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Bank of England presses pause on rate cuts, highlights 'gradual approach'
The decision to hold comes after the U.S. Federal Reserve kicked off its own monetary easing with an aggressive 50 basis point rate cut.36 minutes ago -
Financial Times - Business
Bank of England holds rates at 5%
MPC indicates it may lower borrowing costs again as soon as November1 hour ago -
MarketWatch - Business
Jobless claims fall to lowest level since May
The number of Americans who applied for unemployment benefits last week fell to the lowest level since mid-May.1 hour ago -
Financial Times - Business
Hizbollah walkie-talkies explode in Lebanon in second day of blasts
At least 25 dead and more than 600 wounded in explosions a day after thousands of pagers detonated2 hours ago -
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Rizzo drives in 2 runs as Yankees earn playoff berth with 2-1 win over Mariners in 10 innings
Anthony Rizzo hit a tiebreaking double in the 10th inning and drove in both runs for New York as the Yankees clinched a playoff spot with a 2-1 win over the Seattle Mariners6 hours ago - MLB -
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X says its return in Brazil after ban ‘inadvertent'
The social media platform formerly known as Twitter was banned in the country in August.9 hours ago - Brazil -
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Walker's 3-run double, homers from Winn and Donovan lead Cardinals to 10-5 win over Pirates
Jordan Walker hit a bases-loaded double to highlight a six-run seventh inning, lifting the St. Louis Cardinals to a 10-5 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Wednesday in the third game of a ...10 hours ago - MLB -
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Union criticises 'censorship' after reworked Shakespeare play cancelled
A play was cancelled, reportedly in a dispute over references to the Israel-Gaza war and trans rights.18 hours ago -
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Pound-for-pound rankings: Canelo stays put, but Inoue gains ground
Canelo Alvarez and Naoya Inoue were in action and scored victories this month. Here are the latest ESPN P4P rankings.20 hours ago -
Financial Times - Business
Hizbollah reels after mass device detonations
Blasts ‘exposed just how vulnerable Hizbollah truly is’, says person familiar with militant group’s thinking21 hours ago -
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UK summons Russian ambassador over diplomat expulsions
The UK accuses Russia of a "malicious" campaign to undermine its security and support for Ukraine.22 hours ago - United Kingdom -
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Starbucks should make this dramatic move to help its stock, BofA says
Starbucks Corp. should consider licensing its China business, according to Bank of America Securities, which cited the potential of such a move to boost value for the coffee chain.22 hours ago -
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Cyprus' top court sacks the government's chief accountant over misconduct
Cyprus’ top court has ordered that the government's comptroller general be removed from his post for misconduct and interferences in the works of the judiciary23 hours ago -
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UFC Pound-for-Pound Fighter Rankings: Valentina Shevchenko returns to top spot; Merab Dvalishvili debuts
The pair of newly crowned champions dominated their foes at UFC 306 in September23 hours ago - UFC -
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House to vote on GOP plan to avert government shutdown
The House is set to vote Wednesday on Speaker Mike Johnson's plan to keep the government funded with Congress up against an October 1 deadline to pass a spending bill or continuing resolution to ...23 hours ago -
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Small beer: Study calls on government to shrink pints
Cambridge University found serving beer in two-thirds of a pint glasses led to a 10% drop in drinking.23 hours ago -
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Boxing Pound-for-Pound Rankings: Canelo Avlarez keeps on winning while continuing to frustrate critics
Alvarez was once again victorious against an opponent many viewed as lesser with plenty of better options availableYesterday -
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John Leguizamo was ready to lead a dramatic TV series — so he helped create a platform to stream it
John Leguizamo stars in the series "The Green Veil" and he helped create a free streaming service, The Network, to show it. He's partnering with Comcast during Hispanic Heritage Month to make it ...Yesterday -
The Hill - Politics
'Just the facts': Seeking to provide the public with the government data they need
Making government data more accessible and easier to understand: That's the standing goal for Poppy MacDonald. MacDonald, a former news executive, now leads "USA Facts,” a nonpartisan, nonprofit ...Yesterday -
Financial Times - World
Reeves orders crackdown on government use of consultants
Chancellor seeks to save £1bn on external contracts as part of spending review ahead of UK BudgetYesterday -
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Israel’s Netanyahu Considers Firing Defense Minister Gallant in Government Shakeup
Dismissing the minister, Yoav Gallant, would remove a frequent critic of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at a time of mounting tensions with Hezbollah.Yesterday - Israel -
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Marlboro owner sells UK inhaler firm over backlash
Philip Morris International bought Vectura Group just three years ago in a deal worth more than £1bn.Yesterday - United Kingdom -
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Johnson outlines economic plan under Trump if GOP controls government in 2025
Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) on Tuesday outlined his economic agenda for the first 100 days under a second Trump administration — a plan that assumes Republicans will win unified control of ...Yesterday - Donald Trump -
The Hill - Politics
McConnell: Government shutdown before election 'politically beyond stupid'
Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (Ky.) is warning colleagues that it would be “politically beyond stupid” for Congress to stumble into a government shutdown a few weeks before Election Day, ...Yesterday -
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12-year-old boy youngest to be sentenced over UK riots
A 12-year-old boy who threw stones at police during rioting outside a mosque has become the youngest person to be sentenced so far over far-right riots that erupted in England this summerYesterday - United Kingdom -
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Manchester City's Rodri claims players are 'close' to going on strike over jam-packed soccer calendar
Rodri played 62 games for club and country last seasonYesterday -
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Youngest boy sentenced over UK riots 'chose to be part of angry mob'
The 12-year-old boy threw stones at police in the disorder which broke out in Southport in July.Yesterday - United Kingdom -
The Guardian - World
Doctors criticise Finland’s proposal to withhold healthcare from migrants
Most undocumented adults would receive only emergency treatment in plan medical association calls ‘very damaging’. Doctors have urged Finland’s rightwing government to change “problematic and ...2 days ago -
ABC News - World
Many in Indian-controlled Kashmir plan to vote this time to deny Modi total control
For decades, boycotting elections in Indian-controlled Kashmir was a sign of protest against Indian rule2 days ago -
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Dramatic late touchdown seals win for Falcons
Watch highlights as Atlanta Falcons picked up their first win of the 2024 season against Philadelphia Eagles.2 days ago -
CNBC - Business
China's ultra-rich population sees 'dramatic' growth in last 10 years, outpacing the U.S., report shows
The world's super rich club saw a significant expansion over the past 10 years, with China leading the charge, a report by Henley & Partners showed.2 days ago - China -
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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 7-62 days ago - MLB -
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Giants need dramatic change to avoid becoming embarrassment after loss to Commanders
The Giants' defense didn’t allow a touchdown while their offense scored three on Sunday. They still lost, 21-18, to the Washington Commanders.3 days ago - NFL