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MarketWatch - Business
Leading index for U.S. economy falls for sixth straight month, signaling slower growth ahead
The leading indicators for the U.S. economy sank 0.2% in August, the privately run Conference Board said Thursday. That is the sixth straight monthly decline.2 hours ago -
Los Angeles Times - Entertainment
China's flagging economy — and Kanye West — give each other a helping hand
The American rapper's unexpected China concert boosted local spending, which the government desperately needs but has struggled to do.3 hours ago - China -
The New York Times - Business
Bank of England Holds Rates Steady but Signals Gradual Easing
The British central bank has emphasized its intention to move steadily to ensure that inflation continues to slow.7 hours ago -
The Guardian - World
I’ve studied geopolitics all my life: climate breakdown is a bigger threat than China and Russia | Anatol Lieven
‘Risk’ analyses largely ignore the dangers of the climate crisis. Unless we wake up to them, they will soon outweigh all others . The Irish sea captain who in 1751 discovered the Atlantic ...8 hours ago - China -
Financial Times - World
Must countries choose between the west and China?
The ‘in-betweeners’ have profited from diverse trade relations — but may increasingly have to choose sides9 hours ago - China -
The New York Times - Top stories
Aaron Sorkin Thinks Life Still Imitates ‘The West Wing’
The political drama debuted 25 years ago. But the creator believes the politics were mostly beside the point.9 hours ago -
Financial Times - Business
Fed cuts rates by half a point and signals era of easing has begun
US central bank’s decision marks milestone in two-year fight against inflation14 hours ago - Federal Reserve -
CBS News - Top stories
World reacts to Lebanon device explosions as Blinken visits Egypt
Devices exploding in Lebanon that apparently belonged to Hezbollah militants could escalate tensions in the Middle East. This comes as Secretary of State Antony Blinken visits Egypt. CBS News ...23 hours ago -
The New York Times - World
Blinken Visits Egypt, but Skips a Stop in Israel
The secretary of state is making his 10th visit to the Middle East since the Oct. 7 attacks. Until now, he has met with officials in Israel each time.Yesterday - Israel -
ABC News - World
Blinken says surprise escalations threaten to derail talks for a cease-fire in Gaza
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken has expressed frustration at surprise escalations that threaten to derail efforts to broker a cease-fire deal in GazaYesterday -
The Hill - Politics
Jill Biden to host White House event marking 'The West Wing' 25th anniversary
First Lady Jill Biden plans to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the television show "The West Wing" at The White House on Friday evening. The White House said the event will "celebrate the role of ...Yesterday - Joe Biden -
CBS News - Top stories
Blinken says U.S. was not involved in exploding pager incidents against Hezbollah
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken says the U.S. was not involved with and did not have advance knowledge of the alleged exploding pager attacks against Hezbollah that have killed at least 12 ...Yesterday -
The Hill - Politics
Blinken says US did not know about exploding pagers in Lebanon, calls for restraint
Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Wednesday that the U.S. did not know about and was not involved in a wave of exploding pagers targeting Hezbollah operatives in Lebanon, and urged restraint ...Yesterday -
The Guardian - World
It is time for a reckoning in the west over Hungary, says US ambassador
Allies must face reality of divergence under Orbán and country’s ‘doublespeak’, says David Pressman. The US ambassador in Budapest has said Hungary’s democracy problems and foreign policy ...Yesterday -
ESPN - Sports
Transfer Talk: Man United, West Ham eye Bayern's Goretzka
Reports suggest that both Manchester United and West Ham United are looking to sign Bayern Munich's Leon Goretzka. Transfer Talk has the latest.Yesterday - Premier League -
The Guardian - World
Who keeps Europe's wealthy west going? Underpaid, invisible migrants from its east – and I went undercover to find them | Saša Uhlová
I took on three of the jobs shunned by western workers. Our mini-series reveals the hidden lives of those with no choice. Undercover as a farm worker in Germany: ‘My hands are numb. No one knows ...Yesterday -
The Guardian - World
Cookathons, speechathons and skipathons: the rapid rise of obscure world record attempts in west Africa
Guinness World Record attempts have risen sharply in the last year and a half – but controversy has followed . In 2008, two years after Ebenezer Smith graduated from high school with no means to go ...Yesterday -
Financial Times - World
How extremist settlers in the West Bank became the law
Mobilisation of violent settlers has intensified Palestinians’ fears of attacks and displacementYesterday -
Financial Times - Business
How extremist settlers in the West Bank became the law
Mobilisation of violent settlers has intensified Palestinians’ fears of attacks and displacementYesterday -
The Guardian - World
Ukraine war briefing: Blinken briefed on Kyiv’s plan to push Russia to end war
Zelenskiy expected to present plan to UN general assembly next week; Microsoft says Russia behind Harris disinformation. What we know on day 938. See all our Ukraine war coverage US secretary ...Yesterday - Ukraine -
The Guardian - World
Lebanon explosions ‘an extremely concerning escalation’, says UN official, as Hezbollah threatens retaliation – live
Young girl among those killed as nearly 3,000 people injured; US says it had no involvement. Hezbollah vows retaliation after deadly pager explosions At a glance: what we know so far German ...Yesterday -
The New York Times - Tech
Caroline Ellison, Star Witness in FTX Case, Should Receive Lenient Sentence, Prosecutors Signal
Ms. Ellison, Sam Bankman-Fried’s former girlfriend and a top executive in his empire, is set to be sentenced on Sept. 24 for her role in the collapse of the crypto exchange.Yesterday -
The Hill - Politics
The West must stand with Georgia in the fight for democracy
To guarantee a brighter European future for the people of Georgia, it is vital for the international community to help guarantee truly free and fair elections2 days ago -
CBS Sports - Sports
Grading NFL's rookie QBs and other young signal-callers: Top draft picks still can't find their footing
It's been a (mostly) ugly start for these players2 days ago - NFL -
The Guardian - World
West Papua rebels propose terms for release of New Zealand pilot Phillip Mehrtens
Announcement comes hours after rebels said the Indonesian army had bombed its headquarters where Mehrtens is being kept. Rebels in Indonesia’s West Papua region have proposed terms for the release ...2 days ago - New Zealand