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CNBC - Business
The Federal Reserve just cut interest rates by 50 basis points—here's what will get cheaper
With inflation tamed, the Fed has lowered borrowing costs for credit cards, loans, auto financing and mortgages13 minutes ago - Federal Reserve -
ABC News - Top stories
Fed cuts interest rates a half point in landmark policy shift
"The time has come for policy to adjust," Fed Chair Jerome Powell said last month.15 minutes ago - Federal Reserve -
CNBC - Business
The Federal Reserve just cut interest rates by a half point. Here's what that means for your wallet
The first rate cut in years will impact many types of consumer products. Here's what it means for credit cards, mortgage rates, auto loans and savings accounts.22 minutes ago - Federal Reserve -
The New York Times - Business
A Fed Rate Cut Would Cap a Winning Streak for Biden and Harris on Prices
Improved data on borrowing costs and price growth has buoyed consumers, but it might be coming too late to significantly affect the presidential race.28 minutes ago - Joe Biden -
CBS News - Top stories
Interest rates expected cut from Federal Reserve
The Federal Reserve is expected to announce the first interest rate cut since 2020. CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger breaks down what economists predict may occur during today's ...57 minutes ago - Federal Reserve -
The Hill - Politics
Senate Democrats aim to bolster tenant organizing in new housing bill
A new bill from Senate Democrats would expand organizing and advocacy protections for low-income tenants, one of a growing number of legislative proposals to address the national housing shortage ...1 hour ago -
ESPN - Sports
Barcelona's gamble on youth is paying off, but will it last?
Despite Barcelona turning to their youngsters in a moment of need, the kids are delivering in brilliant fashion ahead of their first Champions League game.1 hour ago -
CNBC - Business
Republican House speaker floats deregulation, tax cuts — not tariffs — to pay for Trump proposals
Republican House Speaker Mike Johnson is hours away from a House vote on his six-month funding bill, under two weeks away from a partial government shutdown.2 hours ago - Donald Trump -
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ESPN - Sports
Seattle and Las Vegas on the clock? How an NBA expansion draft would work, with picks!
What would an NBA expansion draft look like in the future? NBA Insiders break down how it will work.6 hours ago - NBA -
Wired - Tech
Project 2025 Would Drastically Cut Support for Carbon Removal
The Heritage Foundation’s plan for a potential Trump second term has little time for schemes to suck carbon dioxide out of the atmosphere.7 hours ago -
CBS News - Top stories
Kansas cult accused of forcing kids to work 16-hour days without pay
Prosecutors said the group, which was labeled a cult by a federal judge in 2018, beat children and imposed severe dietary restrictions.8 hours ago -
NBC News - Top stories
Kansas cult leaders convicted of forcing children to work 16-hour days without pay
Six members of a Kansas cult were convicted in a scheme to house children in overcrowded facilities and force them to work up to 16 hours a day without pay.16 hours ago -
The Guardian - World
Trump appears at town hall in Michigan; Walz says Trump lost thousands of North Carolina jobs – live
Donald Trump will speak at town hall in Flint; Kamala Harris running mate suggests Trump’s ‘concept’ of a healthcare plan is ‘weak’. As far as the election campaign is concerned, this week the ...18 hours ago - Donald Trump -
The Wall Street Journal - Tech
Amazon's Return-to-Office Plans Spark Concern and Debate Among Employees
Corporate staffers grumbled after the e-commerce giant told workers to be in the office full time starting next year.18 hours ago -
ABC News - Tech
A key employee says the Titan sub tragedy could have been prevented
A key employee who labeled a doomed experimental submersible unsafe prior to its last, fatal voyage testified Tuesday that the tragedy could have been prevented if a federal safety agency had ...19 hours ago -
The New York Times - Top stories
Senate Republicans Block I.V.F. Bill Again, Breaking With Trump
Democrats brought up the measure again to highlight Republican opposition to abortion rights and make the case to voters that the G.O.P. stance threatens access to reproductive health care.19 hours ago - Donald Trump -
The Hill - Politics
Republicans sink IVF bills. Again.
Presented by Plan B One Step — Republicans derided the bill as a show vote {beacon} Health Care Health Care The Big Story Republicans sink IVF bills. Again. In a repeat of this past June, ...19 hours ago - Republican Party -
ESPN - Sports
Order allows Ga. schools to pay players for NIL
Georgia's governor signed an order providing legal cover for schools to begin paying athletes directly for NIL while also prohibiting the NCAA from punishing them for doing so.21 hours ago -
The Guardian - World
Senate Republicans block bill to ensure IVF access for second time
Measure falls short of 60-vote majority as Democrats highlight election issue after Alabama court decision. US politics – live updates Senate Republicans voted on Tuesday afternoon to block ...21 hours ago - Republican Party -
Inc. - Business
Amazon's New RTO Mandate Has Some Employees Incensed
Some Amazon workers aren't happy about the company's newly announced in-office mandate. But that's not the only risk to RTO pushes like this.21 hours ago - Amazon -
ABC News - Top stories
Senate IVF bill fails again to advance on mostly party line vote
Senate Majority Leader Schumer wanted to put Republicans on record with their vote on IVF, which has become a flashpoint in the presidential election.21 hours ago -
The Hill - Politics
Rep. Horsford introduces bill to eliminate taxes on tips
Rep. Steven Horsford (D-Nev.) has introduced the Tipped Income Protection and Support (TIPS) Act to eliminate federal taxes on tips and subminimum wages for tipped workers.22 hours ago -
The Hill - Politics
Republicans block Senate Democrats' IVF bill
Republicans on Tuesday blocked a bill that would have created a right to access in vitro fertilization (IVF) treatments and mandated that insurance plans cover the practice, deriding the vote as a ...22 hours ago - Republican Party -
The Guardian - World
Kansas cult leaders convicted of making children work 16-hour days without pay
Prosecutors say the group beat children as young as eight years old and imposed strict rules on what they did and ate. Six members of a Kansas -based cult have been convicted in a scheme to house ...23 hours ago -
The Hill - Politics
Watch live: Former Google, OpenAI employees testify before Senate on AI regulation
A panel of former Google and OpenAI employees are slated to testify Tuesday on the regulation of artificial intelligence (AI) before a Senate Judiciary subcommittee. The hearing comes as experts, ...Yesterday - Google -
CBS News - Top stories
Senate to vote on federal IVF protections
Senate leaders are voting Tuesday on legislation that would establish a nationwide right to in vitro fertilization. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane has more.Yesterday -
Inc. - Business
Unwelcome to the Working Week: Jassy Letter Sends Amazon Employees Back to the Office
Andy Jassy'sbland letter, steeped incorporate-speak but making it clear people will be going back to the office five days a week, is a great example of how not to motivate your staff to push your ...Yesterday -
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Inc. - Business
My Employee Expects Us All to Attend Her Destination Wedding
And two other tricky workplace dilemmas.Yesterday -
The Hill - Politics
New data show Congress’s crusade against remote work is a mistake
The Office of Management and Budget report shows that federal agencies are exceeding the administration's 50 percent in-office goal for telework-eligible employees, with 61 percent of work hours ...Yesterday -