US and China hold high level military talks in effort to stabilise ties
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The Guardian - World
US election polls suggest race on knife-edge as Harris and Trump remain broadly tied – live
NYT/Siena poll says race deadlocked nationally with Harris lead in Pennsylvania while Washington Post poll suggests swing state is tied. Joe Biden will address the Economic Club of Washington DC ...11 minutes ago - Donald Trump -
CBS News - Top stories
Kamala Harris, Trump tied in nationwide New York Times poll
A new New York Times poll shows Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump are tied in a nationwide survey of likely voters with Trump losing a point versus polling from before ...47 minutes ago - New York -
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 -
ABC News - Top stories
Weekly applications for US jobless benefits fall to the lowest level in 4 months
The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits fell to their lowest level in four months last week1 hour ago -
CNBC - Business
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.1 hour ago -
MarketWatch - Business
Home sales fall to lowest level since October 2023
Existing-home sales fell to a rate of 3.86 million in August, the National Association of Realtors said.2 hours ago -
ABC News - World
Bank of England widely expected to hold interest rates despite big US Fed cut
The Bank of England is keeping its main interest rate unchanged at 5% despite a big cut from the U.S. Federal Reserve, its first since the onset of the coronavirus pandemic more than four years ago3 hours ago - Federal Reserve -
The New York Times - World
Saudi Crown Prince Says No to Israel Ties Without Palestinian State
His comments reflect an apparent toughening of his views on an issue that could reshape the diplomatic map of the Middle East.3 hours ago - Israel -
ABC News - World
Bank of England keeps its main interest rate on hold at 5% in wake of big US Fed rate cut
Bank of England keeps its main interest rate on hold at 5% in wake of big US Fed rate cut4 hours ago - Federal Reserve -
The New York Times - Top stories
Harris Ahead in Pennsylvania and Tied Nationally? Unpacking an Unexpected Result.
Although it could simply reflect the normal variation of polling results, it may also point to a declining Trump edge in the Electoral College.5 hours ago -
The Hill - Politics
Trump uses high-profile surrogates to broaden appeal with female voters
Former President Trump is leaning on prominent surrogates to help soften his image and broaden his appeal among female voters ahead of November’s election. Former Rep. Tulsi Gabbard (Hawaii) ...6 hours ago - Donald Trump -
MarketWatch - Business
Homeowners scramble to refinance as U.S. mortgage rates hit two-year lows
Mortgage applications rose 14.2% in the last week, the Mortgage Bankers Association said.6 hours ago - Mortgage -
The New York Times - World
Methane Levels Still Rising, Despite Global Methane Pledge
Satellite data shows the U.S. releasing more and more of the potent greenhouse gas into the atmosphere, researchers said, despite pledges to cut back.7 hours ago -
ABC News - World
Colombia suspends peace talks with ELN rebel group after a deadly attack on the military
Colombia has suspended peace talks with the National Liberation Army, or ELN, after blaming the rebel group for an attack that killed two soldiers and injured more than 2011 hours ago -
The Hill - Politics
Marist polls: Harris leads Trump in Michigan, Wisconsin; they're tied in Pennsylvania
Vice President Kamala Harris is leading former President Donald Trump by 5 points in Michigan, is leading slightly in Wisconsin, and is tied in Pennsylvania, according to new Marist battleground ...12 hours ago - Donald Trump -
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The Guardian - World
‘It breaks us deeply’: anguish as China closes door to foreign adoptions
For couples in the US mid-way through the adoption process, news of an end to international adoptions has been crushing . Americans Lauren and Harrison Smith met in China as students, and discussed ...14 hours ago - China -
Financial Times - World
China’s growing military activity makes a shift to war harder to spot, warns Taiwan
Defence minister says Taipei will not have as long to respond to any emergency as in the past15 hours ago - China -
The New York Times - World
An Ugly Divorce, Russia’s Richest Woman and a Deadly Shooting in Moscow
The Russian businesswoman Tatyana V. Bakalchuk has been locked in a dispute with her estranged husband for months over the fate of her company, Wildberries.15 hours ago - Russia -
Yahoo Sports - Sports
Trinity Rodman takes Steph's ‘night night' celebration to next level
Golden State Warriors superstar Steph Curry's signature "night night" celebration was taken to the next level by NWSL Washington Spirit icon Trinity Rodman on Saturday.16 hours ago -
CBS News - Top stories
The best PS5 accessories level up your console in all the best ways
These peripherals can help you get the most out of your PlayStation 5.16 hours ago -
The New York Times - World
What Is JNIM, the Al Qaeda Affiliate Claiming Attacks in Mali?
An extremist group that claims allegiance to Al Qaeda said it was responsible for assaults on a military police school and an air base in the West African country of Mali.20 hours ago -
The Hill - Politics
Donald Trump's ties to Laura Loomer spell trouble for the Republican Party
Donald Trump has once again reactivated his sizable corps of yes-men and yes-women, to re-inflate his fragile ego.Yesterday - Donald Trump -
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ABC News - World
China announces sanctions on US companies selling arms to self-ruled Taiwan
China has announced sanctions on American companies selling arms to the self-ruled island of Taiwan, which Beijing claims as its own territory and threatens to annex by forceYesterday - China -
Financial Times - World
South Korea emerges as a top US investor as China tensions escalate
US project commitments from South Korean companies totalled $21.5bn last year, more than any other countryYesterday - China -
ABC News - World
US military acknowledges Yemen's Houthi rebels shot down 2 MQ-9 Reaper drones
Yemen’s Houthi rebels have shot down two American MQ-9 Reaper drones in under a week, further highlighting the regional spread of the Israel-Hamas warYesterday -
Yahoo Sports - Sports
Sherm explains his panic-meter level after 49ers' loss to Vikings
Richard Sherman explained where his panic-meter level is after the 49ers' loss to the Vikings and Deebo Samuel's injury.Yesterday - NFL -
The Hill - Politics
Johnson: Task force on Trump assassination attempts will probe second effort
House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) said a task force assembled to review the assassination attempt against former President Trump will be expanded to include a second incident from over the ...Yesterday - Donald Trump -
Inc. - Business
Workplace Gender Parity Efforts Are Stalled or in Retreat, Survey Says
The 10th annual Women in the Workforce study warns that past progress that put more women in C-suite jobs may be lost through unequal treatment at lower managerial levels.2 days ago -
The Guardian - World
US military hopefuls hail ruling ending bar on HIV-positive people enlisting
Judge strikes down government restriction and orders military to allow asymptomatic HIV-positive people to join. Ever since he was a child, Isaiah Wilkins had dreamed of joining the US military and ...2 days ago -
ABC News - Top stories
China says it tailed a US spy plane through the sensitive Taiwan Strait
Chinese warplanes tailed a U.S. military aircraft through the sensitive Taiwan Strait on Tuesday, China’s military said2 days ago - China -
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ABC News - World
China says it tailed a US spy plane through the sensitive Taiwan Strait
Chinese warplanes tailed a U.S. military aircraft through the sensitive Taiwan Strait on Tuesday, China’s military said2 days ago - China -
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Financial Times - World
US and Japan near deal to curb chip technology exports to China
Potential agreement comes despite fears Beijing will choke critical minerals supplies in response2 days ago - China -
The New York Times - Health
Boar’s Head Shuts Down Virginia Plant Tied to Deadly Listeria Outbreak
The company said that the site would close indefinitely and that it would permanently stop making liverwurst. Union officials said the plant’s 500 workers would be given severance and offered ...5 days ago