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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.1 hour ago -
Financial Times - Business
Hizbollah walkie-talkies explode in Lebanon in second day of blasts
Twenty dead and at least 450 wounded in explosions a day after thousands of pagers detonated2 hours ago -
Inc. - Business
Advantages of Buying a Business During High Interest Rates
Contrary to common wisdom, investors can succeed in this economic environment.4 hours ago -
The Guardian - World
Fed chair Jerome Powell says US interest rate cut has nothing to do with election – business live
Powell rejects accusations that timing of rate cut is political and adds US labor market is ‘at a strong place’. What does a Federal Reserve interest rate cut mean for you? Despite fears of a ...4 hours ago - Federal Reserve -
The New York Times - World
An Ugly Divorce, a Russian Fortune and 2 Dead in Moscow
Russia’s richest businesswoman, Tatyana V. Bakalchuk, has been locked in a dispute with her estranged husband for months over the fate of her company, Wildberries.4 hours ago - Russia -
The New York Times - Lifestyle
An Albanian Brand Goes Into High-End Watchmaking
Working with the Swiss movement specialist Agenhor, Pirro created a timepiece that has tiny dancers and musicians on its mosaic dial.5 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 thinking6 hours ago -
Inc. - Business
Retail Spending Rise Bolsters Year-End Outlook
Census Department data for August shows consumers defied economists' predictions of shrinking retail spending, setting the stage for a potentially robust holiday shopping season.8 hours ago -
BBC News - Top stories
TGI Fridays' UK owner falls into administration
London-listed Hostmore has appointed Teneo as administrators to help it sell the restaurants.8 hours ago - United Kingdom -
Inc. - Business
Which Candidate Are Top Business Leaders Endorsing for President?
Business titans are flooding social media with presidential endorsements for Harris or Trump. See who supports whom.8 hours ago -
ESPN - Sports
Back in L.A., Taurasi knows 'end is near,' not when
In what might have been Diana Taurasi's last game in her hometown of Los Angeles, her Mercury won a chippy game Tuesday night that saw Phoenix veteran Brittney Griner and Sparks rookie Rickea ...9 hours ago -
CBS News - Top stories
"48 Hours" show schedule: A summer of crime time double features
True crime. Real justice. To miss it would be a crime.10 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.11 hours ago -
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.11 hours ago -
BBC News - Top stories
We might only have 15 healthy summers left, say brothers at risk of dementia
They hope their 903-mile challenge will play a part in “finding a cure for dementia”.12 hours ago -
ESPN - Sports
The best shooters, playmakers and winners of the girls' summer circuit
After a busy spring and summer of high school and AAU basketball, which recruits across the 2025, 2026 and 2027 classes stood out?12 hours ago -
BBC News - Top stories
Protest 'buffer zones' around abortion clinics to come into force
Those who break the law protecting areas around abortion clinics could face an unlimited fine.13 hours ago - Abortion -
Financial Times - Business
UK inflation holds steady at 2.2% in August
Figures come ahead of Bank of England interest rate decision on Thursday16 hours ago - United Kingdom -
CNBC - Business
UK inflation holds steady in August, matching expectations
U.K. inflation came in at 2.2% for the month of August, data from the Office for National Statistics showed Wednesday.16 hours ago - United Kingdom -
The New York Times - Sports
A Small-Market Team Is Setting an Example for M.L.B.
The Royals are on the brink of the postseason because they wanted to get better quickly. It’s refreshing, a columnist for The Athletic writes.18 hours ago -
MarketWatch - Business
Richard Branson, business leaders renew call to end ‘inhumane’ death penalty ahead of scheduled executions
In a new video campaign, the Virgin Galactic founder called on business leaders to “be a voice for change” and sign the Business Leaders’ Declaration Against the Death Penalty.Yesterday -
The New York Times - Business
Boeing Restarts Labor Negotiations as It Seeks End to Strike
Federal mediators are helping the aerospace manufacturer and leaders of the union representing more than 33,000 workers who went on strike last week reach a deal.Yesterday -
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 RussiaYesterday - Russia -
The Guardian - World
Brexit deal ‘stifling’ UK-EU trade; German investor morale tumbles – business live
EU-UK trade deal continues to hurt trade with 27% drop in exports since 2021 reports Aston University. UK’s post-Brexit checks on fruit and vegetables delayed for a third time Here’s Peter ...Yesterday - Germany -
NBC News - Top stories
Georgian parliament approves law curbing LGBTQ rights
Georgian lawmakers approved the third and final reading of a law on “family values and the protection of minors” that would impose sweeping curbs on LGBTQ rights.Yesterday -
The New York Times - World
Trudeau’s Liberal Party Loses Parliament Seat in Montreal Special Election
The election in Montreal had been seen as a referendum on Canada’s deeply unpopular prime minister, who has faced calls from within his party to quit.Yesterday -
Financial Times - Business
FT and Schroders Business Book of the Year 2024 — the shortlist
Judges of the £30,000 annual prize select the year’s most compelling and enjoyable titleYesterday -
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ABC News - World
Georgia's parliament approves draft legislation curtailing LGBTQ+ rights, similar to laws in neighboring Russia
Georgia's parliament approves draft legislation curtailing LGBTQ+ rights, similar to laws in neighboring RussiaYesterday - Russia -
BBC News - Top stories
Amazon tells staff to get back to office five days a week
The e-commerce giant is ending hybrid working and will stop people hot-desking in the US.Yesterday - Amazon -
The Wall Street Journal - Business
Kingfisher Lifts Lower End of Guidance As Profits Rise
B&Q owner Kingfisher raised the lower end of its fiscal 2025 profit guidance above market expectations, after the B&Q owner posted higher earnings for the first half, despite weaker sales.Yesterday -
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.Yesterday - United Kingdom -
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Financial Times - World
Want to fix UK prisons? Let the women out
Imprisonment is not obviously a good solution to drug addiction or for those who have been coerced into crimeYesterday - United Kingdom