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European Central Bank policymakers split on the need for jumbo rate cuts as growth concerns take over
Policymakers at the European Central Bank are split on the need to consider a jumbo half-point interest rate cut in December.Business - CNBC - October 23 -
War in Sudan has displaced over 14 million, or about 30% of the population, UN says
The International Organization for Migration says the war in Sudan has displaced more than 14 million people, or about 30% of the population, since it broke out over a year agoWorld - ABC News - 2 days ago -
Israel's move to ban a UN agency raises alarm about aid to Gaza even as the implications are unclear
Israeli legislation cutting ties with the U.N. agency for Palestinian refugees has raised fears that the largest provider of aid to Gaza could be shut out of the war-ravaged territory, even as the ...World - ABC News - 2 days ago -
Growing concerns about cleanup and misinformation more than two weeks after Helene
Officials say misinformation is complicating cleanup and recovery efforts in western North Carolina, more than two weeks after Hurricane Helene swept through the region. Some residents complain ...Top stories - NBC News - October 15 -
As nervous investors worry about the presidential election, public debt is a top concern financial advisors say
The impacts of outstanding U.S. debt could have long-lasting implications beyond the November election, according to new research.Business - CNBC - October 18 -
Book Reviews: Two new books raise big concerns about innocent men in US prisons
Two new books take a deeply troubling look at the wrongly convicted in our prisons, many languishing for decadesEntertainment - ABC News - October 21 -
Biden "deeply concerned" by possible leak about Israel and Iran, White House says
President Biden is "deeply concerned" by the possible leak of U.S. intelligence documents regarding Israeli preparations for an attack on Iran, spokesman John Kirby said Monday.World - CBS News - October 21 -
Trump supporters concerned about election fraud, Bill Gates says privately he's backing Harris
With less than two weeks until Election Day, former President Donald Trump's supporters are voicing concerns about potential election fraud. Meanwhile, Bill Gates is saying privately that he's ...Top stories - CBS News - October 23 -
Biggest World Series Game 5 questions: Can Yankees make history? Reason for concern about Dodgers' starter?
Jack Flaherty will face the Yankees again Wednesday night as New York tries to force a Game 6Sports - CBS Sports - Yesterday -
Big 12 review says league games were not compromised by helmet communication issues after Texas Tech inquiry
The Big 12 has told its members to send in helmet communication equipment for encryption updatesSports - CBS Sports - 8 hours ago -
Concerned about your data use? Here is the carbon footprint of an average day of emails, WhatsApps and more
Vast datacentres are being built worldwide, amid growing concerns about the environmental costs. So should we all be considering a data diet – if not complete digital sobriety?. Nearly 20 years ...World - The Guardian - 14 hours ago -
Esper: Take Trump comments about using military against Americans ‘seriously’
Former Secretary of Defense Mark Esper, who served in the Trump administration, said on Monday the public should take former President Trump “seriously” when he suggests using the military against ...Politics - The Hill - October 15 -
Don’t be grumpy about taking RMDs — you’ve got lots of options
What you do with required minimum distributions depends on your eventual plans for that money.Business - MarketWatch - October 19 -
Biden offers cryptic comment about taking Tony Hinchcliffe 'for a swim'
President Biden offered a cryptic comment Tuesday seemingly referring to a comedian’s recent racist comments about Puerto Rico at a former President Trump rally over the weekend. “For years I’ve ...Politics - The Hill - 2 days ago -
Fact-checking claims about California's Proposition 36: What it means for drug arrests
CBS News California takes a closer look at the drug component of the high-profile Proposition 36 to fact-check claims about the ballot measure from supporters and opponents.Top stories - CBS News - October 17 -
The Satanic Temple is taking on the Christian right. It may be effective – it’s definitely fun | Arwa Mahdawi
Recognized as a religion by the IRS, the group uses the religious right’s tactics, and their victories, against them. The devil works hard, but the Republican party works harder. Not a day seems to ...World - The Guardian - October 19 -
Man United reach deal with Ruben Amorim to become new manager, but Sporting boss won't take over right away
The highly-touted boss of Sporting Lisbon is set to be announced soon, but he won't take over until the November international breakSports - CBS Sports - 12 hours ago -
Middle East crisis live: child among four people killed in Israeli airstrike at hospital in south Beirut
Lebanese health ministry says more than 20 were wounded as spokesperson for hospital says entrance of hospital was hit. Israeli forces blew up homes and besieged schools and shelters for displaced ...World - The Guardian - October 21 -
Kamala Harris says Trump is a fascist at CNN town hall in Pennsylvania - live updates
Vice-president appears with host Anderson Cooper at event where Trump declined to appear. The Labour party has put out a statement rejecting allegations that it broke US election law because ...World - The Guardian - October 24 -
Rachel Reeves gives closing speech at UK investment summit – business live
Chancellor says £60bn of investment has been announced at summit, showing confidence in UK economy. Keir Starmer will promise to slash red tape as he hosts investment summit Who will attend ...World - The Guardian - October 14 -
What the US Army’s 1959 ‘Soldier of Tomorrow’ Got Right About the Future of Warfare
Sixty-five years ago, the Army's leaders unveiled its “ultimate weapon” for the age of atomic warfare. Here’s how the service’s vision stands up to today's reality.Tech - Wired - October 18 -
Trump offers tax breaks to family caregivers. ‘It’s about time that they were recognized, right?’
Both candidates have promised to protect and expand at-home services to older Americans.Business - MarketWatch - 3 days ago -
Why Is Harris So Passionate About Abortion Rights? Her Past Work Holds Clues.
For a politician who has been criticized for shifting positions on some issues, this is an area where she has shown unwavering conviction.Health - The New York Times - 2 days ago -
Western business, the Kremlin and the war
This collection of articles explores the fallout of the war in Ukraine on Western companies operating in RussiaWorld - Financial Times - October 15 -
I’m 70 and started taking Social Security. My adviser said forget about Roth conversions — take a cruise instead. Is that crazy?
“I was quite surprised to hear this approach. Have others gotten this kind of financial advice?”Business - MarketWatch - October 19 -
Bouncy '80s pop takes root in 'New Wave,' a film about Vietnamese Americans' glam glory days
A labor of love for debuting director Elizabeth Ai, the documentary charts an uprooted generation of young people and the dance music that made them feel seen.Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - October 23 -
Here’s a sign that profit growth for America’s biggest companies might be about to take off
Corporate executives are dropping hints that the pace of profit growth could be poised to take off in 2025, according to a team of analysts at Bank of America Global Research.Business - MarketWatch - 2 days ago -
Here’s what Keir Starmer gets wrong about reparations: we’ve made them before, but now we have to do it right | Kojo Koram
The call for justice is not going away. Rather than ignore it, Labour should be entering the conversation – and shaping it. You could be mistaken for thinking that reparations are some wacky idea ...World - The Guardian - Yesterday -
India and Canada expel top diplomats over murder accusations
Canada accuses Indian government agents of involvement in "violent acts" aimed at intimidating Canadian Sikh separatists.Top stories - BBC News - October 14