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The Hill - Politics
Harris’s ‘Opportunity Society’ is in the shadow of LBJ’s War on Poverty
The Harris economic agenda targets the middle class almost exclusively.4 hours ago -
MarketWatch - Business
Oil prices rise after Fed delivers big interest-rate cut
Oil futures rose Thursday, gaining ground alongside global equities and other assets perceived as risky, a day after the Federal Reserve delivered a large interest-rate cut and set the stage for ...7 hours ago - Federal Reserve -
Financial Times - World
Why the Fed opted for the big rate cut
As US inflation eases, the central bank is now focused on its other mission: protecting jobs13 hours ago - Federal Reserve -
Wired - Tech
US Senate Warns Big Tech to Act Fast Against Election Meddling
In an Intelligence Committee hearing with representatives from Google, Apple, and Meta on Wednesday, senators stressed that foreign influence is far from a solved problem.17 hours ago -
GameSpot - Tech
You Can Save Big On Bravomonster's Premium RC Cars Right Now
Bravomonster's line of premium RC cars are currently on sale at a pretty nice discount, including the Speedster Rechargeable Sports Car , which won the Red Dot Design award for craftsmanship in ...18 hours ago -
CBS Sports - Sports
Celtic's five-goal Champions League thriller shows opportunity for smaller teams in cup's new format
Could teams like Celtic make more noise than expected?18 hours ago - UEFA Champions League -
VentureBeat - Tech
Why Jensen Huang and Marc Benioff see ‘gigantic’ opportunity for agentic AI
Already, progress in agentic AI is “spectacular and surprising,” moving faster and faster and getting into the “flywheel zone," Huang says.19 hours ago -
Financial Times - Business
Big Fed rate cut leaves little changed in stock and bond markets
The rare half-point rate reduction was baked into the rally last week and led to a mild sell-off afterward19 hours ago - Federal Reserve -
The New York Times - Top stories
The Evening: The Fed’s Big Rate Cut
Plus, tonight’s premiere of “The Golden Bachelorette.”20 hours ago -
GameSpot - Tech
The Mario Red Nintendo Switch OLED Is Back In Stock With A Big Discount At Amazon
The red Mario Red Nintendo Switch OLED is back in stock at Amazon at a pretty big discount. Customers in the US can grab the console for just $299 (was $350). Not only is this the first major ...20 hours ago -
MarketWatch - Business
Steelcase says big corporate customers are ordering less office furniture
Shares of Steelcase Inc. fell after hours on Wednesday after the office-furniture maker’s third-quarter sales outlook came up short of Wall Street’s estimates, amid weaker demand from big corporate ...20 hours ago -
The New York Times - Business
Fed Announces Big Rate Cut
“We concluded that this was the right thing for the economy and the people we serve,” the Federal Reserve chair, Jerome Powell, said, referring to the central bank’s decision to cut interest rates ...21 hours ago - Federal Reserve -
The New York Times - Top stories
There Was Nothing Political About the Fed’s Big Interest Rate Cut
If anything, the cutting should have begun earlier.21 hours ago -
MarketWatch - Business
Moody’s lifts outlook on four big regional banks to stable from negative
The debt outlook for Fifth Third Bancorp, First Citizens Bancshares Inc., Regions Financial Corp. and Huntington Bancshares Inc. has been raised to stable from negative by Moody’s on healthier ...21 hours ago -
CBS News - Top stories
Here's how the Fed's big rate cut affects mortgages
The Federal Reserve slashed rates by an unexpected 50 basis points today. Here's how that could impact mortgages.22 hours ago -
CNBC - Business
The Fed goes big — a nice jumpstart to lowering mortgage rates and boosting housing plays
Every weekday, the Investing Club releases the Homestretch; an actionable afternoon update just in time for the last hour of trading.22 hours ago - Mortgage -
The New York Times - Business
How Big Will the Fed Rate Cut Be? Officials Need to Strike a Balance.
Policymakers are expected to lower rates for the first time in four years on Wednesday while releasing fresh economic forecasts.23 hours ago - Federal Reserve -
CBS News - Top stories
Save big on Dewalt tools at Amazon ahead of October Prime Day
Starting a fall project? Grab these must-have Dewalt tools on sale ahead of Amazon's October Prime Day event.Yesterday -
The New York Times - World
Russia Seizes Town in Donetsk as Ukraine Hits Ammunition Depot
The capture of Ukrainsk underscored Russia’s steady advances in the Donetsk region. Ukraine is trying to counter with strikes on Russian military infrastructure.Yesterday - Ukraine -
The New York Times - Top stories
The Man Behind the End of Roe v. Wade Has Big Plans for America
In the world of political fund-raising, there is hard money, soft money, dark money — and Leonard Leo money.Yesterday -
ESPN - Sports
Bounce-back picks: Defensemen to draft
Which defensemen can bounce back to previous scoring highs after a disappointing 2023-24? Keep reading to find out.Yesterday -
Financial Times - World
Westminster’s big two and the new race for political space
The UK’s duopoly of Labour and Conservatives has never looked more vulnerableYesterday -
ESPN - Sports
The return of the SuperSonics, conference realignment and other big NBA expansion questions
Now that the NBA's TV deal is complete, expansion is up next. So when will it happen and who will be involved?Yesterday - NBA -
ESPN - Sports
Awards tracker: Wilson, Clark are unanimous picks
The final week of the regular season is upon us, which means it's time for voters to submit official award ballots.Yesterday -
The New York Times - Top stories
Trump Makes Big Promises, With Little Detail, for Michigan’s Auto Industry
At his first campaign event since the apparent assassination attempt on Sunday, Donald J. Trump used dire language to insist that if he loses in November it would crush auto jobs.Yesterday - Donald Trump -
MarketWatch - Business
Gold is giving you a once-in-a-generation buying opportunity on its way to 4,400
The upside breakout in gold prices has more room to run.Yesterday -
GameSpot - Tech
Prime Big Deal Days Returns In October, And Early Deals Are Available Now
Amazon announced its next big 48-hour sale, Prime Big Deal Days , will take place October 8 and 9. The event is essentially Prime Day round two, giving Prime members a chance to grabs tons of ...Yesterday -
NBC News - Top stories
A Fed rate cut is coming. How big is anyone's guess.
The Federal Reserve is poised to cut its key interest rate Wednesday, the first time since the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic that it has pushed it lower.Yesterday - Federal Reserve -
CNBC - Business
Harris-Trump election has Big Tech 'at a crossroads' after slump in dealmaking
With regulators making it hard for large tech companies to do significant deals, M&A transaction volume in the industry continues to drop.Yesterday - Donald Trump -
CBS News - Top stories
Dip into big savings with the best hot tub deals for fall 2024
From budget-friendly options to luxury spas, we've found the best hot tubs at unbeatable prices for 2024.Yesterday -
CNBC - Business
FanDuel parent Flutter looks for international growth with big acquisitions in Italy, Brazil
Flutter is making acquisitions in Italy and Brazil as the British parent company of FanDuel looks to international markets for growth.Yesterday -
ABC News - Sports
Sean Payton bypasses opportunity to go for onside kick under new rules after Colts, Niners try
It seemed like the perfect time for Sean Payton to try an onside kick under the NFL's new kickoff rules that only allow them in the fourth quarter if the team is trailing2 days ago -
ABC News - Sports
College football guarantee games pay millions to small-budget schools but opportunities could shrink
Guarantee games are a staple of the college football season2 days ago - College Football -
GameSpot - Tech
Lego Jabba's Barge Announced, Big Enough To Choke The Sarlacc Pit
A new Lego set based on Jabba the Hutt's sail barge from Star Wars: Return of the Jedi has been officially announced, and this one looks like a big display piece. With almost 4,000 pieces and ...2 days ago -
BBC News - Top stories
What should Celtic expect from 'big underdogs' Slovan Bratislava
BBC Scotland's Liam McLeod profiles Celtic's first Champions League opponent2 days ago -
Inc. - Business
Why Company Growth Rate Equals Career Opportunity Rate
Your company's growth rate is a valuable talent retention tool.2 days ago -
CNBC - Business
Big names like David Tepper and 'Big Short' investor Michael Burry are quietly upping their bets on the Chinese economy
From property woes to sluggish economic data, China appears to be suffering from long Covid.2 days ago -
NBC News - Top stories
Meet Douyin, the Chinese version of TikTok adding to ByteDance's big business
Douyin, the Chinese version of TikTok, spurred a creator economy with more than 700 million active users. The social media video app, owned by ByteDance has parental controls and even time limits. ...2 days ago - Tiktok