Wall Street Profits Surge Despite Questions About the Economy
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Politics - The Hill
Speaker Johnson's 2020 election challenge raises questions for 2024
What will Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) do? That’s the quiet question bouncing around Washington this month as the parties race furiously toward Election Day — when both the House and White House ...Yesterday -
World - ABC News
Lithuania votes in a weekend general election with many looking for change despite good economy
Lithuania’s center-right coalition could be replaced by the opposition Social Democrats and smaller center-left parties when voters in the Baltic country go to the polls on SundayYesterday -
Sports - ESPN
LeBron questions preseason trip to Milwaukee
LeBron James questioned the need for the team's preseason trip to Milwaukee, as the Lakers are playing six preseason games -- with none at home.Yesterday -
Business - Financial Times
The ‘80-hour circuit breaker’: Wall Street banks tackle workloads of junior staff
Moves to cap weekly hours for entry-level bankers butt against reality of competitive industryYesterday -
Top stories - The New York Times
Hurricane Milton’s Storm Surge Threatens Dangerous Flooding in Florida
A combination of unrelenting rains and strong storm surge prompted officials to issue flash flood warnings in western and Central Florida.Yesterday - Florida -
Top stories - NBC News
Debris swirls through air, storm surge rises in Sarasota
The storm surge flooded the first floor of a parking garage in Sarasota where NBC News’ Tom Llamas is reporting. Debris is flying around and the water is continuing to rise.Yesterday -
Top stories - BBC News
Families criticise redacted report into disgraced Great Ormond Street surgeon
A heavily-redacted report on cases linked to surgeon Yaser Jabbar should be released in full, parents say.Yesterday -
Top stories - NBC News
Fort Myers mayor says water is ‘slowly rising and flooding streets’
Fort Myers Mayor Kevin Anderson spoke with NBC News after losing power. Anderson said it’s “relatively calm” compared to what he expected but the water is slowly rising in the streets.Yesterday -
Top stories - ABC News
Tampa hospital uses AquaFence to prepare for Hurricane Milton
Tampa General Hospital, the region’s only Level I Trauma Center, is preparing to continue normal operations during Hurricane Milton.Yesterday -
Top stories - CBS News
Fort Myers sees tornadoes ahead of expected storm surge
Fort Myers, Florida, which was devastated by Hurricane Ian two years ago, is expected to see a massive storm surge from Milton. Ahead of the hurricane's arrival, several tornadoes are suspected to ...Yesterday -
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Top stories - BBC News
Spain looks to immigrants to drive economy
Spain has seen a big rise in illegal immigration, but some say that the extra workers are needed.Yesterday - Spain -
Top stories - NBC News
Many in Ft. Myers evacuate ahead of expected storm surge
Ft. Myers could experience a major storm surge as Hurricane Milton hits, and thousands of people have evacuated to shelters. NBC News' Sam Brock reports that the area has already seen dangerous ...Yesterday -
Top stories - NBC News
Despite cleanup efforts, debris piles remain a threat during Hurricane Milton
Towers of trash still littered the Florida landscape Wednesday as Hurricane Milton barreled towards the Gulf Coast and garbage haulers suspended efforts to remove debris that could be dangerous in ...2 days ago -
Politics - The Hill
Kari Lake dodges question over whether she’d certify 2024 election
Arizona Senate GOP candidate Kari Lake dodged a question on whether she would vote to certify the 2024 election results regardless of the outcome during an interview aired Wednesday. NBC News ...2 days ago -
Politics - The Hill
Mortgage applications drop 5.1 percent as rates rise despite Fed cuts
Mortgage applications dipped earlier this month as rates have been on the rise following a strong September jobs report. Recent data from the Mortgage Bankers Association’s (MBA) Weekly ...2 days ago - Federal Reserve -
Business - The New York Times
Boeing and Workers Dig In for a Long Fight, Despite Strike’s Cost
Nearly a month into a union walkout, the aerospace giant withdrew its latest contract offer, and the two sides exchanged blame over the breakdown.2 days ago -
Business - CNBC
33% of homeowners would hire a 'questionable' contractor to save money, report finds
A third of homeowners are willing to hire a "questionable" contractor to save money, a report finds. But that may leave room for error, and sometimes fraud.2 days ago -
World - The Guardian
Ministers facing questions over Met’s VIP protection for Taylor Swift
James Cleverly asks Yvette Cooper if she intervened to ensure popstar’s London concerts went ahead . Ministers are facing questions over whether they intervened to grant Taylor Swift VIP police ...2 days ago -
Business - The New York Times
The Trump-Harris Election Is Creating Anxiety on Wall Street
Among deal makers with fortunes at stake, the consequences of a Harris or a Trump win are increasingly murky.2 days ago - Donald Trump -
World - Financial Times
The data says the US economy is strong. Swing-state voters disagree
High costs are a threat to Kamala Harris’s hopes of winning Michigan, a crucial election battleground2 days ago -
Business - Financial Times
Germany expects economy to shrink in 2024 after cutting forecast
Government predicts rebound in 2025 following 0.2% decline this year as it tries to address long-term structural problems2 days ago -
Business - Financial Times
Jenrick vs Badenoch: meet the next Conservative leader
Elimination of James Cleverly from contest leaves Tory members with choice between two rightwingers2 days ago -
Top stories - ABC News
What to know about storm surge as Milton nears Florida
Storm surge is a major threat from Hurricane Milton, which is set to make landfall on Florida's west coast as a Category 4 hurricane Wednesday night.2 days ago - Florida -
Sports - CBS Sports
2024 MLB playoffs: Biggest question for each NLDS, ALDS game Wednesday with two eliminations on the line
The Mets and Padres are vying to advance, while all four ALDS teams are looking for an advantage2 days ago - MLB -
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Top stories - BBC News
Record storm surge forecast in Florida
Parts of Florida are bracing for a huge storm surge. But why do such surges happen and why are they so deadly?2 days ago - Florida -
Sports - Yahoo Sports
Chiefs are 5-0 despite Patrick Mahomes having his career-worst numbers
If you'd been told before the season that the Chiefs would win their first five games, you'd think Patrick Mahomes was having another great season.3 days ago - NFL