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Financial Times - Business
Inside the Bank of London, the unicorn that had an ‘immediate’ need for cash
Fintech’s short history includes leasing Archegos’s old offices and hiring a convicted fraudster3 hours ago -
BBC News - Top stories
What an athlete’s murder tells us about women’s safety in Kenya
Olympian Rebecca Cheptegei's killing by her ex-partner revives calls for action on gender-based violence.8 hours ago -
MarketWatch - Business
Here’s when falling interest rates will hit your mortgage, car loan, credit-card bills and savings accounts
The Fed’s interest-rate cuts will soften the prices consumers pay for debt — but people may not see an impact on their payments for a while.12 hours ago -
The Hill - Politics
House panel advances Kids Online Safety Act despite pushback
A House panel advanced the Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA) on Wednesday, pushing forward legislation intended to boost online privacy and safety for children. The House Energy and Commerce ...12 hours ago -
Inc. - Business
U.S. Will Host Global AI Safety Summit in November
Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo and Secretary of State Anthony Blinken will lead the gathering, scheduled three weeks after the election.13 hours ago -
GameSpot - Tech
Why GTA Online Players Think Its New Anti-Cheat May Hint At GTA 5's Future
GTA Online was recently updated with new anti-cheat software, and some players think this move could be a sign that GTA 5 's PC port may be in for a serious upgrade. If you're a little confused ...13 hours ago -
BBC News - Top stories
What we know about the walkie-talkie explosions
The attacks left at least 21 dead and thousands injured, but how the blasts occurred remains unclear.13 hours ago -
MarketWatch - Business
Here’s one way Boeing plans to preserve cash amid strike
Furloughs for employees and pay cuts for executives are coming at Boeing.13 hours ago -
CNBC - Business
Despite the Fed's first interest rate cut in years, it may be too soon to refinance your mortgage. Here's why
The Federal Reserve just made its first interest rate cut, which can influence mortgage rates. But it still may be too soon to refinance your mortgage.13 hours ago -
Inc. - Business
Instagram Will Make Teen Accounts Private, Citing Online Safety
As parent company Meta faces dozens of lawsuits and a push for restrictions from Congress, it rolls out a safety measure that critics find wanting.14 hours ago -
MarketWatch - Business
Here’s the 8% return investors in cash could be missing out on. Psst, it relates to the housing market.
Housing credit looks like a good place to be for investors, especially with returns rising as the Fed looks to lower rates, says Clayton Triick at Angel Oak Capital Advisors.14 hours ago -
VentureBeat - Tech
Have we reached peak human?
Our evolutionary position as the smartest and most creative brains on planet earth is likely to be challenged by AI in the very near future.14 hours ago -
The New York Times - Lifestyle
What’s It Like When Your Mom Is the ‘Golden Bachelorette’?
The adult children of contestants on dating shows about older people speak out.15 hours ago -
NBC News - Top stories
Why did Israel blow up hundreds of Hezbollah pagers? What we know about the covert operation
A region fearing all-out war may have been taken to the brink by a legion of pagers.16 hours ago - Israel -
ESPN - Sports
Back in L.A., Taurasi knows 'end is near,' not when
In what might have been Diana Taurasi's last game in her hometown of Los Angeles, her Mercury won a chippy game Tuesday night that saw Phoenix veteran Brittney Griner and Sparks rookie Rickea ...17 hours ago -
The Hill - Politics
US passport renewal can now be done online
The U.S. is making passport renewal fully available online, the State Department announced Wednesday, getting rid of the need to print application forms and send a check through the mail. Secretary ...17 hours ago -
The Hill - Politics
Biden administration to convene AI safety summit in California
The Biden administration will host a global safety summit on artificial intelligence in November to discuss the quickly developing technology and efforts to mitigate its risks. Secretary of ...17 hours ago - Joe Biden -
CBS News - Top stories
Joe Posnanski revisits iconic football moments in new book, "Why We Love Football"
Sportswriter Joe Posnanski discusses his new book, "Why We Love Football," where he explores 100 unforgettable moments in football history, including David Tyree's legendary "Helmet Catch."18 hours ago -
The Hill - Politics
Senators, parents ramp up pressure on House to pass Kids Online Safety Act
Senators and parents are ratcheting up pressure on House lawmakers this week to push forward with legislation aimed at increasing children’s digital safety and privacy as a House committee prepares ...21 hours ago -
ABC News - Tech
Instagram makes teen accounts private as pressure mounts on the app to protect children
Instagram is introducing separate teen accounts for those under 18 as it tries to make the platform safer for children amid growing backlash against how social media affects young people’s livesYesterday -
Financial Times - World
Why Europe will not catch up with the US
America has cultural and structural advantages that governments can’t closeYesterday -
NBC News - Top stories
Video shows robbers drop into check cashing store from ceiling in $150,000 heist
Atlanta police on Tuesday continued to search for two robbers captured on video dropping into a check cashing store from the ceiling and grabbing stacks of cash from a safe.Yesterday -
NBC News - Top stories
Video shows robbers in Atlanta falling through ceiling of cash-checking business
A pair of robbers fell through a ceiling of a cash-checking business, according to security footage released by the Atlanta Police. WXIA' Cody Alcorn reports.Yesterday -
MarketWatch - Business
Cash was king — but these bonds are outperforming ahead of Fed rate cuts
A popular ‘T-bill and chill’ trade is about to become a lot less cool as the Fed starts lowering interest rates.Yesterday - Federal Reserve -
The New York Times - Science
Lunar Eclipse During Supermoon Tonight: When and How to See It
Earth’s shadow will partially cover one of the biggest and brightest full moons this year.Yesterday -
The New York Times - World
Burning Oil Tanker in Red Sea Is Towed to Safety
The delicate rescue mission aimed to head off a major environmental disaster after the oil tanker was attacked by Houthi rebels off the coast of Yemen last month.Yesterday -
BBC News - Top stories
Instagram teen accounts and posts to be made private by default
Meta says parents will be able to "guide" a safer experience - critics say the firm itself should do more.Yesterday -
CBS News - Top stories
Meta unveils new Instagram safety measures for teens
Meta, Instagram's parent company, introduced new restrictions on teen accounts to address public concerns about online safety. Jo Ling Kent speaks with Meta's global head of safety.Yesterday - Meta -
The New York Times - Business
Instagram Teen Accounts: What to Know About New Privacy Settings
The social media app says new privacy settings and features will create more age-appropriate experiences for youth under 18.Yesterday -
The Hill - Politics
Why aren’t we treating cybersecurity as an election issue?
Cyberattacks, election interference, human trafficking and more - why aren't we talking about cybersecurity in the 2024 presidential election?Yesterday -
NBC News - Top stories
Instagram to roll out 'teen accounts' with increased privacy — its biggest move yet to protect minors
Teenagers on Instagram will soon be automatically placed in a new type of account with built-in privacy restrictions that give parents more control.Yesterday -
The Guardian - World
Here’s the real ‘enigma’ about Charlotte Owen: why we still take sexist gossip so seriously | Marina Hyde
OK, it’s not great to put a 29-year-old in the Lords – but trouser-rubbing ‘journalists’ spreading innuendo can’t back it up with a shred of evidence. Hello there. Today I would like to talk about ...Yesterday -
ABC News - World
Casualties in Myanmar push Southeast Asia's death toll from Typhoon Yagi past 500
State media in Myanmar reported that floods and landslides triggered by last week’s Typhoon Yagi and seasonal monsoon rains have claimed at least 226 lives, with 77 people missingYesterday -
CBS News - Top stories
When and how to see September's Harvest Moon
The September Harvest Moon will see a partial lunar eclipse, peaking the night of Tuesday, Sept. 17.Yesterday -
CBS News - Top stories
Here's when Amazon's October Prime Day sale is happening
Mark your calendars: Prime Big Deal Days is back this October. Here's what the holiday kick-off sale will begin.2 days ago -
The Guardian - World
Tinder’s School of Swipe is a solid first step – but online dating safety has a long way to go | Lisa Portolan
The challenge remains to create a comprehensive approach that addresses underlying abuse and discrimination. Tinder’s new consent education program represents the dating app’s latest effort to ...2 days ago -
The New York Times - Lifestyle
Fashion Company Clare V. and Home Goods Company Schoolhouse Mark Their First Collaboration
Bold colors and bright patterns mark the first collaboration between the fashion house Clare V. and the home goods company Schoolhouse.2 days ago -
ABC News - Entertainment
Book Review: Joe Posnanski scores with poignant, informative, hilarious 'Why We Love Football'
Sports writer Joe Posnanski shifts his focus from America's pastime to its most popular sport with his new book, “Why We Love Football: A History in 100 Moments."2 days ago