Hurricane fraud is on the rise, feds warn. Beware these scams.
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Business - MarketWatch
China puts tariffs on EU brandy, stocks in top cognac makers drop
China’s Ministry of Commerce is set to impose new tariffs on imported brandy just days after the EU voted in favor of putting tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles18 hours ago - China -
World - Financial Times
Nvidia supplier Foxconn to make Blackwell AI servers in Mexico
Decision to base plant in Guadalajara shows ‘nearshoring’ of supply chains away from China19 hours ago - Mexico -
World - The Guardian
Tokyo cracks down on ‘kasuhara’ amid rise in customers abusing staff
A wave of abusive consumers has prompted authorities to introduce the country’s first ordinance to protect service industry employees. Japan is celebrated for its exceptional levels of customer ...22 hours ago -
Business - Financial Times
Top Fed official says US economy ‘well positioned’ for soft landing
New York Federal Reserve president John Williams signals support for quarter-point interest rate cuts23 hours ago - Federal Reserve -
Business - Financial Times
Exploding pagers and spy chips: the rising risk of hardware tampering
Unreliable suppliers can modify devices, yet companies devote few resources to verifying the origin of components23 hours ago -
Top stories - CBS News
Why the national debt could rise under both Harris and Trump
According to an analysis from the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget, both Vice President Kamala Harris' and former President Donald Trump's economic plans could increase the federal ...Yesterday - Donald Trump -
Top stories - The New York Times
Russia, China and Iran Intend to Stoke False Election Claims, Officials Warn
Intelligence officials said that foreign adversaries were planning to take advantage of another close U.S. election to undermine trust in the country’s democratic process.Yesterday - China -
Business - MarketWatch
Fed’s Musalem says going slow on interest-rate cuts makes sense
Cutting interest rates at a gradual pace seems to make sense given where the economy is today, St. Louis Fed President Alberto Musalem said Monday.Yesterday -
Top stories - NBC News
Elon Musk's mother, Maye, appears to encourage voter fraud in X post
Elon Musk’s mother, Maye Musk appeared to encourage voter fraud in a post she made on X.Yesterday -
Top stories - The New York Times
Tampa Residents Warned to Expect ‘Worst Hurricane in Their Lifetime’
The Tampa Bay area, long used to relative safety from big storms, faces what could be its first direct hit by a major hurricane in a century.Yesterday -
Politics - The Hill
Israeli military warns of operations on southern Lebanon's coast
Israel's military on Monday said it would soon launch operations on Lebanon’s southern coast, which would mark a further escalation of its fight against Hezbollah. "Urgent warning to vacationers, ...Yesterday - Israel -
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Top stories - The New York Times
Cissy Houston Dies at 91; Gospel Star Guided Daughter Whitney’s Rise
Hailing from a musical family, she won Grammys, sang backup to Elvis Presley and Aretha Franklin and helped shepherd Whitney Houston to superstardom.Yesterday -
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Business - Financial Times
Oil surges above $80 as conflict and storm spark supply fears
Hedge funds reverse short positions as market has surged nearly 20% from year-to-date low in the last monthYesterday -
Top stories - CBS News
Hurricane Milton will be "an event like none other," Tampa mayor warns
The mayor of Tampa, Florida, and top FEMA officials gave an update Monday on preparations for Hurricane Milton. The storm is predicted to make landfall in Tampa on Wednesday. The mayor urged people ...Yesterday -
Top stories - CBS News
Where to invest in gold as the price rises
Want to add gold to your investment portfolio? Here are some of the top options for buying it as the price climbs.Yesterday -
Business - CNBC
Crypto relationship scams pose 'catastrophic harm,' SEC official says. Here's how to avoid them
Criminals are using social media, networking and dating sites to lure people into buying fake crypto investments.Yesterday -
World - ABC News
Defaced mural of Oct. 7 survivor another example of rising antisemitism in Italy
The Antisemitism Observatory in Milan says the vandalism of a mural depicting a survivor of last year’s Oct. 7 Hamas attack is an example of rising antisemitism in ItalyYesterday -
Business - The New York Times
Victims of Stanford Financial’s Fraud Scheme May Soon Be Paid. Some Already Sold Their Claim.
Not having much insight into what may happen next in the case of a fraud orchestrated by Robert Allen Stanford, many of the victims sold the rights to any future payout.Yesterday -
Business - The New York Times
Oil Prices Rise as Mideast Crisis Intensifies
The threat of an escalating conflict between Israel and Iran has created an “extraordinarily precarious” global situation, sowing alarm about the potential economic fallout.Yesterday -
Top stories - The New York Times
As Hurricane Milton Approaches, Florida Urges Residents to Evacuate
Officials urged residents in the expected path of the hurricane to heed evacuation orders as the state mobilizes resources to respond to the storm.Yesterday - Florida -
Business - Financial Times
Water demand will soar because of wars and tech, says utility boss
Cox chief expects needs to rise at 10-15% rate a year as company seeks to raise €300mn on Madrid Stock ExchangeYesterday -
Business - MarketWatch
Fed rate cuts may make ether more attractive after being left behind by bitcoin
As the Federal Reserve is expected to further lower its key interest rate after delivering a 50 basis points rate cut last month, it is likely to strengthen the investment case for ether, which has ...Yesterday - Federal Reserve -
World - The Guardian
Rises in life expectancy have slowed dramatically, analysis finds
Rapid rises achieved in 20th century have slowed significantly, with life expectancy in the US falling. If blowing out the candles on your 100th birthday cake is a pillar of your retirement plan, ...Yesterday -
Politics - The Hill
Group slams Los Angeles district attorney for rising crime in county
A group supporting the opponent of Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón is making a six-figure ad buy blaming him for rising crime in the county. The organization, which bills itself ...Yesterday -
Business - MarketWatch
Small-cap stocks rally after Fed rate-cuts start. Here’s how to find winners.
Use these pro tips to buy and sell shares of small, undervalued companies.Yesterday - Federal Reserve -
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Top stories - CBS News
How to protect yourself from holiday brushing scams
As holiday shopping picks up, federal officials are warning consumers about "brushing scams" where fake packages and QR codes put personal information at risk. Bridget Carey from CNET joins "CBS ...Yesterday -
Tech - The Wall Street Journal
One of the Biggest AI Boomtowns Is Rising in a Tech-Industry Backwater
Blackstone and TikTok’s parent are among the companies investing in data centers in a Malaysian state better known for its palm-oil plantations.Yesterday -
Business - CNBC
No case for more jumbo rate cuts by the Fed, strategists say
There is no case for more 50-basis-point rate cuts by the Federal Reserve, veteran market strategists told CNBC.Yesterday -