Social Security’s return on investment is a joke compared with state and local pension funds. Where is our money going
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The Hill - Politics
Local Teamsters unions in key battleground states endorse Harris
Local unions within the International Brotherhood of Teamsters are putting their support behind Vice President Harris in November, despite the wider union's decision to withhold a presidential ...1 hour ago -
Financial Times - Business
Oxford endowment fund boss Sandra Robertson to give up investment role
Neamul Mohsin will take over chief investment officer position at university’s £6.5bn fund1 hour ago -
ABC News - World
Modi visits Indian-administered Kashmir on local election campaign amid massive security
India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi is visiting the main city in Himalayan Kashmir to campaign for his party in the staggered local election in the first such vote since New Delhi stripped the ...1 hour ago -
The Hill - Politics
Trump, Gutfeld joke about attempted assassination: 'How's your golf game?'
Former President Trump and Fox News host Greg Gutfeld joked about a recent apparent assassination attempt against the GOP presidential nominee while he was at his golf club in Florida. “Mr. T, ...1 hour ago -
Financial Times - World
Inflation and interest rates tracker: see how your country compares
Inflationary pressures are beginning to wane but not all central banks have taken action yet. See how this affects you3 hours ago -
BBC News - Top stories
Podcasters 'didn't ask for racist jokes to be cut'
James Duncan and Fuhad Dawodu have apologised after a clip emerged of them laughing at a racist joke.3 hours ago -
Los Angeles Times - Entertainment
As Hollywood and streaming go global, U.S. State Department leans on power of film
USC's School of Cinematic Arts hosted a cohort of African filmmakers this summer as part of a State Department program for film diplomacy.4 hours ago -
MarketWatch - Business
After Fed’s 50-basis-point rate cut, where should I invest $50,000? I’m 38 — and have a high risk tolerance.
The U.S. Federal Reserve made its biggest cut to the benchmark rate in 16 years on Wednesday.8 hours ago -
The Guardian - World
US health system ranks last compared with peer nations, report finds
Despite Americans paying nearly double that of other nations, the US fares poorly in list of 10 countries. The United States health system ranked dead last in an international comparison of 10 peer ...10 hours ago -
MarketWatch - Business
I’m 20 years older than my wife, who is 53. If she claims Social Security early, will it affect her widow’s benefit?
“Her own benefits are lower than what she would get under my benefits.”12 hours ago -
MarketWatch - Business
Social Security will run out of money in 8 years. Is anyone paying attention?
The most important issue that nearly everyone is ignoring13 hours ago -
BBC News - Top stories
We need new homes, where should they go?
BBC Home Editor Mark Easton hosts a debate with three experts asking whether we should build on the green belt.13 hours ago -
Inc. - Business
Biden Administration Burns Through Climate Funds as Trump Threatens to Slash Unspent Money
The White House said the administration is allocating out the funds "as quickly and as equitably as we can."17 hours ago - Joe Biden -
CBS Sports - Sports
2024 LIV Golf Dallas Team Championship schedule, field, teams, prize money, purse, where to watch, TV coverage
The 13 teams take center stage this week on LIV Golf as it wraps up its third season in Dallas19 hours ago -
MarketWatch - Business
We have $1 million in high-yield savings and CDs set aside to buy a house. Should we move our money if the Fed cuts rates?
We have a lot of cash on hand for a specific purpose, but we won’t be able to live off the income if interest rates drop.23 hours ago -
BBC News - Top stories
Pensioner pleads guilty to child crash death
John Noble Lindsay, 92, admits causing the death of a schoolgirl by careless driving in Carrickfergus.Yesterday -
Financial Times - World
Where is Sheikh Hasina?
A cloak of discretion is likely to surround the whereabouts of the deposed strongwoman — and by New Delhi’s designYesterday -
CNBC - Business
Rate cuts are good for dividend stocks. Here's where we stand on our 5 biggest payers
The Federal Reserve's impending interest rate cut will make dividend payouts look relatively more attractive.Yesterday -
Wired - Tech
Josh Johnson Has Become the Funniest Guy on the Internet. That Is Not a Joke
The Daily Show correspondent and TikTok phenom once said the web was a bad idea. Now it’s the reason he’s famous.Yesterday -
The Hill - Politics
Where RFK Jr. stands in battleground states
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. may have dropped his third-party presidential bid, but his name will remain on the ballot in some battleground states in November. The independent announced last month he was ...Yesterday -
The New York Times - Top stories
Trump Suggests Restoring the State and Local Tax Break He Once Limited
Former President Donald J. Trump’s 2017 tax law capped the state and local tax deduction at $10,000. He said on Tuesday that he would lift that limit.Yesterday - Donald Trump -
Financial Times - Business
BlackRock and Microsoft plan $30bn fund to invest in AI infrastructure
Nvidia and Abu Dhabi-backed MGX will join effort as energy-intensive tech strains power and data gridsYesterday - Microsoft -
CNBC - Business
Now is your last chance to lock in a guaranteed 5% return before the Fed cuts rates, investing experts say
The Federal Reserve is expected to reverse course this week and begin cutting interest rates. It may make sense for savers to lock in a high interest rate now.Yesterday -
ABC News - Tech
Dozens injured across Lebanon after handheld pagers reportedly explode, Lebanese state media and security officials say
Dozens injured across Lebanon after handheld pagers reportedly explode, Lebanese state media and security officials say2 days ago -
ABC News - World
Dozens injured across Lebanon after handheld pagers reportedly explode, Lebanese state media and security officials say
Dozens injured across Lebanon after handheld pagers reportedly explode, Lebanese state media and security officials say2 days ago -
BBC News - Top stories
Podcast duo sorry for jokes about black women
James Duncan and Fuhad Dawodu acknowledge they hurt fans by laughing at racist stereotypes.2 days ago -
NBC News - Politics
Where third-party candidates have gotten on — or off — the ballot in key swing states
Third-party candidates have played a big role in deciding key presidential battleground states in the last few years. Here's who is on the ballot in which states.2 days ago -
The Hill - Politics
Dem PACs to make joint investment in swing states for National Voter Registration Day
Democracy Defenders PAC and Fair Fight, two Democratic PACs, plan to make a joint six-figure investment in battleground states to prepare for and fight voter suppression issues in November. In a ...2 days ago -
BBC News - Top stories
Maybe our opinion doesn't matter - Alisson
Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson Becker says players are not being listened to about workloads and that maybe their "opinions don't matter".2 days ago -
The Hill - Politics
White House calls out Musk's Harris assassination 'joke' as 'irresponsible'
The White House called Elon Musk’s now-deleted “joke,” which questioned why “no one is even trying” to assassinate Vice President Harris, “irresponsible” in a statement Monday. “As President Biden ...2 days ago