US inflation falls to 2.9% in July
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ABC News - World
US court upholds British socialite Ghislaine Maxwell's sex trafficking conviction
A U.S. court on Tuesday upheld disgraced British socialite Ghislaine Maxwell's conviction on sex trafficking charges for helping the late financier Jeffrey Epstein abuse underage girls13 minutes ago -
ABC News - Top stories
US retail sales ticked up last month in sign of ongoing consumer resilience
Americans spent a bit more at retailers last month, providing a small boost to the economy just as the Federal Reserve considers how much to cut its key interest rate28 minutes ago -
The Guardian - World
Harris says Trump’s anti-abortion policies to blame for death of mother in Georgia – live
Harris campaign calls death of a 28-year-old woman who was denied life-saving abortion care under Georgia’s six-week ban ‘the consequences of Donald Trump’s actions’. As far as the election ...30 minutes ago -
CBS Sports - Sports
MLB players union sues gambling sites including DraftKings, Bet365 over use of players' images for bets
The lawsuits allege that such use implies an endorsement by players that has not been given1 hour ago - MLB -
Inc. - Business
Corporate America Cares Less and Less About Inflation
Fewer S&P 500 companies are mentioning inflation during earnings calls ahead of the Fed's first rate cut1 hour ago -
The Hill - Politics
The Harris-Trump debate gave us more questions than answers on foreign policy
Foreign policy was not a major focus of the discussion, but what was said — and left unsaid — by the candidates was cause for concern.1 hour ago - Donald Trump -
CBS News - Top stories
Fall is almost here. Map shows foliage forecast across the U.S.
A CBS News map shows where leaf colors are changing, updated regularly.1 hour ago -
MarketWatch - Business
Nucor’s stock falls after steelmaker issues profit warning, citing lower selling prices
Nucor’s stock slumped Tuesday after the steelmaker maker warned investors of a third-quarter profit shortfall, as lower selling prices weighed on its steel-mill business.1 hour ago -
Inc. - Business
My Employee Expects Us All to Attend Her Destination Wedding
... and two other tricky workplace dilemmas.2 hours ago -
Financial Times - World
India well placed for first Olympiad gold as US falters
Puzzle: find White’s endgame win2 hours ago - India -
Financial Times - World
US homebuilders really do look as safe as houses
The industry cannot avoid its cyclicality entirely but companies can adapt their operating models2 hours ago -
Financial Times - World
Tesco plans to expand use of AI to personalise how people shop
UK’s biggest supermarket says technology may nudge people to buy healthier products and reduce waste2 hours ago -
GameSpot - Tech
The Last Of Us Season 2 Gets Exciting Update About Its Release Date
HBO's The Last of Us Season 2 is set for release in 2025, but when during the year can fans expect the sophomore season? HBO programming boss Casey Bloys said in an interview that The Last of Us ...2 hours 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 ...3 hours ago -
CNBC - Business
Amazon is using generative AI to drive more same-day shipping using smarter robots and better routes
Amazon is delivering more Prime items the same or next day with generative AI improvements in robots, routes and predictive inventory.3 hours ago -
The Hill - Politics
83 percent of young adults are worried about state of US democracy
The vast majority of young adults say they are worried about the state of U.S. democracy, according to a poll published Tuesday by the Sine Institute for Policy and Politics at American University. ...3 hours 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 said3 hours ago - China -
MarketWatch - Business
Fed rate-cut declares ‘mission accomplished’ on inflation — but is it too soon?
Yardeni: Consumers would welcome a large interest-rate cut, but the Fed’s first step should be small.3 hours ago - Federal Reserve -
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 said4 hours ago - China -
MarketWatch - Business
The Fed interest-rate cut is the right move — unless it triggers more inflation
The challenge: Keep interest rates low enough for the U.S. economy to expand, but not so low as to overheat labor markets.4 hours ago - Federal Reserve -
The Hill - Politics
The immigrants you fear are just like your ancestors. Don’t fall for political scare tactics.
Immigrants to America have always faced prejudice and discrimination, but their children assimilate into American culture, proving that they are just like their ancestors who came generations ago.4 hours ago -
ABC News - Tech
Elon Musk has often inflamed politically tense moments, raising worries for the US election
As Election Day draws nearer, social media posts by X owner Elon Musk are raising concerns that he will use his immense platform to question the legitimacy of the vote in the U.S. presidential ...4 hours ago - Elon Musk -
Los Angeles Times - Entertainment
Eric Roberts has no use for fame anymore. He just wants to work
Eric Roberts' memoir isn't a Hollywood reclamation job designed to kick-start a once-buzzy career. Roberts knows all too well that his erratic behavior damaged his relationships with friends and ...5 hours ago -
The Guardian - World
There’s a danger that the US supreme court, not voters, picks the next president | David Daley
Millions of Americans will vote this fall – but six Republican justices might have the final say, in a Bush v Gore redux. It’s frighteningly easy to imagine. Kamala Harris wins Georgia. The state ...5 hours ago -
Financial Times - World
FirstFT: EU plans €40bn in loans for Ukraine without US
Also in today’s newsletter, US-Japan tech curbs on China and Iran warms to nuclear talks5 hours ago - Ukraine -
The New York Times - Lifestyle
Fall 2024 Fashion Books by Iris Apfel, Diane Keaton & More
Iris Apfel, Diane Keaton and Henri Bendel are just some of the style icons featured in the pages of this season’s most fashionable titles.6 hours ago -
ABC News - World
At least 15 dead since July and thousands of hectares scorched as wildfires sweep Peru
Peruvian authorities say that wildfires in Peru have left at least 15 dead since July and more than 3,000 hectares of cultivated land and natural areas scorched6 hours ago -
The Guardian - World
‘This is a big chance for all of us’: Germany’s freedom hotel where exiled journalists take refuge
As attacks on the press rise, the House of Critical Voices offers sanctuary for media workers exposing abuses. With its nuclear bunker, textured walls and Bauhaus furniture, the former training ...8 hours ago -
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 response11 hours ago - China -
ESPN - Sports
MLBPA sues DraftKings, FanDuel over NIL use
Major League Baseball's players' union sued DraftKings and FanDuel on Monday, accusing the sports betting companies and two others of using the names and likenesses of hundreds of players on their ...13 hours ago - MLB -
ABC News - Sports
MLB players' union affiliate sues DraftKings, bet365 claiming unauthorized use of images
A commercial affiliate of the Major League Baseball Players Association sued DraftKings and bet365 on Monday, alleging unauthorized use of player names and images14 hours ago - MLB -
CBS News - Top stories
The 9 best laptops for fall 2024 are whip-smart thanks to AI
Here are our top picks for the best Windows and MacBook laptop computers that offer the latest AI tools15 hours ago -
The Guardian - World
‘It is starting to make us laugh’: Arsenal unfazed by Haaland’s ominous form
Jorginho insists watching City ‘doesn’t get to our head’ Norwegian closing on 100th goal for Pep Guardiola’s side Arsenal’s players are simply laughing at Erling Haaland’s run of form, according ...17 hours ago -
The New York Times - Lifestyle
Can They Make Voting a Fall Trend?
Jill Biden, Anna Wintour and top American designers participated in a voting awareness march at the onset of New York Fashion Week.September 7