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MarketWatch - Business
Treasury-bill rates tumble after Fed delivers biggest interest-rate cut in 16 years
Yields on Treasury bills maturing in up to three months tumbled on Wednesday, after the Federal Reserve delivered a half-percentage-point interest-rate cut and signaled the likelihood of additional ...22 minutes ago - Federal Reserve -
BBC News - Top stories
Unlawful care homes ‘profiteer’ from at-risk kids
Placing children with complex needs in care threatens to bankrupt some councils, the Family Court is told.1 hour ago -
The New York Times - World
What Is Hezbollah, the Militant Group Based in Lebanon?
A series of attacks on wireless devices has drawn attention to the Iran-backed militia. Here’s what to know about the militant group.2 hours ago -
The Hill - Politics
Watch live: Senate Intel panel to grill tech execs on election interference
Executives from Microsoft, Google's parent company Alphabet and Meta — which owns Facebook and Instagram — are providing testimony to the Senate Intelligence Committee Wednesday about attempts by ...2 hours ago -
ABC News - World
Teachers in Belarus are targeted for links with 'extremist' group, says rights group
A respected human rights organization in Belarus says dozens of teachers have been detained or interrogated by authorities as part of the country’s wide-ranging crackdown on dissent3 hours ago -
Inc. - Business
This Company Is Giving Office Water Coolers a High-Tech Makeover. Hybrid Workers Are Big Fans
Bevi's sustainable water dispensers have seen less use post-pandemic--yet the company is hitting new revenue highs, thanks to hybrid employees' enthusiasm.3 hours ago -
CNBC - Business
Jim Cramer says Salesforce's collaboration with Nvidia should not be overlooked
The Investing Club holds its "Morning Meeting" every weekday at 10:20 a.m. ET.3 hours ago -
BBC News - Top stories
TGI Fridays' UK owner falls into administration
London-listed Hostmore has appointed Teneo as administrators to help it sell the restaurants.4 hours ago - United Kingdom -
BBC News - Top stories
Concussion warning over face-slap fighting
Doctors worry about brain damage from a new type of championship fighting that has grown in popularity.5 hours ago -
ESPN - Sports
Mbappé, Bellingham warn: Madrid will improve
Kylian Mbappé said he believes he "can do more" despite scoring five goals in seven games since joining Real Madrid this summer, while his teammate Jude Bellingham added he knows the reigning ...6 hours ago -
BBC News - Top stories
What is Hezbollah and why is it fighting with Israel?
Escalating cross-border hostilities have heightened fears of an all-out conflict.9 hours ago - Israel -
BBC News - Top stories
Jeremy Bowen: Tactical triumph for Israel, but Hezbollah won't be deterred
Reports said Israel's planned attack was not used in the way they hoped, and was triggered early.9 hours ago - Israel -
BBC News - Top stories
UK aid spend may hit 17-year low, charities warn
Charities fear Chancellor Rachel Reeves will slash £2bn from overseas aid at next month's Budget.12 hours ago - United Kingdom -
The Guardian - World
UK inflation stays at 2.2% as lower petrol prices offset by higher air fares
Annual rate in August unchanged, and hovering above Bank of England’s 2% target. Business live – latest updates The UK’s annual inflation rate rose by 2.2% in August, matching the increase in ...13 hours ago - United Kingdom -
Financial Times - World
Tax threat and negativity undermine investment efforts, business leaders warn
Industry executives air concerns over prime minister and chancellor’s gloomy comments about public finances16 hours ago -
The Hill - Politics
Klobuchar, Warner press tech leaders to take action against election-related disinformation
Democratic Sens. Amy Klobuchar (Minn.) and Mark Warner (Va.) sent a letter to major tech leaders on Tuesday, urging them to take "decisive action" against disinformation related to the 2024 general ...23 hours ago -
CBS News - Top stories
Black women at higher risk of death from all types of breast cancer, study finds
In a new study, researchers found Black women are at higher risk of dying from all tumor subtypes of breast cancer, with the disparity ranging from 17% to 50%.23 hours ago -
CBS News - Top stories
Black women have higher risk of dying from all types of breast cancer, new study finds
Black women have a higher risk of dying from breast cancer when compared to white women, and racism could be a factor in the disparity, according to a new study by Massachusetts General Hospital. ...23 hours ago -
The Hill - Politics
Rep. Horsford introduces bill to eliminate taxes on tips
Rep. Steven Horsford (D-Nev.) has introduced the Tipped Income Protection and Support (TIPS) Act to eliminate federal taxes on tips and subminimum wages for tipped workers.Yesterday -
CNBC - Business
Harris-Trump election has Big Tech 'at a crossroads' after slump in dealmaking
With regulators making it hard for large tech companies to do significant deals, M&A transaction volume in the industry continues to drop.Yesterday - Donald Trump -
The Guardian - World
Taliban’s curbs on women add to risk of polio outbreak, health officials warn
Regime suspends polio campaign across Afghanistan over security concerns and women’s role in vaccination drive. Afghanistan is at risk of a polio outbreak, health officials have warned, after the ...Yesterday -
MarketWatch - Business
Retail sales rise again and show U.S. economy still on solid ground ahead of Fed rate cut
Sales at retailers rose slightly in August in a sign of resilience among U.S. households, suggesting the U.S. economy is still on solid footing as the Federal Reserve plots to cut interest rates.Yesterday - Federal Reserve -
CBS News - Top stories
Texas's Abbott declares Venezuelan gang a terrorist group
Texas officials designated a Venezuelan gang as a "foreign terrorist group" and endorsed Donald Trump's claim that many migrants crossing into the U.S. were released from prisons in Latin America.Yesterday -
Financial Times - Business
Treasury ‘saying no to everything’ will hit growth, warns Burnham
Manchester mayor says powerful finance ministry has to fundamentally change way it thinksYesterday -
BBC News - Top stories
Brexit deal impact in UK is worsening, warn economists
The findings come from a report covering the three-year period after the Brexit deal was signed.Yesterday - United Kingdom -
CNBC - Business
CNBC Daily Open: Rate cuts might not benefit tech the most
Technology stocks benefit the most from low interest rates, conventional market wisdom says. But that might not hold true this cycle.Yesterday -
Financial Times - World
Do I owe UK tax on my crypto assets?
I’ve had a letter from HMRC; does this mean I've made a mistake on my last tax return?Yesterday - United Kingdom -
NBC News - Politics
Trump-allied group launches Spanish-language ads warning noncitizens against voting
The ad campaign paid for by the Article III Foundation comes as voter registration deadlines near and early voting begins in states with sizable Latino populations, like Arizona, Nevada, and ...Yesterday - Donald Trump -
The New York Times - Lifestyle
Elizabeth Higgins Clark and Lauren Pomerantz Discuss Marriage, a Miscarriage and Grief
Elizabeth Higgins Clark and Lauren Pomerantz endured quite a bit of grief after their 2018 wedding. Despite times of doubt, loneliness and loss, their relationship remained strong.4 days ago