The Pandemic Small Business Boom Is Still Helping to Fuel the Economy
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Business - Financial Times
US economy smashes expectations with 254,000 jobs added in September
Strong figure comes as Federal Reserve considers how rapidly to cut interest rates8 minutes ago -
World - Financial Times
US economy far outstrips expectations with 254,000 jobs added in September
Strong figure comes as Federal Reserve considers how rapidly to cut interest rates44 minutes ago -
Top stories - BBC News
Watch: Reckless driving caught on camera by public to help police prosecute
More people are being prosecuted for dangerous driving thanks to a huge increase in footage submitted to police by the public.1 hour ago -
Top stories - The New York Times
The Pandemic Small Business Boom Is Still Helping to Fuel the Economy
A record surge in new businesses has helped drive job growth, and could have longer-term benefits.4 hours ago -
Business - The New York Times
The Pandemic Small Business Boom Is Still Helping to Fuel the Economy
A record surge in new businesses has helped drive job growth, and could have longer-term benefits.4 hours ago -
Business - The New York Times
These Are Boom Times for ‘Degrowth’
The term has recently begun taking root in popular culture and policy.4 hours ago -
Top stories - NBC News
Asheville's vibrant arts scene powered its economy — now much of it lies in ruins
“My entire portfolio is in the river somewhere,” one artist said after floodwaters from Hurricane Helene destroyed over a dozen local studios in the city's River Arts District.4 hours ago -
Business - Inc.
How to Handle Conflicts of Interest in Business
Protect your reputation before conflicts emerge.4 hours ago -
World - The New York Times
The U.K. Has a More Working Class Cabinet. It’s Still Seen as Out of Touch.
Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s top team contains more lawmakers from poor backgrounds, and fewer from elite schools, than any in recent memory. Voters haven’t noticed.4 hours ago - United Kingdom -
Top stories - BBC News
The death of a rookie - how O'Connell helped Vikings overcome tragedy
Kevin O'Connell, the Minnesota Vikings head coach, tells BBC Sport about the impact of the death of rookie Khyree Jackson and how he led his team through adversity to an unbeaten record.5 hours ago -
World - ABC News
A gang in Haiti has killed more than 20 and injured dozens after raiding a small town, official says
Gang members have attacked a small town in central Haiti and killed killing more than 20 people, including children, according to a human rights group9 hours ago -
Sports - ESPN
KAT: Thibodeau history helps transition to Knicks
Karl-Anthony Towns' familiarity with coach Tom Thibodeau could help him and the Knicks jell together following the blockbuster trade.12 hours ago -
Top stories - CBS News
Kamala Harris discusses fracking, economy with CBS News Pittsburgh
Vice President Kamala Harris spoke with CBS News Pittsburgh politics editor Jon Delano about the top issues for Pennsylvania voters, including fracking, the proposed acquisition of U.S. Steel by ...12 hours ago - Kamala Harris -
Top stories - BBC News
'We will fight' - Ten Hag still defiant but is Man Utd boss on brink?
Erik ten Hag remains defiant after his side's dramatic draw at Porto but is the Manchester United boss still on the brink?13 hours ago -
Top stories - BBC News
As communist China turns 75, can Xi fix its economy?
Plans announced by officials sparked a stock market rally but economists are unsure it is enough.14 hours ago - China -
Business - Inc.
Will Conflict in the Middle East Affect the Global Economy?
As fighting in the Middle East continues, policymakers brace for its impact on the global economy.16 hours ago -
Politics - The Hill
How you can help after Helene
Reporters who rode out the storm will explain what Americans faced in the hours after Helene arrived. Red Cross representatives will also explain how your donations are being used to help Americans ...16 hours ago -
Top stories - The New York Times
Can I Still Use an Expired Covid Test?
The expiration date listed on the box might not be accurate. Here’s what to know.18 hours ago - Covid -
Top stories - BBC News
GCSE students to continue receiving Covid exam help
The education secretary says equation sheets should be available to students sitting exams in 2025, 2026 and 2027.19 hours ago - Covid -
Top stories - ABC News
Residents of landslide-stricken city in California to get financial help
As much as $10,000 will be distributed to some residents of a peninsula on the edge of Los Angeles where worsening landslides have damaged homes and led to utility shutoffs19 hours ago - California -
Business - Inc.
These Small Businesses Sectors Are at Greater Risk of Cybercrime, Report Says
Certain industries may be more in the crosshairs of cybercriminals than others, especially smaller companies in a few key sectors, says IBM’s annual security report.20 hours ago -
World - Financial Times
Small but important steps in EU-UK relations
Also in this week’s newsletter: the apprenticeship levy and its failure to help the young into work21 hours ago -
Business - MarketWatch
Mortgage rates are dropping, but the housing market is still stuck. Here’s why.
A crisis of unaffordability has held the housing market hostage. That situation is not likely to change anytime soon, according to Fannie Mae’s chief economist — and there’s one culprit.21 hours ago - Mortgage -
Business - CNBC
Starbucks invests in two innovation farms to help climate-proof its coffee
The coffee giant buys 3% of the world's coffee supply, which has been pressured in recent years due to extreme weather.22 hours ago -
Business - MarketWatch
U.S. economy speeds up as ISM survey hits 1 1/2-year high. Businesses aren’t gung-ho, though.
The service side of the economy grew in September at the fastest pace in a year and a half, a new survey found, signaling the U.S. is in no danger of recession.22 hours ago -
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Top stories - CBS News
Expert on financial advice to help parents save money
In her new weekly segment on "CBS Mornings Plus," Jill Schlesinger offers valuable financial advice to help parents save money.23 hours ago -
Business - MarketWatch
Jobless claims inch higher, but still no sign of major U.S. layoffs
The number of Americans who applied for unemployment benefits last week rose slightly to a minuscule 225,000, confirming that layoffs remain surprisingly low even though many companies have pulled ...23 hours ago -
World - Financial Times
Is Kamala Harris having a breakthrough with voters on the economy?
Also in today’s newsletter, Trump races through Texas oil country in bid to raise cashYesterday - Kamala Harris -
Top stories - NBC News
Kate Middleton helps fulfill bucket list wish for teenager with cancer
Kate Middleton welcomed Liz Hatton, a 16-year-old girl with a rare and aggressive form of cancer, to a private meeting at Windsor Castle where they shared their cancer journeys and their love of ...Yesterday -
Top stories - BBC News
Around-the-world cruise still waiting to say 'au revoir' to Belfast
Villa Vie Residences' Odyssey set sail on Monday but it has yet to leave Northern Ireland waters.Yesterday -
Health - The New York Times
Trump Promised to Release His Medical Records. He Still Won’t Do It.
If elected again, he would become the oldest president by the end of his term. Yet he is refusing to disclose even basic health information.Yesterday - Donald Trump -
Politics - The Hill
Why OpenAI is becoming a for-profit business
OpenAI’s plans to restructure as a for-profit business mark a significant departure from its roots as a non-profit research lab grounded in a commitment to build artificial intelligence (AI) to ...Yesterday -
Politics - The Hill
Do we still need vice presidential debates?
Very few people make their voting decisions based on the vice-presidential candidate. So why do we bother?Yesterday -
World - Financial Times
How to fragment the global economy
The many ways in which the big blocs can make it hard to stay non-alignedYesterday -
Politics - The Hill
Last pandemic-era student loan benefit ends even as borrowers struggle to make payments
The last of the pandemic-era student loan benefits are gone, winding down four years of additional help to borrowers that advocates say was never actually enough. The Biden administration’s ...Yesterday