The unemployment measure you’ve never heard is flashing a recession warning
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The Hill - Politics
Steward CEO target of Congress contempt measures
Presented by Plan B One Step — A Senate committee investigating the bankruptcy of hospital chain Steward Health Care voted on Thursday to hold the company’s CEO in contempt of Congress {beacon} ...1 hour ago -
CBS News - Top stories
Authorities warned that gunman was planning to attack Yellowstone facility
Samson Lucas Bariah Fussner, 28, was fatally shot after he opened fire with a semiautomatic rifle at Yellowstone National Park.1 hour ago -
The Guardian - World
Israel reportedly carries out dozens of strikes in Lebanon in ‘major intensification’ – live
Israel Defense Forces says it hit about 30 Hezbollah rocket launchers and other infrastructure in airstrikes on Lebanon. Analysis: Israeli front-controlled manufacturing process likeliest ...3 hours ago - Israel -
MarketWatch - Business
Why a recession still worries this stock-market veteran, despite the Fed’s rate cut
David Rosenberg: Best bets are long-term Treasury bonds and gold, plus utilities, real estate, financials and dividend-paying growth stocks.3 hours ago -
CNBC - Business
10-year Treasury yield jumps as investors bet there's no recession ahead
U.S. Treasury yields were higher Thursday as investors digested the Federal Reserve’s decision to cut interest rates by 50 basis points on Wednesday.3 hours ago -
ABC News - Top stories
WATCH: Wedding guests perform ABBA flash mob
Guests at Katherine and Jim’s wedding in Montreal broke out in a coordinated dance to “Dancing Queen” to surprise the happy couple.9 hours ago -
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BBC News - Top stories
Thunderstorm warnings mark end of UK summer
The week is set to end with a bang in the southern half of the UK as the warm spell concludes. Tomasz Schafernaker explains.11 hours ago - United Kingdom -
MarketWatch - Business
Intel’s stock ranks dead last in the chip sector by this measure
These 10 semiconductor companies are least favored by analysts.12 hours ago -
Financial Times - Business
Private equity is doing badly — however you measure it
Investors desperate to get cash back are putting pressure on funds to capitulate on sales19 hours ago -
MarketWatch - Business
Bond market gets a Fed wake-up call after pricing in a recession
Long-term yields rose even though the Federal Reserve took a big bite out of interest rates on Wednesday. Here’s why.Yesterday -
The Guardian - World
Death toll in Lebanon walkie-talkie explosions rises to 20, with more than 450 injured – Middle East crisis live
Rising number of deaths comes as White House says US not involved in wave of explosions ‘in any way’. Local Palestinian media is reporting that a 17-year-old child has been killed by Israeli ...Yesterday -
BBC News - Top stories
Concussion warning over face-slap fighting
Doctors worry about brain damage from a new type of championship fighting that has grown in popularity.Yesterday -
ABC News - World
A Hezbollah official says walkie-talkies used by the group exploded as part of blasts heard across Beirut
A Hezbollah official says walkie-talkies used by the group exploded as part of blasts heard across BeirutYesterday -
ABC News - World
Multiple explosions heard in Beirut during funeral for Hezbollah members and child killed by exploding pagers
Multiple explosions heard in Beirut during funeral for Hezbollah members and child killed by exploding pagersYesterday -
ESPN - Sports
Mbappé, Bellingham warn: Madrid will improve
Kylian Mbappé said he believes he "can do more" despite scoring five goals in seven games since joining Real Madrid this summer, while his teammate Jude Bellingham added he knows the reigning ...Yesterday -
MarketWatch - Business
How the Fed’s rate decision could unravel a big bond-market recession bet
The stakes for investors are running high ahead of a historic rate cut expected from the Federal Reserve on Wednesday.Yesterday -
MarketWatch - Business
The unemployment measure you’ve never heard is flashing a recession warning
It may be a puzzle as to why the Fed is cutting at all when the economy is far from recession. One indicator suggests an answer.Yesterday -
MarketWatch - Business
The U.S. economy is strong by one measure. Why the Fed is set to lower borrowing costs anyway.
A giddy Wall Street projects the Federal Reserve will dramatically reduce interest rates over the next year, even though the U.S. economy seems to be growing rapidly. Odd? Not at all, economists say.Yesterday -
NBC News - Top stories
Trump to rally in New York with heightened security measures
Trump to rally in New York with heightened security measuresYesterday - New York -
BBC News - Top stories
Scotland's wrong and winding road that never was
Almost five miles long, the road up one of Scotland's highest mountains would have had 14 hairpins.Yesterday -
The Guardian - World
Pint of no return? Two-thirds measure could boost English health – study
Scientists reach conclusion after trial in which pints were scrapped in a dozen pubs, bars and restaurants. Fancy a quick two-thirds? It may lack the appeal of the more familiar after work social, ...2 days ago -
Politico - Politics
Trump and Vance's pet-eating claims pose dilemma for endangered House Republicans
Now, they can’t escape it with Trump, Vance and AI-generated memes keeping the myth alive.2 days ago - Donald Trump -
ABC News - World
Georgian parliament approves anti-LGBTQ legislation, echoing measures in Russia
Georgia’s parliament has approved draft legislation curtailing LGBTQ+ rights, echoing laws adopted in neighboring Russia2 days ago - Russia -
CBS News - Top stories
Boeing strike emotions flare as guard flashes gun at picketing workers
Airplane manufacturer called incident outside Seattle hub "unacceptable," saying the guard would not be returning.2 days ago -
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CBS News - Top stories
Meta unveils new Instagram safety measures for teens
Meta, Instagram's parent company, introduced new restrictions on teen accounts to address public concerns about online safety. Jo Ling Kent speaks with Meta's global head of safety.2 days ago - Meta -
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VentureBeat - Tech
Dirt raises $2M from Mark Cuban and others for sensor-based measurement of player attention
Dirt Research Technologies has raised $2 million for its sensor-based neuroscience to identify attention-demanding content.2 days ago -
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BBC News - Top stories
Junior doctors will want more money despite backing pay deal, union says
Union says more above-inflation rises needed in coming years or there will be consequences.2 days ago -
ABC News - World
Explosions heard in Mali’s capital; army says a military training camp was attacked
Explosions heard in Mali’s capital; army says a military training camp was attacked2 days ago -
Financial Times - Business
Treasury ‘saying no to everything’ will hit growth, warns Burnham
Manchester mayor says powerful finance ministry has to fundamentally change way it thinks2 days ago -
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.2 days ago - United Kingdom -
Financial Times - World
Malnutrition crisis threatens child health gains, warns Bill Gates
Foundation says about 40mn children are at risk of stunted growth as climate change worsens food security2 days ago -
Financial Times - World
Starmer insists Budget will not contain measures that stifle growth
City fears grow that PM will plug fiscal hole with tax rise on business2 days ago -
BBC News - Top stories
Trump: I heard shots and was grabbed by Secret Service
West Palm Beach residents are stunned the suspect was able to hide undetected at the course for nearly 12 hours.2 days ago - Donald Trump -
The New York Times - Top stories
Storm Lashes Carolinas With Historic Rainfall and Flash Flooding
More than a foot of rain fell on parts of North Carolina over 12 hours, catching residents, officials and forecasters by surprise.2 days ago