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The New York Times - Business
After Fed Cuts Rates, Biden Claims Credit for Economy’s Strength
The president said he was not declaring victory over inflation, but marking a pivot point for the recovery from pandemic recession.3 hours ago - Joe Biden -
MarketWatch - Business
Biden blasts Trump’s calls for reducing Fed’s independence, warning of potential for ‘enormous damage’ to economy
In a speech Thursday following the Federal Reserve’s interest-rate cut, President Joe Biden talked up the importance of the U.S. central bank’s independence while criticizing Republican ...5 hours ago - Joe Biden -
Financial Times - World
UK hospitals with potentially dangerous concrete to be redeveloped
The rebuilding of facilities that involve reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete is being prioritised by ministers5 hours ago - United Kingdom -
CNBC - Business
UAW warns of potential strikes at Ford, Stellantis a year after unprecedented work stoppages
The UAW has announced a strike deadline at a Ford tool and die plant that supports F-150 production as well as strike authorization voting at Stellantis.6 hours ago -
Financial Times - World
Life insurance becomes less boring with creative financial engineering
As the Fed cuts rates, markets are rallying — but there are long-term risks from experiments7 hours ago -
CBS Sports - Sports
Jason Kelce weighs in on potential new 76ers arena, explains why process bothers him: 'I really hate it'
Kelce took aim at Josh Harris and the 76ers ownership group7 hours ago -
ABC News - World
Rwanda begins vaccinations against mpox amid a call for more doses for Africa
The African health agency says that Rwanda has started a vaccination campaign against mpox with 1,000 doses it obtained from Nigeria under a bilateral agreement7 hours ago -
Los Angeles Times - Entertainment
Jennifer Lee steps down as Disney Animation chief creative officer. 'Zootopia' co-director takes over
'Encanto' and 'Zootopia' director Jared Bush has been named chief creative officer at Walt Disney Animation as Jennifer Lee steps back and returns to filmmaking for 'Frozen 3' and 'Frozen 4.'8 hours ago -
Inc. - Business
Waymo Turns to Hyundai as Potential Robotaxi Supplier
Tariffs on Chinese EVs prompt the Alphabet-owned self-driving company to seek out the South Korean carmaker as a possible partner.9 hours ago -
CBS Sports - Sports
Fantasy Baseball Today: Corbin Carroll possesses first-round potential but concerns remain
Chris Towers explores whether Corbin Carroll is worthy of a first-round selection in 202510 hours ago -
ABC News - Top stories
Biden to celebrate progress of American economy in Thursday remarks
In remarks on Thursday at the Economic Club of Washington, D.C., President Biden will celebrate the progress of the American economy, but stop short of declaring victory.13 hours ago - Joe Biden -
Financial Times - Business
Musk, Thiel and the shadow of apartheid South Africa
The parallels between South Africa then and the US today are striking13 hours ago -
The New York Times - Business
How Inflation and High Interest Rates Have Changed the Economy
As inflation cools and the Federal Reserve cuts rates, an era of economic upheaval is coming to a close, but not without lingering marks.14 hours ago -
GameSpot - Tech
How To Unlock Season 6 Weapon Attachments In CoD: Modern Warfare 3 And Warzone
Season 6 is live in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 and Warzone , and in addition to all the spooky Halloween-themed content , the update also includes three new weapon attachments: the XTEN ...Yesterday -
CNBC - Business
How Fed rate cuts affect the global economy
Federal Reserve interest rate decisions can influence the trajectory of the U.S. economy and create spillover effects in parts of the global financial system.Yesterday - Federal Reserve -
The New York Times - Top stories
The Gruesome Creativity of Assassinations Enters a New Phase
This time, the target wasn’t a person, but an organization.Yesterday -
NBC News - Top stories
Fed goes big with interest rate cut in a bid to head off an economic slowdown
The Federal Reserve said Wednesday it was lowering its interest rate by half a percentage point, an unusually aggressive move designed to cushion the economy from a further slowdown.Yesterday - Federal Reserve -
The Hill - Politics
Watch live: Fed Chair Jerome Powell speaks on interest rates, economy
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell is expected to announce the first interest rate cuts by the central bank in more than a year on Wednesday afternoon. The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) has ...Yesterday - Federal Reserve -
The Wall Street Journal - World
Suspected Trump Gunman Touted Potential 'Taiwan Foreign Legion'
In a self-published book, social-media posts and interviews, Ryan Routh described Taiwan as a vulnerable democracy that deserves stronger support from the U.S.Yesterday - Donald Trump -
The Guardian - World
Global alliance buys half a million mpox vaccines for Africa
Gavi uses newly established First Response Fund to secure doses, but 10 million are needed to meet demand on the continent. A batch of 500,000 mpox vaccines has been bought by the vaccine alliance ...Yesterday -
CBS News - Top stories
Some young adults are embracing creative paths to home ownership
As the cost of homeownership increases, more young adults are turning to co-buying homes with friends or moving into multi-generational households.Yesterday -
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CNBC - Business
Ray Dalio names the top five forces shaping the global economy
Speaking at the Milken Institute's Asia Summit in Singapore, the founder of Bridgewater Associates said the five factors are interrelated and often cyclical.Yesterday -
The Guardian - World
Cookathons, speechathons and skipathons: the rapid rise of obscure world record attempts in west Africa
Guinness World Record attempts have risen sharply in the last year and a half – but controversy has followed . In 2008, two years after Ebenezer Smith graduated from high school with no means to go ...Yesterday -
ABC News - Health
Fortified bouillon cubes are seen as a way to curb malnutrition in Africa
In Nigeria and other countries in sub-Saharan Africa, many households have limited access to nutrient-rich foods due to rising costs and the impact of climate change on agriculture and food systemsYesterday -
NBC News - Politics
Harris talks economy, Trump comments about immigrants in Ohio in NABJ event
Vice President Harris spoke at a discussion hosted by the National Association of Black Journalists in Philadelphia on Tuesday, weeks after former President Trump questioned her racial identity at ...2 days ago - Donald Trump -
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ABC News - Entertainment
Whitney Houston epic 1994 South Africa performance to hit theaters as concert film
Whitney Houston’s epic concert in South Africa staged after President Nelson Mandela’s landmark election will be hitting theater screens this fall2 days ago -
MarketWatch - Business
Retail sales rise again and show U.S. economy still on solid ground ahead of Fed rate cut
Sales at retailers rose slightly in August in a sign of resilience among U.S. households, suggesting the U.S. economy is still on solid footing as the Federal Reserve plots to cut interest rates.2 days ago - Federal Reserve -
ABC News - World
Fortified bouillon cubes are seen as a way to curb malnutrition in Africa as climate worsens hunger
In Nigeria and other countries in sub-Saharan Africa, many households have limited access to nutrient-rich foods due to rising costs and the impact of climate change on agriculture and food systems2 days ago - Climate -
The Guardian - World
Guardian parent company in talks over potential sale of Observer
Guardian Media Group announces it is in negotiations with Tortoise Media over world’s oldest Sunday newspaper. The Guardian’s parent company has announced that it is in formal negotiations with ...2 days ago -
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NBC News - Politics
DNC launches texting hotline to help potential supporters navigate the voting process
The Democratic National Committee is launching a textline Tuesday to help people with voting questions, aiming to reach voters where they are — on their phones.2 days ago -
The New York Times - Top stories
China’s ‘Silver Economy’ Is Thriving as Birthrate Plunges
The shrinking population poses threats to growth but has opened opportunities for businesses that serve seniors.2 days ago - China -
NBC News - Top stories
Falcons stun Eagles after Saquon Barkley drops potentially game-icing play
Atlanta’s Kirk Cousins squares off with Philadelphia’s Jalen Hurts3 days ago - NFL