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Business - CNBC
10-year Treasury yield tops 4.10% as Fed's Bostic says he's OK pausing rate cuts
The yield on the 10-year Treasury note rose as investors studied fresh inflation and data, and commentary from Atlanta Federal Reserve President Raphael Bostic.8 minutes ago -
World - The Guardian
Hurricane Milton death toll expected to rise as rescuers race to save people in flooded areas – latest updates
Storm has killed a number of people as it battered the state and also left millions without power . Full report: millions without power after Hurricane Milton How have you been affected by ...24 minutes ago -
Business - MarketWatch
Mattel’s Fisher-Price recalls more than 2 million infant swings after 5 deaths
Recall covers all 21 models of Fisher-Price Snuga Swings sold at Amazon, Walmart and Target.53 minutes ago -
Top stories - ABC News
US filings for jobless benefits jump to 258,000, the most in more than a year
The number of Americans filing for unemployment benefits last week jumped to its highest level in a year, which analysts are saying is more likely a result of Hurricane Helene — and the Boeing ...55 minutes ago -
Business - CNBC
Jim Cramer looks at a buy level for this industrial AI play, says be patient on Costco
The Investing Club holds its "Morning Meeting" every weekday at 10:20 a.m. ET.1 hour ago -
Top stories - CBS News
Fisher-Price recalls more than 2 million infant swings after 5 deaths
Fisher-Price is offering $25 to product owners who remove and destroy swing parts that increase risk of suffocation.1 hour ago -
Business - CNBC
Inflation rate hit 2.4% in September, topping expectations; jobless claims highest since August 2023
The consumer price index was expected to show a 0.1% increase in September and a 2.3% gain from a year ago, according to Dow Jones consensus estimates.1 hour ago -
Business - MarketWatch
Jobless claims surge to highest level in more than a year
The number of Americans who applied for unemployment benefits surged by 33,000 to 258,000 in the week that ended Oct. 5, the Labor Department said Thursday. This is the highest level of initial ...2 hours ago -
Top stories - CBS News
More than 3 million without power as Florida gets first look at Hurricane Milton damage
Hurricane Milton has weakened to a Category 1 storm, but it's still bringing dangerous conditions to parts of Florida. CBS News correspondent Nicole Valdes, CBS News Philadelphia meteorologist Kate ...2 hours ago - Florida -
Sports - The New York Times
For the Los Angeles Lakers, Jack Nicholson Is More Than Just a Fan
When the “showtime” era team rose to prominence, the award-winning actor became part of its inner circle.3 hours ago -
Politics - The Hill
Michelle Obama's voting initiative announces more than 500 early voting events
Michelle Obama's voter engagement and mobilization initiative is ready to party — announcing more than 500 early voting events across the country in the weeks leading up to Election Day. The aim ...3 hours ago -
Top stories - NBC News
Inflation cools to lowest level since February 2021
Inflation has come full circle for the Biden administration.3 hours ago -
Business - MarketWatch
Groceries are more affordable now than in 2019. So why are people still so mad about prices?
For the average worker, grocery prices are about as affordable as they were pre-pandemic. But the costs are still a sore spot for consumers — and a focus in the 2024 election.3 hours ago -
Top stories - NBC News
Queer bar devastated by Hurricane Helene raises more than $191,000 to rebuild
Just over a month after it opened to the public, Asheville, North Carolina, gay bar Day Trip was decimated by Hurricane Helene.4 hours ago -
Sports - Yahoo Sports
Houston has problems. C.J. Stroud is hiding just about all of them
On the surface, C.J. Stroud looks to be having a solid sophomore season with the Texans. A deeper dive shows just how impressive his 2024 play has been.4 hours ago -
World - The Wall Street Journal
Big Dreams Built on Higher Education Sour Worldwide for Jobless Graduates
There aren’t enough white-collar jobs in developing countries for the legions whose families invested in helping them become lawyers, engineers and diplomats.4 hours ago -
World - The New York Times
Nima Rinji Sherpa Becomes Youngest Climber to Summit 14 Highest Mountains
Nima Rinji Sherpa’s achievement highlights the role of Sherpas in an activity where they shoulder much of the risk but receive little glory.4 hours ago -
Business - Financial Times
Surging US power demand set to exceed supply, says Bain
The boom in data centres for AI will raise prices for ratepayers and risks slowing the energy transition6 hours ago -
World - Financial Times
More than 100 CEOs call for climate action even as divide emerges
Business leaders rally for support ahead of UN COP29 summit despite many global companies backtracking13 hours ago - Climate -
Top stories - The New York Times
Hurricane Milton’s Storm Surge Threatens Dangerous Flooding in Florida
A combination of unrelenting rains and strong storm surge prompted officials to issue flash flood warnings in western and Central Florida.14 hours ago - Florida -
Top stories - NBC News
Debris swirls through air, storm surge rises in Sarasota
The storm surge flooded the first floor of a parking garage in Sarasota where NBC News’ Tom Llamas is reporting. Debris is flying around and the water is continuing to rise.15 hours ago -
Top stories - ABC News
Tampa hospital uses AquaFence to prepare for Hurricane Milton
Tampa General Hospital, the region’s only Level I Trauma Center, is preparing to continue normal operations during Hurricane Milton.16 hours ago -
Top stories - CBS News
Fort Myers sees tornadoes ahead of expected storm surge
Fort Myers, Florida, which was devastated by Hurricane Ian two years ago, is expected to see a massive storm surge from Milton. Ahead of the hurricane's arrival, several tornadoes are suspected to ...17 hours ago -
Top stories - NBC News
Many in Ft. Myers evacuate ahead of expected storm surge
Ft. Myers could experience a major storm surge as Hurricane Milton hits, and thousands of people have evacuated to shelters. NBC News' Sam Brock reports that the area has already seen dangerous ...18 hours ago -
Business - MarketWatch
10-year Treasury yield ends at highest since July as investors await CPI inflation data
U.S. bond yields rose Wednesday, with longer-term rates climbing to their highest levels since late July, as investors digested minutes from the Federal Reserve’s most recent policy meeting and ...21 hours ago -
Politics - The Hill
Russia has suffered more than 600K casualties in Ukraine, US official says
Russia has suffered more than 600,000 casualties in the war with Ukraine, a senior U.S. defense official said Wednesday. The number of Russian dead or wounded is significantly higher than the last ...21 hours ago - Ukraine -
Business - MarketWatch
Oil prices end at lowest in a week, with U.S. crude supplies up more than expected
Oil futures on Wednesday stretched their losses into a second straight session to settle at their lowest in a week, pressured after official data on U.S. inventories revealed a nearly ...21 hours ago -
Business - MarketWatch
Why Communist China’s corporate tax regime is more business friendly than the U.S.
Both Trump and Harris are proposing plans that could hamper the U.S. in the tech battle with China.22 hours ago -
Business - MarketWatch
The pile of ‘cash’ in crypto sits near record levels. Why that’s bullish for bitcoin.
A weekly look at the most important news and moves in crypto, and what’s on the horizon in digital assets.22 hours ago - Crypto -
World - The Guardian
More than 100 raccoons besiege house of woman who had been feeding them
The woman, who has not been named, near Poulsbo, Washington, called the county sheriff, who sent deputies. Feeding wild raccoons around her home had seemed harmless enough, if odd, for one woman in ...22 hours ago -
Sports - Yahoo Sports
Dodgers steamroll Padres to even series after Mets advance and Yankees, Tigers win
The Mets are through to the NLCS, while the Dodgers, Yankees and Tigers all notched big wins Wednesday.23 hours ago - MLB -
Top stories - ABC News
What to know about storm surge as Milton nears Florida
Storm surge is a major threat from Hurricane Milton, which is set to make landfall on Florida's west coast as a Category 4 hurricane Wednesday night.Yesterday - Florida -
Business - CNBC
You can, and should, negotiate for more than just salary—here are the easiest asks to bump up your comp package
Negotiating non-salary perks can be a relatively easy ask on top of a salary discussion, or they can sweeten the deal if you don't land on the number you want.Yesterday -
Top stories - CBS News
More than a dozen states sue TikTok over children's mental health
Fourteen attorneys general have sued TikTok claiming the social media app harms teens and their mental health. They allege the Chinese-owned app violates consumer protection laws and claim TikTok ...Yesterday - Tiktok -
Top stories - BBC News
Record storm surge forecast in Florida
Parts of Florida are bracing for a huge storm surge. But why do such surges happen and why are they so deadly?Yesterday - Florida