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Business - The New York Times
Fed Officials Debated Whether a Big Rate Cut Was Smart in September
Freshly released minutes from the central bank’s September meeting show that policymakers were divided on how much to cut rates.15 minutes ago - Federal Reserve -
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.39 minutes ago -
Business - MarketWatch
Oil prices end at lowest in a week, with U.S. crude supplies up more than expected
Oil futures on Wednesday stretched their losses into a second straight session to settle at their lowest in a week, pressured after official data on U.S. inventories revealed a nearly ...1 hour ago -
Top stories - BBC News
Mum told friend 'we will get done', murder trial hears
Chelsea Gleason-Mitchell told a friend she could not call police due to injuries, jurors hear.1 hour ago -
Business - Financial Times
Fed officials were divided over big rate cut in September
Minutes from meeting showed some dispute about how quickly to reduce borrowing costs1 hour ago - Federal Reserve -
Business - Financial Times
Reeves rules out ‘exit tax’ for wealthy people leaving UK
Chancellor urged to bring in expatriation charge in order to avoid increasing UK capital gains levy in Budget1 hour ago -
Top stories - CBS News
Here's what a $70,000 home equity loan costs monthly now that rates are falling
A home equity loan for $70,000 could be the cost-effective borrowing option homeowners are looking for now.1 hour ago -
Politics - The Hill
How candidates can win Arizona
Arizona is a key swing state in the 2024 presidential race, with a growing population, a strong economy, and a unique geographic and economic landscape, and both campaigns should focus on the ...1 hour ago -
Business - Inc.
Fed Minutes Could Offer a Peek at Rate Cut Debate
Insight into the central bank’s decision to cut the prime interest rate may signal its plans for future reductions.2 hours ago - Federal Reserve -
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.2 hours ago - Republican Party -
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.2 hours 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 ...2 hours 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.3 hours 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.3 hours 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.3 hours ago -
Top stories - BBC News
Waiting out is a 'gamble we weren't willing to make'
Florida residents caught in the storm's path must choose between peril and uncertainty.3 hours 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 contributions3 hours 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.3 hours ago -
Sports - Yahoo Sports
Erling Haaland: I do not regret throwing ball at Gabriel’s head
Erling Haaland has insisted he has no regrets over his actions in Manchester City’s powder-keg clash with Arsenal when he threw a ball at Gabriel Magalhaes’s head.4 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.4 hours ago - Google -
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.5 hours ago -
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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.5 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.5 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.5 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.5 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.5 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 migration5 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.5 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.6 hours ago - Amazon -
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 contributions7 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.10 hours ago -
Politics - 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.10 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.17 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.19 hours ago -
World - CBS News
5 climbers fall to their deaths on the world's 7th-highest peak
No decision has been made about bringing the bodies down from the mountain, which would require extensive manpower and equipment.Yesterday -
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 -
Health - The New York Times
How Can I Cut PFAS ‘Forever Chemicals?’
They’re almost everywhere. And they’re bad. But there are some things you can do to avoid them.2 days ago