U.S. median household income rose to $80,610, the first significant increase since 2019—but it's not good news for everyone
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CNBC - Business
Largest port on U.S. East Coast, New York/New Jersey, begins prepping for what could be first union strike since 1977
A deadline of Oct. 1 for a new deal between port workers and ownership is approaching, and after talks broke down during the summer, tensions are high.1 hour ago -
ABC News - Health
A new genetic analysis of animals in the Wuhan market in 2019 may help find COVID-19's origin
Scientists searching for the origins of COVID-19 have zeroed in on a short list of animals that possibly helped spread it to people4 hours ago -
CBS News - Top stories
Teamsters union doesn't endorse a presidential candidate for the first time since 1996
For the first time since 1996, the Teamsters union did not endorse a presidential candidate, stating that neither former President Donald Trump nor Vice President Kamala Harris provided "serious ...8 hours ago -
CBS Sports - Sports
Will Packers' Jordan Love play Week 3 vs. Titans? There's reportedly a chance after QB returns to practice
Love practiced in a limited capacity9 hours ago - NFL -
ABC News - World
Norway reports first cases of bluetongue disease in livestock since 2009
Norway has reported dozens of confirmed and suspected cases of bluetongue disease in livestock for the first time in the country since 200913 hours ago -
The Guardian - World
With bombast and defiance, Trump stages first rally since apparent assassination attempt
The former president claimed God saved his life twice and vowed to win in New York despite polls suggesting otherwise. Donald Trump on Wednesday night staged his first rally since he became the ...19 hours ago - Donald Trump -
CBS News - Top stories
Federal Reserve enacts first rate cut since 2020
The Federal Reserve lowered interest rates by half a percentage point Wednesday, more than expected. It's the first rate cut since the pandemic in 2020, and the largest cut since the 2008 financial ...23 hours ago - Federal Reserve -
The Hill - Politics
Watch live: Trump holds first rally since second apparent assassination attempt
Former President Trump will greet supporters at Long Island's Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum for what's being considered his first full campaign rally since Saturday's apparent thwarted ...Yesterday - Donald Trump -
CBS News - Top stories
Fed lowers rates by 0.50 percentage points, its first cut since 2020
The Fed's decision will lower borrowing costs from a 23-year high as the central bank pivots to shoring up economic growth.Yesterday - Federal Reserve -
ABC News - World
Haiti creates a provisional electoral council to prepare for the first elections since 2016
Haiti’s government has created a provisional electoral councilYesterday -
The Hill - Politics
Michelle Bowman becomes first Fed governor to dissent since 2005
Michelle Bowman, a governor on the Federal Reserve Board, became the first Fed official since 2005 to vote against the central bank’s interest rate decision when she dissented Wednesday against the ...Yesterday - Federal Reserve -
ABC News - World
Haiti creates provisional electoral council as country prepares to hold elections for the first time since 2016
Haiti creates provisional electoral council as country prepares to hold elections for the first time since 2016Yesterday -
Yahoo Sports - Sports
Jordan Love returns to Packers practice for first time since knee injury ahead of Week 3 game vs. Titans
Love was initially facing a 3-6 week timeline. A return this week would put him well ahead of schedule.Yesterday - NFL -
ABC News - Top stories
Federal Reserve cuts interest rates for 1st time since 2020
"The time has come for policy to adjust," Fed Chair Jerome Powell said last month.Yesterday - Federal Reserve -
The Hill - Politics
Teamsters union skips endorsement in presidential race for first time since 1996
The International Brotherhood of Teamsters will not issue an endorsement in the presidential election for the first time since 1996, and for only the second time since 1960. Teamsters General ...Yesterday -
Inc. - Business
Here's What a Fed Rate Cut Will Mean for U.S. Households
Here's What a Fed Rate Cut Will Mean for U.S. HouseholdsYesterday - Federal Reserve -
MarketWatch - Business
New-home construction posts biggest increase in 6 months
Construction on new U.S. homes rose 9.6% in August, the Commerce Department said Wednesday.Yesterday -
CBS News - Top stories
Trump says being president is dangerous in first public event since apparent assassination attempt
Former President Donald Trump returned to the campaign trail Tuesday night for a town hall in Michigan, his first public event since Sunday's apparent assassination attempt. Trump addressed the ...Yesterday - Donald Trump -
Yahoo Sports - Sports
Good news, bad news for NASCAR Cup teams ahead of playoff elimination race at Bristol
Watkins Glen winner Chris Buescher and Spire Motorsports showed that those outside the playoffs still have much to race for in these final weeks of the season.Yesterday - NASCAR -
The Guardian - World
Trump praises Secret Service in first event since thwarted assassination plot
Former president talks up tariffs in Flint, Michigan, and warns attendees of dangers of nuclear ‘obliteration’ . Trump held his first campaign event on Tuesday since the thwarted assassination ...Yesterday - Donald Trump -
CBS News - Top stories
Trump makes first campaign appearance since apparent assassination attempt
Trump supporters said they feel safe attending his campaign rally in Michigan.Yesterday - Donald Trump -
The Guardian - World
‘Utter disillusionment’: Kashmir sees first election since 2014 as chance to reject Modi
Unusually high turnout expected in what is also first vote since Indian PM stripped region of statehood five years ago. For the first time in almost 40 years, Bashir Ahmad Thokar, a 75-year-old ...Yesterday -
The Guardian - World
Catherine returns to royal duties for first time since end of cancer treatment
Princess of Wales was listed in the Court Circular after a meeting about early years development of children. The Princess of Wales has been listed in the official record of royal events for the ...2 days ago -
BBC News - Top stories
Kate at first work meeting since cancer treatment
Princess of Wales continues her gradual return to public life with her first work meeting this year.2 days ago -
CBS News - Top stories
Trump campaigning in Michigan in first public appearance since apparent assassination attempt
Former President Donald Trump is back on the campaign trail in Michigan Tuesday for his first public event since Sunday's apparent assassination attempt. CBS News political correspondent Caitlin ...2 days ago - Donald Trump -
MarketWatch - Business
Corporate M&A activity expected to rise for the first time since 2021: EY
Artificial intelligence and lower interest rates will boost deals of $100 million or more after drops in 2023 and 2022, EY says.2 days ago -
The Hill - Politics
Trump to hold first campaign event since new assassination threat
Former President Trump will return to the campaign trail on Tuesday for the first time since the Secret Service engaged an alleged would-be-assassin along the perimeter of his Florida golf club ...2 days ago - Donald Trump -
NBC News - Top stories
Trump and Harris had 'cordial' call following apparent assassination attempt
Trump to hold first public event since apparent assassination attempt2 days ago - Donald Trump -
The New York Times - Lifestyle
Fashion Company Clare V. and Home Goods Company Schoolhouse Mark Their First Collaboration
Bold colors and bright patterns mark the first collaboration between the fashion house Clare V. and the home goods company Schoolhouse.3 days ago