Longshoremen strike deadline looms large over economy and election
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Expert weighs in on future of election betting
As offshore markets boom with wagers on the Trump-Harris race, American companies are pushing to legalize election betting. John Aristotle Phillips, founder of political data analytics firm ...14 hours ago -
Top stories - CBS News
No negotiations scheduled as major port strike looms
Thousands of dockworkers at 14 different ports from Texas to Massachusetts are set to go on strike at midnight. Negotiations between the unions representing the dockworkers and a shipping industry ...14 hours ago -
Business - CNBC
U.S. crude oil on pace for third monthly loss in a row in September
The West Texas benchmark has declined more than 7% for the month, while global benchmark Brent has fallen about 9%.15 hours ago -
Politics - The Hill
A pollster’s warning: Beware 2024 election polls
We really do not know, with any degree of precision, who is ahead and who is trailing in the presidential election.15 hours ago -
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World - The New York Times
A Blast in Central Beirut Damages a Building
If the explosion is confirmed to be an Israeli attack, it would be the first Israeli strike within the Lebanese capital since the 2006 war with Hezbollah.15 hours ago -
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At the scene of Israeli strike in the heart of Beirut
The BBC's Carine Torbey says the attack on Kola has sent shockwave through Lebanon.16 hours ago - Israel -
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Ford aims to boost EV sales, address owner concerns with new benefits program
The "Ford Power Promise" program begins Tuesday for customers who purchase or lease a new Ford EV such as the F-150 Lightning or Mustang Mach-E.16 hours ago -
World - Financial Times
Is Harris vs Trump impacting the economy?
All the uncertainty — in five charts16 hours ago - Donald Trump -
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What you need to know about the Sept. 30 education relief deadline
The White House is touting a pandemic-era education relief fund that exhausted 90% of available funds by today's deadline.17 hours ago -
Business - CNBC
China property stocks rally after major cities ease homebuying restrictions
Shares of Chinese property developers rallied on Monday, fueled by easing homebuying measures, following authorities' blitz of policy stimulus last week.18 hours ago - China -
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UK economy grew less than thought in spring
The downward revision in growth between April and June comes ahead of next month's Budget.19 hours ago - United Kingdom -
Business - CNBC
China stocks just saw their best day of trading since 2008 amid a stimulus rally
China's CSI 300 rallied 8.48%, closing at 4,017.85 for a nine-day winning streak, its best day since September 2008 and its highest point since August 2023.20 hours ago - China -
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Britain Is the First Major Economy to Stop Using Coal. It’s a Risky Experiment.
Few in Britain will mourn the passing of coal, but it’s hard not to feel a little nervous about what, at its heart, is an experiment, one fraught with danger.22 hours ago - United Kingdom -
Business - CNBC
Here’s why Japan’s stocks are plunging after Shigeru Ishiba’s win
Shigeru Ishida had beaten Economic Security Minister Sanae Takaichi in the final round of the Liberal Democratic Party election on Friday.22 hours ago - Japan -
World - Financial Times
The key to India’s economy? Making women safer
Amid protests about pervasive violence, economists say women play far too small a role in the country’s workforceYesterday -
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China's factory activity contracts less than expected in September — but shrinks for a fifth straight month
The official manufacturing purchasing managers' index came in at 49.8, slightly beating the 49.5 expected among economists polled by Reuters.Yesterday - China -
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Thousands of dockworkers set to strike early next week
Thousands of dockworkers at major ports in the East and Gulf coasts are girding to strike as early as Tuesday. The move could snarl commercial shipping on a massive scale and disrupt the national ...Yesterday -
World - The Guardian
Middle East crisis live: Israel strikes central Beirut as Lebanon death toll passes 100
Airstrike on Sunday night marks the first time the IDF has struck Beirut outside its southern suburbs since 2006; Israel launches wave of airstrikes against Houthi targets in Yemen. See all our ...Yesterday - Israel -
Business - Inc.
Retailers Brace for Impact of Longshoremen’s Strike
The looming threat of a dockworker strike could affect a number of businesses–particularly as the holiday season ramps up.Yesterday -
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Economy could be the deciding factor in who wins the White House
Voter feelings about the economy could be the deciding factor in who wins the White House in November. NBC News' Hallie Jackson traveled to eastern North Carolina to ask voters there how they feel ...Yesterday -
Business - Financial Times
Austrian far right secures historic election win
Herbert Kickl’s Freedom party set to become largest force in the country’s parliament for first timeYesterday -
World - The New York Times
Israel Strikes the Houthis, an Iranian Ally, in Yemen
The strike on power stations and a seaport, which killed four people, was the second known time that Israel has retaliated against the militant group’s attacks by striking in Yemen.Yesterday - Israel -
Business - CNBC
Mark Cuban warns Elon Musk: Trump’s ‘loyalty is only to himself'
Mark Cuban is supporting Vice President Kamala Harris, while Elon Musk has endorsed ex-President Donald Trump in the 2024 election.Yesterday - Donald Trump -
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Oliver Dowden interviewed in election betting inquiry
The Gambling Commission is not investigating Sir Oliver, and he himself didn’t place any bets on the election.Yesterday -
World - The Guardian
Who gets to observe elections? A Georgia county dukes it out with its elections board
Fulton county officials had agreed on an external team, but the board wants a team tied to the stop-the-steal movement. After voting this month to require a hand count of paper ballots on election ...Yesterday -
World - ABC News
Projection shows far-right Freedom Party leading over governing conservatives in Austrian election
Projection shows far-right Freedom Party leading over governing conservatives in Austrian electionYesterday -
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Why it's time to take warnings about using public Wi-Fi, in places like airports, seriously
Internet 'evil twins' are stalking airport Wi-Fi connections and the cybercriminals behind the rising attacks are rarely caught.Yesterday -
Business - CNBC
Op-ed: Your kids need a Roth IRA. It's the 'golden egg' savings vehicle for young people
Establishing a Roth IRA for kids can set them on the path to financial security. By starting early, they can take advantage of the benefits of tax-free growth.Yesterday -
World - ABC News
Hezbollah confirms 7th senior leader was killed in Israeli strikes in a little over a week
Hezbollah confirms 7th senior leader was killed in Israeli strikes in a little over a weekYesterday - Israel -
Business - CNBC
I’m from Japan, home to some of the world’s longest living people: The No. 1 food I must have in my kitchen
Japanese nutritionist and longevity expert Michiko Tomioka shares her top kitchen must-have.Yesterday -
Politics - The Hill
Harris closes gap with Trump on economy
Vice President Harris is gaining steam with voters on the economy, just as the economy itself is showing new signs of its strength. The economy is the top issue for voters, according to many ...Yesterday - Donald Trump