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Financial Times - World
Abrdn to drop China from emerging markets fund
Manager says move is designed to give investors more choice as Chinese market lags behind rivals2 days ago - China -
Financial Times - World
BoJ holds interest rates and upgrades consumption outlook
Central bank forecasts Japanese economy will keep growing at a pace above its potential growth rate2 days ago -
CNBC - Business
Why EU tariffs are unlikely to dent Chinese EV makers' European expansion
To make the European market unattractive for Chinese EV exports, tariffs have to be as high as 50%, according to research group Rhodium.2 days ago - European Union -
The New York Times - Lifestyle
An Art Installation She Called Home on the Upper East Side
The artist Apryl Miller is selling her colorful, full-floor apartment at 188 East 76th Street for $8.75 million. Psychedelic chairs and couches sold separately.2 days ago -
NBC News - Politics
'If somebody breaks in my house, they're getting shot,' Harris tells Oprah
Kamala Harris called for action to stop gun violence at schools during a campaign event with Oprah Winfrey on Thursday. Harris surprised her host by also saying, "If somebody breaks in my house, ...2 days ago -
Financial Times - Business
Why half of voters think Labour has done a poor job so far
Dodgy donations, infrastructure challenges and anticipation of October’s ‘painful’ Budget weigh on party’s approval ratings2 days ago -
Financial Times - World
Everyone, everywhere is wearing Ami Paris. Why?
Alexandre Mattiussi has built a €300mn brand by making clothes that people actually want2 days ago -
CNBC - Business
Japan's Nikkei leads gains in Asia Pacific after Wall Street soars; BOJ and PBOC hold rates
Traders in Asia also look toward August consumer prices index from Japan and Hong Kong, and central bank decisions from Bank of Japan and People's Bank of China.2 days ago - Japan -
CNBC - Business
China unexpectedly leaves benchmark lending rates unchanged after Fed’s jumbo cut
The People's Bank of China (PBOC) said it would keep the one-year loan prime rate (LPR) at 3.35%, as well as the five-year LPR at 3.85%.2 days ago - China -
Financial Times - World
UK government borrows more than expected in August
Net debt hits 100% of GDP in blow to chancellor Rachel Reeves ahead of Budget2 days ago - United Kingdom -
The Guardian - World
The many stages of the university drop-off – the Stephen Collins cartoon
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CNBC - Business
Bank of Japan keeps key interest rate steady as it treads cautiously on normalizing policy
The decision came as the central bank seeks to wean its economy off the long-held ultra-easy monetary policy and curb the yen's slide against the U.S. dollar.2 days ago -
The Wall Street Journal - World
Why Putin's Attempt to Rewire Global Trade Is Faltering, in Charts and Maps
Moscow redirected oil sales, but forging new routes for other commodities proves difficult amid high costs and U.S. sanctions.2 days ago -
Financial Times - World
Two-year UK mortgage rates fall faster than longer-term deals
Shorter fixed-rate offers move closer to five-year ones as markets price in future Bank of England rate cuts2 days ago - Mortgage -
Yahoo Sports - Sports
Ratings crater for Deion Sanders's Colorado Buffaloes in 2024
Under Hall of Famer Deion Sanders, the Colorado Buffaloes remain a big deal in Boulder.2 days ago -
The Hill - Politics
Harris tells Oprah: ‘If somebody breaks into my house, they’re getting shot’
Vice President Harris said that if someone were to break into her house, they would get shot while talking with Oprah Winfrey about hot-button issues during a Thursday night campaign event. “If ...2 days ago -
ABC News - Health
Why is Congo struggling to contain mpox?
Health authorities have struggled to contain outbreaks of mpox in Congo, a huge central African country where a myriad of existing problems makes stemming the spread particularly hard2 days ago -
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NBC News - Top stories
Jets dominate Patriots in redemptive home opener for Aaron Rodgers
Jets defeat Patriots 24-32 days ago - NFL -
Yahoo Sports - Sports
Connor McDavid, Nathan MacKinnon, Auston Matthews, Leon Draisaitl and Sidney Crosby React to Their NHL 25 Ratings
McDavid questions why no one is rated 99 overall2 days ago -
Yahoo Sports - Sports
BREAKING: Sharks Expected To Place Logan Couture On IR
San Jose Sharks captain Logan Couture is expected to start the season on injured reserve.2 days ago -
The New York Times - Lifestyle
She Was Fired From ‘Summer House’ but Now Gets the Last Laugh
The former reality television star has found her footing in comedy, with a hit Netflix special and a podcast tour.2 days ago -
Yahoo Sports - Sports
Connor McDavid is the Highest Rated Player in NHL 25
McDavid headlines the list of top centers, followed by Nathan MacKinnon, Leon Draisaitl and Auston Matthews3 days ago - NHL -
Yahoo Sports - Sports
Portland newest home to WNBA with expansion team starting play in 2026
The WNBA is taking advantage of growing popularity and adding three new teams in the next two years.3 days ago - WNBA -
The New York Times - Tech
Why Foldable Smartphones Are Worth Considering
New devices from Motorola and Google prove that phones with bendable screens keep getting better — and some are even becoming cheaper.4 days ago