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MarketWatch - Business
The second-largest economy in the world just raised its retirement age. American workers should take notice.
The U.S. is facing a similar retirement crisis, and there’s no easy solution.13 minutes ago -
ESPN - Sports
The return of the SuperSonics, conference realignment and other big NBA expansion questions
Now that the NBA's TV deal is complete, expansion is up next. So when will it happen and who will be involved?24 minutes ago - NBA -
ABC News - World
Canada's Trudeau says there's 'more work to do' after his party suffers another by-election loss
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says he’s focused on the work ahead after the ruling Liberals lost in another by-election, raising more questions about his ability to lead the party into the ...1 hour ago -
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The New York Times - Top stories
America’s Role in the World Is Hard. It Just Got Much Harder.
The explosion of wireless devices across Lebanon casts in sharp relief the challenges of U.S. foreign policy facing Kamala Harris or Donald Trump.1 hour ago -
NBC News - Top stories
A Fed rate cut is coming. How big is anyone's guess.
The Federal Reserve is poised to cut its key interest rate Wednesday, the first time since the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic that it has pushed it lower.1 hour ago - Federal Reserve -
CNBC - Business
Harris-Trump election has Big Tech 'at a crossroads' after slump in dealmaking
With regulators making it hard for large tech companies to do significant deals, M&A transaction volume in the industry continues to drop.2 hours ago - Donald Trump -
CBS News - Top stories
Dip into big savings with the best hot tub deals for fall 2024
From budget-friendly options to luxury spas, we've found the best hot tubs at unbeatable prices for 2024.2 hours ago -
The New York Times - Top stories
The Fires That Could Reshape the Amazon
Vast, diverse parts of Brazil are burning at the same time, forcing officials to rethink how to protect crucial ecosystems like the Amazon.2 hours ago -
The Hill - Politics
Superbugs could kill 40 million by 2050: Research
Superbugs that are increasingly resistant to infections could kill up to 40 million people between now and 2050, according to new research published in the journal The Lancet. During that time ...2 hours ago -
CNBC - Business
Our approach to the stock market heading into the Fed's big Wednesday decision
Every weekday, the Investing Club releases the Homestretch; an actionable afternoon update just in time for the last hour of trading.3 hours ago -
CNBC - Business
FanDuel parent Flutter looks for international growth with big acquisitions in Italy, Brazil
Flutter is making acquisitions in Italy and Brazil as the British parent company of FanDuel looks to international markets for growth.3 hours ago -
GameSpot - Tech
Frostpunk 2 Review
Frostpunk 2's challenging gameplay makes for a compelling experience despite a dour and cynical view of human nature.4 hours ago -
CNBC - Business
Latinas contributed $1.3 trillion to U.S. economy, new report says. That number could be even bigger
A recent report funded by Bank of America revealed that Latinas contributed $1.3 trillion to U.S. GDP in 2021, and some economists think it could be more.4 hours ago -
ABC News - World
A Czech town faces hard recovery after massive flooding
Torrential rains have gone and flooding waters have been receding but residents of a Czech town are no mood to celebrate5 hours ago -
BBC News - Top stories
'Reynolds and McElhenney could be huge for Welsh cricket'
Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney investing in Welsh Fire could be a “huge opportunity” for cricket in Wales, says Glamorgan chief Dan Cherry.6 hours ago -
GameSpot - Tech
Lego Jabba's Barge Announced, Big Enough To Choke The Sarlacc Pit
A new Lego set based on Jabba the Hutt's sail barge from Star Wars: Return of the Jedi has been officially announced, and this one looks like a big display piece. With almost 4,000 pieces and ...6 hours ago -
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CBS Sports - Sports
College Football Playoff bracket: What Week 4's rankings could look like as SEC, Big Ten fill up the field
The expanded College Football Playoff is heavy on SEC and Big Ten teams while a Group of Five threat controls its own destiny7 hours ago - College Football -
MarketWatch - Business
Retail sales rise again and show U.S. economy still on solid ground ahead of Fed rate cut
Sales at retailers rose slightly in August in a sign of resilience among U.S. households, suggesting the U.S. economy is still on solid footing as the Federal Reserve plots to cut interest rates.7 hours ago - Federal Reserve -
ABC News - Tech
Sea turtles make big comeback on sandy beaches at 2 British military bases in Cyprus
Officials say protected green and loggerhead turtles are making a big comeback on the beaches of two British military bases in Cyprus, with the number of nests surpassing last year’s record count ...8 hours ago -
BBC News - Top stories
What should Celtic expect from 'big underdogs' Slovan Bratislava
BBC Scotland's Liam McLeod profiles Celtic's first Champions League opponent8 hours ago -
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.9 hours ago -
ABC News - World
Sea turtles make big comeback on sandy beaches at 2 British military bases in Cyprus
Officials say protected Green and Loggerhead turtles are making a big comeback on the beaches of two British military bases in Cyprus, with the number of nests surpassing last year’s record count ...10 hours ago -
MarketWatch - Business
Pret a Manger’s U.S. expansion sees cafe chain’s sales hit $1.5 billion
The coffee seller said one quarter of its overall sales are now generated outside the U.K.11 hours ago -
ABC News - World
Hard-right Dutch coalition will lay out priorities as leaders bicker
A speech by the Dutch king to lawmakers is laying out the new government’s policy plans for the coming year12 hours ago - Netherlands -
BBC News - Top stories
Starvation in war-hit Sudan 'almost everywhere' - WHO
The head of the UN health agency says the world's attention to Sudan is "really low" and race is a factor.12 hours ago -
CNBC - Business
Big names like David Tepper and 'Big Short' investor Michael Burry are quietly upping their bets on the Chinese economy
From property woes to sluggish economic data, China appears to be suffering from long Covid.12 hours 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 thinks13 hours ago -
The New York Times - Top stories
China’s ‘Silver Economy’ Is Thriving as Birthrate Plunges
The shrinking population poses threats to growth but has opened opportunities for businesses that serve seniors.17 hours ago - China -
ABC News - Sports
Keith hits 2-run homer as Tigers overcome Witt's grand slam and rally for 7-6 win over Royals
Colt Keith hit a two-run homer, Matt Vierling had three hits while driving in the go-ahead run, and the Detroit Tigers rallied from an early four-run deficit to beat the Kansas City Royals 7-618 hours ago - MLB -
NBC News - Top stories
Meet Douyin, the Chinese version of TikTok adding to ByteDance's big business
Douyin, the Chinese version of TikTok, spurred a creator economy with more than 700 million active users. The social media video app, owned by ByteDance has parental controls and even time limits. ...21 hours ago - Tiktok -
VentureBeat - Tech
Forge hits 1 million players and reveals new set of Web3 investors
Forge, a platform for community-driven game marketing and engagement, has hit a million registered users and revealed new investors.21 hours ago -
The New York Times - Tech
Do You Need a New iPhone? + Yuval Noah Harari’s A.I. Fears + Hard Fork Crimes Division
Welcome to our 100th episode!4 days ago