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Business - MarketWatch
Boeing’s stock falls as talks with machinists union hit an impasse. Bondholders seem unfazed.
Boeing Co.’s stock slid 2.5% Wednesday after the company said it has reached an impasse in its talks with its machinists union to end a strike that estimates say is costing it more than $1 billion ...12 minutes ago -
Politics - The Hill
Democrats are lost in space. Can Republicans do better?
Whoever wins the presidential election in November must make space infrastructure a priority.15 minutes ago - Republican Party -
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Top stories - BBC News
What do Tory members make of final two in leadership contest?
The MPs have whittled it down to two - and now it's down to Tory members to choose their new leader.23 minutes ago -
World - The Guardian
Emmanuel Macron: We will fight hard to keep Emily in Paris in France
Hugely successful Netflix show has been a boon to French tourism but latest season takes events to Rome. It is shameless fantasy, from high heels on cobblestones to sanitised streets free of litter ...40 minutes ago -
World - The New York Times
Prestigious U.S.-Ireland Mitchell Scholarship Paused Amid Funding Woes
More than 300 American students have benefited from the George J. Mitchell program, founded after the Good Friday Agreement, but it has been halted indefinitely.1 hour ago -
World - ABC News
Bathroom break at work? Swiss court upholds watchmaker's rule to do it on your own time
A court in Switzerland has ruled that a manufacturer was justified in telling workers: If you need a bathroom break, clock out and take it on your own time1 hour ago -
Business - CNBC
As interest rates fall, it's a 'fantastic time' to revisit bonds, advisor says — here's why
As the Federal Reserve cuts interest rates, investors should revisit their bond portfolio, experts say. Here's which bonds could see a boost.1 hour ago -
Business - MarketWatch
The Federal Reserve’s interest-rate panic is creating a windfall for retirees
Those who need to generate low-risk income out of their savings can earn more than they could have done even a few weeks ago.1 hour ago -
Top stories - BBC News
Waiting out is a 'gamble we weren't willing to make'
Despite dire warnings, some Florida residents say they are unable or unwilling to flee from Milton.1 hour ago -
Business - Financial Times
Starmer refuses to rule out raising employer national insurance rate
Chancellor Rachel Reeves could raise billions of pounds by introducing levy on employer pension contributions1 hour ago -
Business - The New York Times
U.S. Races to Replace IV Fluid Supplies After Hurricane Helene
Officials are looking to foreign sources to ease shortages of IV bags caused by Hurricane Helene as hospitals begin rationing fluids to protect the sickest patients.1 hour ago -
Top stories - The New York Times
Can a Start-Up Help Authors Get Paid by A.I. Companies?
Created by Humans, a company that aims to help writers license their works for use by A.I. companies, has struck a partnership with the Authors Guild.1 hour ago -
Top stories - CBS News
Honda recalls 1.7 million U.S. vehicles over steering risk
Improper manufacturing and assembly of the cars' steering gearbox may impair driving, according to Honda.1 hour ago -
Business - CNBC
Steady rain falls in Tampa as Hurricane Milton expected to make landfall as Category 4
Milton continues to fluctuate in intensity as it approaches Florida's west coast and is expected to make landfall as a Category 4 hurricane.1 hour ago -
Top stories - BBC News
Teen who killed Holly Newton named for first time as ex-boyfriend
Holly Newton's murderer is named for the first time as her "jealous" ex-boyfriend Logan MacPhail.2 hours ago -
Politics - The Hill
Will we see northern lights, power grid impacts amid 'severe' geomagnetic storm?
Earth is being hit by a strong solar radiation storm event that will be followed by a geomagnetic storm, space weather officials say.2 hours ago -
Tech - The New York Times
U.S. Weighs Forcing Google to Break Off Parts of the Company
They include making Google’s data available to rivals and forcing it to break off parts of the company, the Justice Department said in a court filing.2 hours ago - Google -
Top stories - CBS News
Priceless beer can exhibit saved from the trash at Dutch museum
A Dutch museum exhibit featuring hand-painted beer cans was almost lost forever when a staff member mistakenly threw them in the trash. A curator returned early from break and saved the art in time.2 hours ago - Netherlands -
Business - MarketWatch
Reddit stock climbs after Jefferies initiates coverage with a buy rating
Jefferies estimates that Reddit’s Ebitda will more than double in the next two years to around $450 million.2 hours ago -
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Business - MarketWatch
Oil prices fall as weekly U.S. crude supplies climb by nearly 6 million barrels
Oil futures on Wednesday stretched their losses into a second straight session, pressured after official data on U.S. inventories revealed a nearly 6 million-barrel weekly climb.3 hours ago -
Top stories - CBS News
How to earn big CD returns as interest rates are cut
A single interest rate cut hasn't dramatically affected CD accounts. Here's how you can still earn a big return now.3 hours ago -
Politics - The Hill
How the next president can be a ‘cheap hawk’
Sweeping calls for the U.S. defense budget — now at about $850 billion — to return to Cold War levels when measured against GDP are unrealistic and unneeded.3 hours ago -
Business - The Wall Street Journal
Bayer Shares Plunge After U.S. Legal Setback
Washington state’s top court granted a petition for review in a case over allegations of contamination against Bayer’s Monsanto.3 hours ago -
World - The Guardian
‘I was always the sexy tootsie’: Kelly Bishop on Broadway hits, Gilmore Girls – and how to do the Dirty Dancing lift
She was a Broadway hoofer then she helped inspire – and found fame in – A Chorus Line. As she releases her memoir, the great ‘raconteuse’ recalls her Dirty Dancing fears – and the sharp suits and ...3 hours ago -
Business - CNBC
Amazon same-day prescription delivery expanding to nearly half of U.S. in 2025
Amazon has been working to speed up deliveries of medication as it looks to accelerate its push into health care.3 hours ago -
Entertainment - ABC News
Movie Review: Life flies by in Florence Pugh, Andrew Garfield romance ‘We Live In Time’
Florence Pugh and Andrew Garfield play a couple in the romantic drama “We Live In Time."3 hours ago -
Tech - The New York Times
Does Your School Use Suicide Prevention Software? We Want to Hear From You.
Concerned about anxiety and depression among students, some schools are monitoring what children type into their devices to detect suicidal thinking or self-harm.3 hours ago -
Top stories - CBS News
What will happen to home prices as interest rates are cut?
Experts predict home prices will rise as interest rates are cut, but two other outcomes could unfold.3 hours ago -
World - ABC News
Czech Republic and Poland call on EU to do more to tackle irregular migration
The prime ministers of Czech Republic and Poland say the European Union has to do more to tackle unauthorized migration3 hours ago - European Union -
Top stories - The New York Times
After Floods, Soaring Insurance Rates Become a Hot Election Issue
Few states elect their insurance commissioners. But in North Carolina, a proposed 42 percent rate hike and Hurricane Helene have raised the stakes in the upcoming election.3 hours ago -
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Tech - Wired
Amazon Dreams of AI Agents That Do the Shopping for You
Amazon feeds its large language models vast quantities of retail data. It says its AI agents might someday be smart enough to buy you stuff without you even having to ask.4 hours ago - Amazon -
Business - Inc.
How Can I Reject Former Colleagues Who Apply For Jobs With Me?
And two other tricky workplace dilemmas.4 hours ago -
World - Financial Times
Starmer refuses to rule out raising employer National Insurance rate
Chancellor Rachel Reeves could raise billions of pounds by introducing levy on employer pension contributions5 hours ago -
Top stories - NBC News
Afghan national living in U.S. charged with plotting Election Day terrorist attack
Nasir Ahmad Tawhedi, a resident of Oklahoma City, was charged with conspiring to carry out a terrorist attack on behalf of ISIS on Election Day, according to federal prosecutors.8 hours ago -
Business - The Wall Street Journal
U.S. Weighs a Breakup of Google
Antitrust enforcers have been searching for tough remedies to counteract alleged monopoly abuses.15 hours ago - Google -
Business - The Wall Street Journal
The Battle Over Robots at U.S. Ports Is On
Striking dockworkers are back to work—but disagreement over automation stands in the way of lasting peace.17 hours ago -
Sports - Yahoo Sports
Kevin Stefanski: I talk to ownership about everything we do, that’s how we operate
Though the Browns are 1-4 after another disastrous offensive performance in Sunday's loss to Washington, head coach Kevin Stefanski maintains the team is sticking with Deshaun Watson as its ...2 days ago