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Top stories - CBS News
SpaceX catches rocket booster in dramatic landing
In one of the most dramatic, high-risk space flights to date, SpaceX launched a gargantuan rocket and used giant mechanical arms to pluck the descending booster out of the sky. Mark Strassmann has ...6 days ago - SpaceX -
Politics - The Hill
SBA disaster loan fund running low
Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} View Online Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story SBA disaster loan fund running low Congress is facing more pressure ...6 days ago -
Top stories - The New York Times
Lilly Ledbetter, Whose Fight for Equal Pay Changed U.S. Law, Dies at 86
Her lawsuit against Goodyear helped pave the way for the 2009 Fair Pay Act, which was signed into law by former President Barack Obama.6 days ago -
World - The Guardian
Lilly Ledbetter, equal pay champion who inspired Fair Pay Act, dies aged 86
Ledbetter sued employer Goodyear in 1998 after finding out she was paid $6,500 less than lowest-paid male supervisor. Lilly Ledbetter, an equal pay advocate whose lawsuit against her employer ...6 days ago -
Business - Inc.
How Lilly Ledbetter’s Fight for Equal Pay Impacted the American Workplace
Equal pay advocate Lilly Ledbetter died on October 12, leaving behind a legacy of activism and an eponymous act that has strengthened equal pay law.6 days ago -
Business - MarketWatch
These stock-market watchers love this sector — and it’s not technology
My report on stocks and funds popular among top-performing investment newsletters6 days ago -
Politics - The Hill
Lilly Ledbetter, equal pay trailblazer, dies at 86
Lilly Ledbetter, an activist for equal pay whose legal fight against her employer paved the way for the Fair Pay Act, has died. She was 86. Ledbetter worked at Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company in ...6 days ago -
Business - Financial Times
Reeves cuts National Wealth Fund budget despite UK investment drive
Chancellor’s decision comes as government seeks to work with private sector to decarbonise economy6 days ago - United Kingdom -
World - Financial Times
Gambling stocks hit by fears of UK Budget tax grab
Ladbrokes owner Entain falls 8% while Flutter loses 6%6 days ago - United Kingdom -
World - ABC News
France’s far-right leader Marine Le Pen faces court on charges of embezzling EU funds
French far-right leader Marine Le Pen strongly denied committing any wrongdoing at a Paris court Monday as she and her National Rally party stand trial over the suspected embezzlement of European ...6 days ago - European Union -
Tech - ABC News
In an engineering feat, mechanical SpaceX arms catch Starship rocket booster back at the launch pad
SpaceX has pulled off the boldest test flight yet of its enormous Starship rocket6 days ago - SpaceX -
Top stories - NBC News
Lilly Ledbetter, equal pay and women's rights activist, dies at 86
Women's rights activist Lilly Ledbetter has died, according to a family representative. The Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act became the first bill Barack Obama signed into law as president in 2009.6 days ago -
Top stories - BBC News
American equal pay icon Lilly Ledbetter dies aged 86 - and Obama leads tributes
Alabama woman's case led to law, signed by Barack Obama, that gave Americans more rights to sue for pay discrimination.6 days ago -
Business - MarketWatch
Space stocks rise after SpaceX captures booster in fifth Starship flight test
For the first time, SpaceX used mechanical arms dubbed “chopsticks” on the launch tower to capture the Starship rocket booster.6 days ago - SpaceX -
Business - MarketWatch
Trend-tracking funds have now turned positive, Goldman Sachs says
Commodity-trading-advisor funds are up 1.4% in the year-to-date, following a tough start to the year.6 days ago -
Business - Financial Times
Banks and fund managers call on EU to commit to shorter settlement plan
Industry lobby groups urge Brussels to set timetable for modernisation of securities market6 days ago -
Top stories - CBS News
Lilly Ledbetter, equal pay icon, dead at 86
Lilly Ledbetter, a champion of women getting paid the same as men for doing the same work, has died, her family said in a statement. She was 86.6 days ago -
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Business - MarketWatch
Hedge-fund manager who could be Trump Treasury secretary says tariffs can be negotiated lower
A hedge-fund manager who is reported to be in the running to be Treasury secretary if former President Donald Trump is re-elected said in an interview that a proposed across-the-board tariff rise — ...October 14 - Donald Trump -
Business - The New York Times
China’s Stock Markets Rebound on Promises to Help Businesses
Assurances from government officials on plans to strengthen the private sector offset a lack of specifics about economic stimulus.October 14 - China -
World - The Guardian
Pat Cummins returns to lead Australia ODI squad as opportunity knocks for young openers
Mitchell Marsh and Travis Head not considered while on paternity leave Marcus Stoinis earns recall for three one-day matches against Pakistan Pat Cummins will take charge of Australia’s ODI side ...October 14 - Australia -
Business - Financial Times
Corporate debts mount as credit funds let borrowers defer payments
Use of payment-in-kind loan terms is growing as companies struggle with heavy leverage and high interest ratesOctober 14 -
Business - Financial Times
Biggest US public pension fund Calpers invests in UK’s Octopus Energy
California retirement fund among investors drawn to power company for its software and green focusOctober 14 -
Politics - The Hill
SpaceX catches Starship rocket booster on Texas launch pad
SpaceX caught a rocket booster on its Texas launch pad as it returned to Earth on Sunday. The chopstick-like arms of the tower, called Mechazilla, grabbed the descending 232-foot booster after a ...October 14 - SpaceX -
Top stories - CBS News
Frost says Congress should return "as soon as possible" to replenish disaster funds
Congress is not set to return from recess until Nov. 12, after Election Day.October 13 -
Science - The New York Times
SpaceX Launches Starship Rocket and Catches Booster With Mechanical Arms
The company completed a successful test flight of the most powerful rocket ever built. Some residents near the Texas site experienced shaking as the landing vehicle was caught by mechanical arms.October 13 - SpaceX -
Top stories - CBS News
Rep. Maxwell Frost says Congress should return "as soon as possible" to replenish relief funds
Rep. Maxwell Frost of Florida has signed a letter urging Congress to return from recess to replenish relief funds, telling "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that although FEMA currently has ...October 13 -
Business - Financial Times
Musk’s SpaceX catches returning booster rocket in technical milestone
Successful test is step forward in billionaire’s bid to create fully reusable spacecraftOctober 13