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The Hill - Politics
Internet in classrooms already harmed learning — don’t make it worse by adding AI
Our students are being shaped by smartphones and other devices; that shape may be less smart than we hope for them.3 hours ago -
Financial Times - Business
Perplexity in talks with top brands on ads model as it challenges Google
AI search start-up develops ‘sponsored’ question system in effort to gain share of $300bn digital ads industry8 hours ago - Google -
MarketWatch - Business
Why Fed bets were so out of whack: Waller explains what put him ‘over the edge’ for a jumbo rate cut
Inflation might actually fall too far, the Fed governor says, opening the door wider for more half-point interest-rate cuts.8 hours ago - Federal Reserve -
MarketWatch - Business
‘I had 3 offers over 11 months’: With the Fed’s 50-basis-point cut, will I finally be able to sell my house?
“It’s a momentous moment. Interest rates are finally declining.”8 hours ago -
MarketWatch - Business
Gold’s record rally gets added jolt from Fed rate cut. Is there anyone left to buy?
Some analysts warn the pool of potential gold buyers could begin to run dry.9 hours ago - Federal Reserve -
MarketWatch - Business
Small-cap stocks post longest rally since 2021 after Fed rate cut. What’s next?
Small-cap stocks just saw their longest winning streak in three and a half years, after the Federal Reserve recalibrated its monetary policy with a big interest-rate cut.9 hours ago - Federal Reserve -
MarketWatch - Business
How to invest if you believe the Fed can’t stop the economy from falling apart
Also: What to expect for loan interest rates, how Social Security survivor and spousal benefits work, and advice from the Moneyist.9 hours ago -
MarketWatch - Business
The Fed decision’s lone dissenter worries the bigger rate cut sends a ‘premature victory’ message to markets
Michelle Bowman was the first Federal Reserve governor to dissent from an interest-rate decision since 2005.9 hours ago - Federal Reserve -
MarketWatch - Business
The Fed rate cut scared me. Where should I invest my $127,000 in savings now?
This reader wonders whether CD rates, high-yield savings accounts and bond ladders are still smart moves, even if interest rates keep dropping.10 hours ago - Federal Reserve -
MarketWatch - Business
Jamie Dimon: Only 5% of everyday Americans probably know about the Fed’s historic interest-rate cut
JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon suggests the half-point interest-rate cut is “a minor thing” that Wall Street — not Main Street — is obsessing over.10 hours ago -
ABC News - Tech
Google begins its defense in antitrust case alleging monopoly over ad technology
Google has opened its defense against allegations that it holds an illegal monopoly on online advertising technology with witness testimony saying the industry is vastly more complex and ...18 hours ago - Google -
CBS News - Top stories
Tab for Trump's tax proposals is adding up. Can the U.S. afford them?
Former President Donald Trump has unveiled a flurry of proposed tax cuts aimed at seniors, homeowners, tipped workers and more.20 hours ago - Donald Trump -
ABC News - Entertainment
Bureau of Prisons says it's adding staff and making fixes at jail where Sean 'Diddy' Combs is held
The Bureau of Prisons has increased staffing at the federal jail in New York City where Sean “Diddy” Combs is incarcerated amid criticism of poor conditions and violence22 hours ago -
CNBC - Business
Fed Governor Waller says inflation softening faster than he expected put him in half-point-cut camp
Waller told CNBC that the data is showing core inflation in the Fed's preferred measure is running below 1.8%22 hours ago - Federal Reserve -
The New York Times - Tech
What the U.S. Has Argued in the Google Ad Tech Antitrust Trial
As the government wraps up its case, it has built a picture of how Google has become dominant among companies that buy and sell ads online.23 hours ago - Google -
Yahoo Sports - Sports
14 former UFC fighters added to Gamebred Bareknuckle MMA event in Mississippi
Gamebred Bareknuckle MMA is back for the second time in 2024 – and its current lineup has more names with UFC notoriety t23 hours ago - UFC -
MarketWatch - Business
Oil prices log weekly gains after Fed rate cut, rising Middle East tensions
Oil futures booked solid weekly gains, boosted by the Federal Reserve’s large interest-rate cut and a renewed rise in tensions in the Middle East.23 hours ago - Federal Reserve -
CBS News - Top stories
Should you borrow home equity now that the Fed has cut rates?
It could be a smart time to borrow from your home's equity — but you should consider a few factors first.Yesterday - Federal Reserve -
The New York Times - Business
What’s Next for Rate Cuts? The Fed Is Watching Jobs and Prices.
A Federal Reserve official predicted quarter point rate cuts if data looked ‘fine’. But he also set out a scenario for a pause — or faster reductions.Yesterday - Federal Reserve -
CBS News - Top stories
Should you buy a home after the Fed's big rate cut?
There are some compelling reasons why homebuyers may want to act now that the Fed has cut rates. Here's what to know.Yesterday -
Financial Times - Business
Top Fed official would back more aggressive interest rate cuts if US data worsen
Influential governor Christopher Waller says inflation is falling more quickly than he expectedYesterday - Federal Reserve -
The Hill - Politics
Harris campaign highlights Trump praise for Robinson in new ad
Vice President Harris’s campaign’s unveiled an ad Friday highlighting former President Trump’s praise for North Carolina Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson (R), seeking to link the two Republicans following ...Yesterday - Donald Trump -
The Hill - Politics
Rosen campaign hits Brown on abortion in new Nevada ad
Sen. Jacky Rosen (D-Nev.) slammed her Republican opponent, Sam Brown, in a new ad that says he wants to "take away abortion rights." "He thinks he can fool us. But MAGA extremist Sam Brown has been ...Yesterday - Abortion -
The Hill - Politics
Which path will the Fed take to ease monetary policy?
There is little historical experience to guide policymakers or investors, because the current economic cycle is like no other in U.S. history.Yesterday - Federal Reserve -
The Hill - Politics
DNC launches ads linking Trump to Robinson after CNN report
The Democratic National Committee (DNC) has launched advertisements linking former President Trump to North Carolina Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson, after an explosive report about the GOP gubernatorial ...Yesterday - Donald Trump -
Inc. - Business
The Fed Is Putting the Stock Market on Track for a Rare Achievement
Stocks in September have been negative for four years in a row but momentum from the rate cut could bring change.Yesterday -
The Hill - Politics
The Fed finally cut interest rates — but let's not get too excited just yet
If you're running a small business, this cut in interest rates will have little impact.Yesterday - Federal Reserve -
MarketWatch - Business
Stocks at risk of a bubble after Fed’s jumbo rate cut, BofA strategist says
One Bank of America strategist thinks the Federal Reserve’s decision to cut interest-rates by 50 basis points this week will ultimately end in tears for investors.Yesterday -
MarketWatch - Business
The Fed spurred a big rally in Nvidia and other chip stocks. Is it sustainable?
Fed commentary could give a further shot in the arm to AI names that have been market leaders, but the broader semiconductor sector still faces challenges and skepticism.Yesterday -
ABC News - Top stories
Will the Fed cut interest rates again this year? Experts weigh in.
The Fed delivered a large interest rate cut this week. Will they do it again?Yesterday - Federal Reserve -
NBC News - Top stories
Dems launch ad push to tie Trump to Mark Robinson following reported porn site comments
Less than 24 hours after CNN published a bombshell report on comments that it said Mark Robinson, the Republican candidate for governor of North Carolina, made on a pornographic website, the ...Yesterday - Donald Trump -
The New York Times - Top stories
Harris Outspends Trump in Ad Battle, and Israel Bombards Hezbollah
Plus, an iconic kitchen brand files for bankruptcy.Yesterday - Donald Trump -
Inc. - Business
Transform Your Brand's Storytelling: The Power of Carousel Ads for Small Businesses
Discover how this versatile format can elevate your brand's narrative -- from showcasing sequential stories to highlighting key features -- and drive engagement like never before.Yesterday -
CNBC - Business
China unexpectedly leaves benchmark lending rates unchanged after Fed’s jumbo cut
The People's Bank of China (PBOC) said it would keep the one-year loan prime rate (LPR) at 3.35%, as well as the five-year LPR at 3.85%.Yesterday - China -
The New York Times - Business
Stocks Hit Record High a Day After Fed’s Big Interest Rate Cut
The S&P 500 rose 1.7 percent on Thursday, rallying a day after the Federal Reserve cut interest rates by half a percentage point.Yesterday -
Yahoo Sports - Sports
Wake Forest AD Responds to Lane Kiffin’s ‘Unwritten Rule’ Attack
After beating Wake Forest 40-6 on Saturday, Ole Miss football coach Lane Kiffin criticized the Demon Deacons for canceling a game against the Rebels previously scheduled for 2025. “It’s kind of an ...3 days ago