Obesity rate in U.S. adults no longer growing, new CDC data suggests
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ABC News - Health
Severe obesity is on the rise in the US
Obesity is high and holding steady in the U.S. About 4 in 10 Americans have obesity overall and about 1 in 10 have severe obesity11 minutes ago -
CNBC - Business
Fed's jumbo interest rate cut puts the U.S. on track for a soft landing, Goldman CFO says
The Fed's move to lower interest rates by 50 basis points puts the U.S. economy on track for a soft landing, according to Goldman's chief financial officer.12 minutes ago -
The New York Times - Top stories
U.S. News & World Report Released Its College Rankings
Every year, U.S. News & World Report publishes rankings that often change very little, though they draw attention and frustration from universities and applicants.6 hours ago -
CBS News - Top stories
Obesity rate in U.S. adults no longer growing, new CDC data suggests
The latest CDC survey found 4 in 10 adults in the U.S. were obese. A map shows the states with the highest and lowest rates.6 hours ago -
MarketWatch - Business
Revised U.S. News college rankings still fail to help families find the best deal on higher education
U.S. News is out with its latest ranking of America’s top colleges, but critics say the controversial list’s revised methodology does little to help families find the best deal on higher education6 hours ago -
Financial Times - World
High-rise Hong Kong: the city skyline as ‘museum of architecture’
A web of walkways connects some of the world’s finest towers, from IM Pei to Zaha Hadid Architects6 hours ago -
Financial Times - World
What a Huawei laptop reveals about China’s dream of tech self-sufficiency
A look inside the bestselling Qingyun L540 shows how the campaign to use locally made components is progressing10 hours ago - China -
The Hill - Politics
Zelensky calls Vance 'too radical,' suggests he study WWII
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said in a new interview with The New Yorker that Ohio Sen. JD Vance (R), the Republican nominee for vice president, “is too radical.” “He is too radical,” ...10 hours ago -
NBC News - Politics
Murder and other violent crime dropped across the U.S. last year, FBI data shows
Crime, including serious violent incidents like murder and rape, dropped nationally from 2022 to 2023, according to new data released by the FBI on Monday.11 hours ago -
The New York Times - World
Russia’s Next-Generation Nuclear Missile Failed a Test, Evidence Suggests
Satellite photos showing a 200-foot-wide crater at a launch site indicate that the Sarmat missile, said by the Kremlin to travel at five times the speed of sound, might not be ready for duty.12 hours ago - Russia -
The Hill - Politics
Pressure grows on Trump to accept second Harris debate
The pressure is on former President Trump to debate Vice President Harris again now that she has accepted a CNN invite for an October match-up, with Republicans encouraging him to go up against her ...13 hours ago - Donald Trump -
CNBC - Business
Luxury stocks slip as fears grow of a prolonged downturn
"The luxury goods industry could be in for a prolonged period of weakness, we've already seen it for a couple of semesters."19 hours ago -
The Guardian - World
Russia-Ukraine war live: Images suggest Russia’s new intercontinental ballistic missile suffered major test failure
Expert analysis shows crater about 60 metres wide at launch silo for Sarmat missile test. Relations with Russia should be reconsidered after its war in Ukraine is over, French President Emmanuel ...19 hours ago - Russia -
CBS News - Top stories
CDC warns drop in vaccinations may be tied to rise in pediatric flu deaths
Federal officials are raising concerns about a possible link between declining vaccination rates and a surge in pediatric flu deaths. Dr. Celine Gounder, a CBS News medical contributor, has more.20 hours ago -
Inc. - Business
Good News for the Stock Market: The Fed Believes Its Jumbo Rate Cut Was a 1-and-Done
Investors are cheering as policymakers expect the labor market to hold steady through a series of smaller cuts into 2025.21 hours ago -
The Hill - Politics
Secret Service job rating hits historic low in survey
Fewer than one-third of U.S. adults rate the U.S. Secret Service's job performance as "excellent" or "good" in the latest Gallup survey, marking a new low for the federal agency tasked with ...21 hours ago -
The New York Times - World
U.N. Meets Amid a Backdrop of Growing Chaos and Violence
Beginning Tuesday, world leaders will discuss three wars, climate change, rising sea levels and proposals to expand representation on the Security Council.Yesterday -
Financial Times - Business
It’s no longer glorious to get rich in China — it’s dangerous
Why no one wants to be the nation’s top tycoon any moreYesterday - China -
Financial Times - Business
Germany’s botched data revamp leaves economists ‘flying blind’
IT hitches force Federal Statistical Office to suspend consumer and services releasesYesterday -
Financial Times - World
Tomorrow’s pensioners face up to working — and saving — for longer
Despite opposition, governments are forcing through changes to make pension systems sustainableYesterday -
BBC News - Top stories
Trump says he will not run again if he loses election
For the second time in a week the Republican presidential candidate has acknowledged the prospect of defeat.Yesterday - Donald Trump -
Los Angeles Times - Entertainment
Funny, it isn't hard to make a comedy show that autistic adults can enjoy too
"Let It Out," a stand-up show hosted at the Laugh Factory, aimed to demonstrate that making comedy shows inclusive for neurodivergent people could be easy.2 days ago -
The New York Times - Sports
Growing Pains for the Showcase of Future Men’s Tennis Stars
The ATP Next Gen Finals tournament was designed to show off the best young players. These days, they’re already winning Grand Slams.2 days ago -
The Guardian - World
One in 20 Australian adults found to have suffered reproductive coercion and abuse
Australian Study of Health and Relationships finds 3.9% of women aged 16-69 had experienced contraceptive interference and 4.9% forced abortion. Follow our Australia news live blog for latest ...2 days ago -
The Guardian - World
Keir Starmer now less popular than Rishi Sunak, poll suggests
Opinium poll for the Observer finds a 45-point drop in the prime minister’s approval rating since he won the election. Keir Starmer has suffered a precipitous fall in his personal ratings since ...2 days ago -
The New York Times - Top stories
Liz Cheney Suggests a New Political Party May Be Needed
Ms. Cheney, a longtime Republican, said that the G.O.P. “has rejected the Constitution in the name of supporting Trump” and that Mike Johnson should not be speaker.2 days ago -
The Hill - Politics
Whooping cough cases on the rise in the US, CDC says
Whooping cough cases have gone up in the U.S. compared to last year, according to new statistics from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) this week. There have been 14,569 ...2 days ago -
NBC News - Top stories
CDC says a second health care worker tied to Missouri bird flu case had symptoms
A second health worker in contact with the Missouri patient who tested positive for bird flu also developed symptoms but wasn’t tested for influenza, the CDC said Friday.3 days ago -
CNBC - Business
Cramer's week ahead: New inflation data and earnings from Costco, KB Home
CNBC's Jim Cramer said the Fed's successful start to the easing cycle is leading the market in a positive direction.3 days ago -
ABC News - Tech
The AI boom may give Three Mile Island a new life supplying power to Microsoft's data centers
The owner of the shuttered Three Mile Island nuclear power plant says it plans to restart the reactor under a 20-year agreement that calls for tech giant Microsoft to buy the power to supply its ...3 days ago -
BBC News - Top stories
PM will no longer accept donations to pay for clothes
The prime minister has been embroiled in a growing row over accepting clothing gifts from a Labour peer.3 days ago -
Financial Times - Business
Top Fed official would back more aggressive interest rate cuts if US data worsen
Influential governor Christopher Waller says inflation is falling more quickly than he expected3 days ago - Federal Reserve -
Yahoo Sports - Sports
'Why Does The NHL Not Do 99s?': Connor McDavid Reacts To His New NHL 25 Rating
Edmonton Oilers captain Connor McDavid had a fitting and humourous reaction to his NHL 25 rating.3 days ago - NHL -
Wired - Tech
How to Switch iPhones or iPads and Transfer Data (2024)
Everything you need to know to successfully transfer your contacts, music, photos, and apps from one iOS device to another.4 days ago -
The New York Times - Top stories
Dictators Die, but Their Legacies Live on Much Longer
Fujimori’s authoritarian streak lives on in Peru, even in those who claim to be against the former leader’s political movement.4 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 cuts4 days ago - Mortgage