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Biden urges Americans to 'accept the choice the country made' in a White House address following Trump’s win
WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden addressed the nation on Thursday following Donald Trump’s decisive victory over Vice President Kamala Harris, urging Americans to “accept the choice the country ...Politics - NBC News - 14 hours ago -
Gallerist Atsuko Ninagawa on how to navigate Tokyo’s art scene
A tour of the city’s cultural highlights with the co-founder and director of Art Week TokyoWorld - Financial Times - October 29 -
Reeves’ Budget measures risk hitting ‘working people’, analysts say
Some businesses will struggle with tax rises alongside a higher minimum wage and new labour lawsWorld - Financial Times - October 29 -
From This Pennsylvania Swing County, the Truth About American Politics in 2024
The people in Riegelsville, Pa., expressed two shockingly different visions of what a president should be.Top stories - The New York Times - October 17 -
Trump or Harris: Who would bring mortgage rates down? Three economists weigh in.
What will happen to mortgage rates and home prices in a prospective Trump or Harris administration? MarketWatch spoke to three economists to find out.Business - MarketWatch - 2 days ago -
Trump cuts Harris lead to 3 points in New Hampshire: Poll
Former President Trump has cut Vice President Harris’s lead to just 3 percentage points in New Hampshire, according to a poll released Friday. The Emerson College Polling/WHDH survey found that 50 ...Politics - The Hill - October 25 -
Sweden cuts its key rate by 0.5 percentage points to 2.75%, the largest reduction in over a decade
Sweden’s central bank has cut its key interest rate by half a percentage point to 2.75% in what was described as the largest reduction in over a decadeWorld - ABC News - 20 hours ago -
What to know about the interest rate cut expected from the Federal Reserve
Another interest rate cut is expected to be announced Thursday afternoon by Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger has more details.Top stories - CBS News - 15 hours ago -
New-home construction dips in September, as builders await rate cuts
Construction on new U.S. homes fell 0.5% in September, the Commerce Department said Friday.Business - MarketWatch - October 18 -
New Interest Rate Cut Comes Amid Post-Election Economic Uncertainty
Trump’s proposed economic policies, particularly tariffs, are anticipated to push inflation up, making the Federal Reserve’s planned series of cuts much less certain.Business - Inc. - 13 hours ago -
What the polls can’t tell us about America’s election
A torrent of data on the presidential race seems to get us no closer to predicting the result. Is addiction to polling distracting people from the issues at stake?World - Financial Times - October 26 -
Musk’s X to undershoot revenue goals from political advertising
Social media platform has raised a fraction of $100mn target and mainly from Trump and RepublicansWorld - Financial Times - October 26 -
Europe’s fiscal tug of war
Pressure to display fiscal discipline is no less high than pressure to spend more on security and economic innovationWorld - Financial Times - October 26 -
Companies’ earnings reports increase volatility of US stocks
Share prices swing as high valuations and uncertain outlook put investors on edgeWorld - Financial Times - October 26 -
Battle of the billionaires: the mega rich spending to swing the US election
A small number of big spenders are having an outsize effect on fundraising in the 2024 presidential voteWorld - Financial Times - October 27 -
Russian tensions expose faultlines in South Africa’s unity government
Cyril Ramaphosa angered the ANC’s largest coalition partner by calling Vladimir Putin a ‘valued friend’World - Financial Times - October 27 -
American Airlines Cracks Down on ‘Gate Lice’ With New Boarding System
American Airlines is testing a technology platform that will produce a sound when a passenger attempts to board a flight ahead of the assigned group.Business - The New York Times - October 24 -
7 key forces shaping the final days of the election: From the Politics Desk
The national and battleground state polls have revealed several important dynamics that have defined the 2024 campaign between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump.Top stories - NBC News - October 21 -
November brings a bonanza of meteor showers
November brings a skywatching bonanza, with three meteor showers — the Southern Taurids, Northern Taurids and Orionids — offering chances to see shooting stars.Top stories - NBC News - 5 days ago -
Halloween chills are out as record-high temperatures are expected across the country
Halloween is expected far warmer than usual in many parts of the country. More than 30 cities across the Northeast could set new temperature records.Top stories - NBC News - October 31 -
BBC to cut 155 roles from news operation
Broadcaster hopes move will save £24mn from budget, according to internal memo sent to staffBusiness - Financial Times - October 15