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The Hill - Politics
Watch live: Fed Chair Jerome Powell speaks on interest rates, economy
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell is expected to announce the first interest rate cuts by the central bank in more than a year on Wednesday afternoon. The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) has ...25 minutes ago - Federal Reserve -
ESPN - Sports
Facts vs. Feelings: Making sense of some neat or messy situations
Liz sorts through seven messy -- or surprisingly tidy -- fantasy football situations to guide you through Week 3 and beyond.43 minutes ago -
BBC News - Top stories
UK summons Russian ambassador over diplomat expulsions
The UK accuses Russia of a "malicious" campaign to undermine its security and support for Ukraine.1 hour ago - United Kingdom -
BBC News - Top stories
TGI Fridays' UK owner falls into administration
London-listed Hostmore has appointed Teneo as administrators to help it sell the restaurants.2 hours ago - United Kingdom -
Inc. - Business
How Can You Detect AI-Generated Text? This Startup Has Some Compelling Ideas
The AI detection company GPTZero is launching a new authorship tracker.3 hours ago -
CBS News - Top stories
Some young adults are embracing creative paths to home ownership
As the cost of homeownership increases, more young adults are turning to co-buying homes with friends or moving into multi-generational households.4 hours ago -
The Hill - Politics
Biden's climate law got zero GOP votes. Some Republicans think its energy tax credits are worth saving
As President Biden’s signature climate law spurs energy investments in Republican-led districts, many Republican members are getting on board with keeping at least some of its tax credits — ...7 hours ago - Republican Party -
NBC News - Top stories
Fed expected to lower key interest rate in latest move to boost slowing economy
The Federal Reserve on Wednesday is expected to announce its first interest rate cut since 2020, a move that seeks to encourage more lending across the country in order to boost a slowing economy.8 hours ago - Federal Reserve -
Financial Times - Business
UK inflation holds steady at 2.2% in August
Figures come ahead of Bank of England interest rate decision on Thursday10 hours ago - United Kingdom -
CNBC - Business
UK inflation holds steady in August, matching expectations
U.K. inflation came in at 2.2% for the month of August, data from the Office for National Statistics showed Wednesday.10 hours ago - United Kingdom -
CNBC - Business
Ray Dalio names the top five forces shaping the global economy
Speaking at the Milken Institute's Asia Summit in Singapore, the founder of Bridgewater Associates said the five factors are interrelated and often cyclical.12 hours ago -
The Hill - Politics
Johnson: GOP could keep some IRA credits
Presented by TerraPower — Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) called for repealing "wasteful Green New Deal tax credits" but also said Republicans could keep some Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) tax credits ...18 hours ago -
NBC News - Politics
Harris talks economy, Trump comments about immigrants in Ohio in NABJ event
Vice President Harris spoke at a discussion hosted by the National Association of Black Journalists in Philadelphia on Tuesday, weeks after former President Trump questioned her racial identity at ...19 hours ago - Donald Trump -
Yahoo Sports - Sports
C.J. Stroud offered Caleb Williams some advice after Week 2 loss to Texans
Rookie quarterback Caleb Williams and the Bears’ offense sputtered again on Sunday against the Texans. There was no run game, no vertical threat in the passing game, and the pass protection was ...20 hours ago -
MarketWatch - Business
The second-largest economy in the world just raised its retirement age. American workers should take notice.
The U.S. is facing a similar retirement crisis, and there’s no easy solution.20 hours ago -
CBS Sports - Sports
Bengals' Ja'Marr Chase flagged for 'abusive language' after outburst over what he thought was hip-drop tackle
Chase was frustrated over a hip-drop tackle that wasn't called20 hours ago -
CNBC - Business
GOP House Speaker Johnson backs keeping some of Biden's clean energy tax credits
In an exclusive interview with CNBC, Johnson says he will use "a scalpel and not a sledgehammer" in deciding which IRA tax credits to try to roll back.21 hours ago - Joe Biden -
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 -
CNBC - Business
Latinas contributed $1.3 trillion to U.S. economy, new report says. That number could be even bigger
A recent report funded by Bank of America revealed that Latinas contributed $1.3 trillion to U.S. GDP in 2021, and some economists think it could be more.Yesterday -
Yahoo Sports - Sports
Random Red Sox thoughts as they stumble toward the finish line
John Tomase empties his Red Sox notebook ahead of the home stretch and highlights a tale of two trade deadlines in Boston and Tampa.Yesterday - MLB -
CBS Sports - Sports
Chargers' Quentin Johnston after game-ball performance: 'It takes some people some time' ... I was one of them
The wide receiver had the best game of his young career in Week 2Yesterday -
CBS Sports - Sports
B1G Time: Indiana's dominance amid 3-0 start should not be overlooked, thoughts on Michigan's QB change
The manner in which the Hoosiers are winning games should serve as a warning to the rest of the Big TenYesterday - NFL -
MarketWatch - Business
Retail sales rise again and show U.S. economy still on solid ground ahead of Fed rate cut
Sales at retailers rose slightly in August in a sign of resilience among U.S. households, suggesting the U.S. economy is still on solid footing as the Federal Reserve plots to cut interest rates.Yesterday - Federal Reserve -
CBS News - Top stories
As election day nears, here are some of the biggest voting myths
Election Day is just seven weeks away and some early voting is set to begin this month. CBS News election law expert and political contributor David Becker explains what to know.Yesterday -
The Guardian - World
OpenAI says the latest ChatGPT can ‘think’ – and I have thoughts
In this week’s newsletter: The AI company says its ‘o1’ model is capable of reason, a key blocker in the way of truly gamechanging artificial intelligence. But is it that simple?. • Don’t get ...Yesterday -
CNBC - Business
Big names like David Tepper and 'Big Short' investor Michael Burry are quietly upping their bets on the Chinese economy
From property woes to sluggish economic data, China appears to be suffering from long Covid.Yesterday -
BBC News - Top stories
Brexit deal impact in UK is worsening, warn economists
The findings come from a report covering the three-year period after the Brexit deal was signed.Yesterday - United Kingdom -
The Guardian - World
Europe is in thrall to the far right – that’s the result of appeasement by so-called moderates | Gordon Brown
France is the latest country to capitulate to the demands of a poisonous, populist narrative. We need a progressive fightback. In recent days, the French president, Emmanuel Macron, has ...Yesterday -
CNBC - Business
China seeks a homegrown alternative to Nvidia — these are some of the companies to watch
Some of China's giants inclduing Huawei, Alibaba and Baidu are among those trying to create alternative semiconductor tech to Nvidia.Yesterday - China -
Yahoo Sports - Sports
NFL Week 3 Power Rankings: Chiefs are 2-0, but there are some concerns
The Chiefs have two narrow wins and some key injuries.Yesterday - NFL -
The New York Times - Top stories
China’s ‘Silver Economy’ Is Thriving as Birthrate Plunges
The shrinking population poses threats to growth but has opened opportunities for businesses that serve seniors.Yesterday - China -
Financial Times - World
Want to fix UK prisons? Let the women out
Imprisonment is not obviously a good solution to drug addiction or for those who have been coerced into crimeYesterday - United Kingdom -
Yahoo Sports - Sports
Emotional Solheim Cup exemplified by singing, dancing and some tears
There was a lot of fun to be had at the 19th Solheim Cup. The U.S. just had a little bit more.Yesterday