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The Hill - Politics
Watch live: Fed Chair Jerome Powell speaks on interest rates, economy
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell is expected to announce the first interest rate cuts by the central bank in more than a year on Wednesday afternoon. The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) has ...32 minutes ago - Federal Reserve -
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.1 hour ago -
Financial Times - Business
FCA pushes banks to give savers better value even as rates fall
Watchdog warns it will take action against any lenders that flout rules to protect depositors2 hours ago -
CNBC - Business
Amazon calls workers back 5 days a week—other companies may be 'right behind them,' expert says
Amazon's announcement could prompt other companies to introduce stricter in-office requirements for employees by the end of 2024, says one workplace expert.3 hours ago -
MarketWatch - Business
Inflation hangs over the Fed as it prepares to cut interest rates
The challenge: Keep interest rates low enough for the U.S. economy to expand, but not so low as to overheat labor markets.3 hours ago - Federal Reserve -
The Hill - Politics
Watch live: House Republican leaders give remarks amid spending battle
House Republican leadership is slated to deliver remarks Wednesday following a closed-door meeting amid the party's effort to avert a government shutdown. Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) told The Hill ...4 hours ago -
The New York Times - World
Bangladesh, Struggling to Restore Order, Gives Army Policing Powers
Public disorder has continued in the country, weeks after its autocratic leader was driven out by protests. Many police officers have still not returned to work.6 hours ago -
Yahoo Sports - Sports
How To Watch 2024 UEFA Champions League Soccer: Manchester City vs. Inter Milan, game time, how to stream and more
The UEFA Champions League begins this week, here's how to watch Manchester City play Inter Milan in their first match of the season.7 hours ago -
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NBC News - Top stories
Fed expected to lower key interest rate in latest move to boost slowing economy
The Federal Reserve on Wednesday is expected to announce its first interest rate cut since 2020, a move that seeks to encourage more lending across the country in order to boost a slowing economy.9 hours ago - Federal Reserve -
ABC News - World
Sri Lanka's plantation workers live on the margins. But politicians still want their votes
Both leading candidates in Sri Lanka's presidential election are promising to give land to the country’s hundreds of thousands of plantation workers, but the long-marginalized group has heard ...9 hours ago -
CNBC - Business
Ray Dalio names the top five forces shaping the global economy
Speaking at the Milken Institute's Asia Summit in Singapore, the founder of Bridgewater Associates said the five factors are interrelated and often cyclical.12 hours ago -
The New York Times - Top stories
NYC School Workers’ Families Took Disney Trip Meant for Homeless Students
New York City school employees took their children or grandchildren to Disney World and other places through a program intended for homeless students, investigators found.17 hours ago -
MarketWatch - Business
Gold is giving you a once-in-a-generation buying opportunity on its way to 4,400
The upside breakout in gold prices has more room to run.18 hours ago -
NBC News - Politics
Harris talks economy, Trump comments about immigrants in Ohio in NABJ event
Vice President Harris spoke at a discussion hosted by the National Association of Black Journalists in Philadelphia on Tuesday, weeks after former President Trump questioned her racial identity at ...19 hours ago - Donald Trump -
MarketWatch - Business
The second-largest economy in the world just raised its retirement age. American workers should take notice.
The U.S. is facing a similar retirement crisis, and there’s no easy solution.20 hours ago -
CBS News - Top stories
Sam's Club hikes pay as it competes for workers with other retailers
Sam's Club workers with longer tenures to get larger increases in changes slated to take effect in early November.21 hours ago -
ABC News - World
Greek firefighters contain a blaze at a major oil refinery that injured 3 workers
Three workers have suffered light injuries during a fire at a major oil refinery west of Athens that prompted Greek authorities to issue an evacuation alert for the surrounding area21 hours ago -
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CBS News - Top stories
Boeing strike emotions flare as guard flashes gun at picketing workers
Airplane manufacturer called incident outside Seattle hub "unacceptable," saying the guard would not be returning.Yesterday -
NBC News - Top stories
Georgian parliament approves law curbing LGBTQ rights
Georgian lawmakers approved the third and final reading of a law on “family values and the protection of minors” that would impose sweeping curbs on LGBTQ rights.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 -
BBC News - Top stories
Instagram teen accounts and posts to be made private by default
Meta says parents will be able to "guide" a safer experience - critics say the firm itself should do more.Yesterday -
The Hill - Politics
Hillary Clinton: Musk offer to give Taylor Swift a child 'rotten and creepy'
Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton slammed billionaire Elon Musk’s offer to give pop superstar Taylor Swift a child, saying his social media post was “rotten and creepy.” Following the ABC ...Yesterday -
Inc. - Business
My Employee Expects Us All to Attend Her Destination Wedding
And two other tricky workplace dilemmas.Yesterday -
The New York Times - Business
How the Fed Cutting Interest Rates Affects Banks, Stocks and More
For corporate America, this week’s expected interest rate cut carries risks along with rewards.Yesterday - Federal Reserve -
Inc. - Business
Report: More Than 4 Million Older Workers Have Left the Workforce Since 2020
The silver tsunami is already making waves. And businesses in the trade and service industries will soon find it even harder to find workers, according to a new report.Yesterday -
BBC News - Top stories
Right to WFH boosts productivity, Labour says
Firms should "judge people on outcomes, not presenteeism", Jonathan Reynolds insists.Yesterday -
Yahoo Sports - Sports
How To Watch 2024 UEFA Champions League Soccer: Real Madrid vs. Stuttgart game time, how to stream and more
The UEFA Champions League begins this week, here's how to watch Real Madrid play Stuttgart in their first match of the season.Yesterday -
Financial Times - Business
Von der Leyen gives top economic jobs to interventionist EU countries
France, Italy and Spain to share influential portfolios in next European CommissionYesterday - European Union -
The Guardian - World
If Keir Starmer wants to be braver than Tony Blair, this is how: ignore the neanderthal right on crime | Polly Toynbee
The rate of violent offences is plummeting but a hoodwinked public still believes it is rising. Labour needs to be humane and courageous . Of all the landmines planted by the last government, ...Yesterday -
The New York Times - Top stories
China’s ‘Silver Economy’ Is Thriving as Birthrate Plunges
The shrinking population poses threats to growth but has opened opportunities for businesses that serve seniors.Yesterday - China -
CBS News - Top stories
Amazon orders workers to return to the office 5 days a week
Amazon CEO Andrew Jassy is ending the e-commerce giant's extended experiment with remote work, saying employees collaborate better in person.Yesterday -
BBC News - Top stories
Workers tell of £3 an hour jobs in Leicester's garment factories
A BBC investigation hears from one sewing machine operator who says "no one was paying more" and she was desperate for money.Yesterday -
CBS News - Top stories
Officials give new details on apparent Trump assassination attempt
Ryan Wesley Routh, the suspect in what officials are calling an apparent assassination attempt of former President Donald Trump, is facing two federal gun charges after U.S. Secret Service agents ...Yesterday - Donald Trump -
The Wall Street Journal - Business
Amazon Tells Workers to Return to Office Five Days a Week
Chief Executive Andy Jassy said the company believes having employees in the office full time offers significant advantages.Yesterday