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CNBC - Business
Amazon increases average pay for warehouse workers and adds free Prime membership perk
Beginning this month, Amazon's average starting pay for front-line employees will be more than $22 an hour, up from roughly $20.50 an hour, the company said.47 minutes ago -
Financial Times - Business
PJT Partners expands with deal for Dubai-based boutique
Paul Taubman advisory firm to buy former Morgan Stanley banker May Nasrallah’s deNovo Partners2 hours ago -
NBC News - Top stories
Amazon increases average pay for warehouse workers and adds free Prime membership perk
Amazon announced Wednesday it is raising wages for its hourly warehouse workers and adding a new employee perk that will give them a Prime subscription at no extra cost.2 hours ago -
ESPN - Sports
Standalone NFL games driving more betting than ever
NFL games in national windows are changing the betting market, forcing sportsbooks to quickly adapt.2 hours ago - NFL -
The New York Times - Top stories
Far From Ohio, Haitian Americans Feel the Sting of Threats in Springfield
They charged Donald J. Trump and JD Vance, who spread baseless rumors that Haitians in an Ohio city were eating pets, with imperiling their community for political gain.5 hours ago -
CBS News - Top stories
Exclusive discounts from CBS Mornings Deals
On this edition of CBS Mornings Deals, shows us items that might just become essentials in your everyday life. Visit cbsdeals.com to take advantage of these exclusive deals today. CBS earns ...6 hours ago -
MarketWatch - Business
New-home construction posts biggest increase in 6 months
Construction on new U.S. homes rose 9.6% in August, the Commerce Department said Wednesday.7 hours ago -
The New York Times - Top stories
Europe’s Floods Are Another Sign of Growing Threat of Climate Change
Climate change is influencing extreme weather events like the flooding across six countries that has led to mass evacuations of cities as the waters continue to rise.7 hours ago - Climate -
ABC News - Top stories
Paul Whelan thanks lawmakers for bringing him home during Capitol Hill visit
Freed American Paul Whelan, who just completed a government resettlement program in Texas following his return from wrongful detainment in Russia, thanked the lawmakers.9 hours ago -
The Hill - Politics
Morning Report — The runup to Nov. 5: Mail voting, security threats, lawsuits
Forty-seven days remain until Election Night, but the 2024 election is already underway. The earliest ballots went out to voters at the beginning of this month and more are soon to follow with ...9 hours ago -
The Hill - Politics
GOP: New threat to Trump will boost his campaign
Republican lawmakers think the second assassination attempt against former President Trump could give his struggling campaign a needed boost by energizing GPO voters and putting Democrats on the ...10 hours ago - Donald Trump -
Financial Times - Business
British Steel reveals losses deepened eightfold
Concerns mount about future of Chinese-owned company that employs thousands in UK10 hours ago -
ABC News - Sports
Alonso and Acuña power Mets past Nationals 10-1 to increase wild card lead
Pete Alonso homered and drove in five runs, Luisangel Acuña added his first major league longball to cap a huge night at the plate, and the New York Mets routed the Washington Nationals 10-1 to ...16 hours ago - MLB -
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 New York Times - Business
Biden Administration Extends Review Period for Nippon Takeover of U.S. Steel
U.S. Steel’s chief, David Burritt, expressed confidence on Tuesday that the sale of the American manufacturer to a Japanese owner would close “on its merits” despite bipartisan backlash.19 hours ago - Joe Biden -
CBS News - Top stories
Georgia Secretary of State examines threat of political violence in U.S.
Is it becoming more routine for lawmakers to have to say violence has no place in U.S. politics? Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger, who faced threats after the 2020 election, joins ...21 hours ago -
ABC News - Top stories
Texas lawmakers show bipartisan support to try to stop a man's execution
A group of Texas lawmakers urge Gov. Abbott, state board to halt an execution.21 hours ago -
GameSpot - Tech
Prime Big Deal Days Returns In October, And Early Deals Are Available Now
Amazon announced its next big 48-hour sale, Prime Big Deal Days , will take place October 8 and 9. The event is essentially Prime Day round two, giving Prime members a chance to grabs tons of ...22 hours ago -
The Guardian - World
Harris calls Ohio bomb threats ‘crying shame’ in talk with Black journalists
National Association of Black Journalists panel also addresses Gaza and economic opportunity for Black men. On Tuesday, Kamala Harris was interviewed by a panel of three National Association of ...22 hours ago -
ABC News - Top stories
Another Southern California community faces gas shutoffs amid landslide threat
The Rancho Pales Verdes Peninsula is located about 30 miles south of Los Angeles.23 hours ago - California -
CBS News - Top stories
Dip into big savings with the best hot tub deals for fall 2024
From budget-friendly options to luxury spas, we've found the best hot tubs at unbeatable prices for 2024.Yesterday -
The New York Times - Business
Banking Deal Oversight to Get a Major Revamp
The F.D.I.C. and the Justice Department are changing how they evaluate mergers and acquisitions in the banking industry.Yesterday -
BBC News - Top stories
Drug dealing woman jailed after 16 months on run
Lynne Leyson was arrested on her return to Wales, having fled the area in a bid to evade justice.Yesterday -
The Hill - Politics
Ohio governor sending state troopers to Springfield schools amid threats
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine (R) announced on Monday he has authorized a contingent of state troopers to be stationed at each school building in Springfield, Ohio, following a series of “unfounded” bomb ...Yesterday -
The Guardian - World
Glasgow to host 2026 Commonwealth Games after rescue deal agreed
Scottish government accepts scaled-down version of event after ‘multimillion-pound’ Australian offer. The Scottish government has agreed a rescue deal for a scaled-down version of the 2026 ...Yesterday -
The Hill - Politics
Trump to hold first campaign event since new assassination threat
Former President Trump will return to the campaign trail on Tuesday for the first time since the Secret Service engaged an alleged would-be-assassin along the perimeter of his Florida golf club ...Yesterday - Donald Trump -
NBC News - Top stories
Instagram to roll out 'teen accounts' with increased privacy — its biggest move yet to protect minors
Teenagers on Instagram will soon be automatically placed in a new type of account with built-in privacy restrictions that give parents more control.Yesterday -
The New York Times - Business
F.D.I.C. and Justice Dept. May Get Tougher on Bank Deals
The F.D.I.C. is expected to vote on more stringent new rules for takeovers, while the Justice Department plans to overhaul its own guidelines.Yesterday -
BBC News - Top stories
Junior doctors will want more money despite backing pay deal, union says
Union says more above-inflation rises needed in coming years or there will be consequences.Yesterday -
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 -
The Wall Street Journal - Business
Meta Deepens Smart Glasses Push With EssilorLuxottica Deal
Meta Platforms struck a new long-term agreement with Ray-Ban maker EssilorLuxottica, deepening a push into smart eyewear as the tech giant starts to roll out artificial-intelligence features.Yesterday - Meta -
Financial Times - World
The backroom deal to parachute Macron loyalist into Brussels
Stéphane Séjourné has backed French president since 2017 and replaces European Commission’s biggest rebelYesterday -
Financial Times - World
US and Japan near deal to curb chip technology exports to China
Potential agreement comes despite fears Beijing will choke critical minerals supplies in responseYesterday - China -
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CBS News - Top stories
Violent threats surge in Springfield, Ohio, after Trump, Vance false claims
The town of Springfield, Ohio, has been on edge ever since former President Donald Trump's baseless debate comments that Haitian immigrants there are eating pets. CBS News congressional ...Yesterday - Donald Trump -
Politico - Politics
‘The most complex, dynamic and dangerous threat environment I’ve experienced’
The second apparent assassination attempt of Donald Trump is the latest peril in a race that has been defined by anger and threats.Yesterday