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Financial Times - Business
Global stocks rally after jumbo Fed cut
S&P and Nasdaq rise as investors bet half percentage point cut will support US economic growth12 minutes ago - Federal Reserve -
MarketWatch - Business
Powell’s recalibration on rates may bring 1995-like boost to stocks: strategist
That the U.S. no longer needs “emergency levels of monetary squeeze” should be bullish for risky assets, says one strategist.1 hour ago -
BBC News - Top stories
Netflix and TikTok boost overseas sales, says Next
The High Street retailer claims entertainment is exposing the global market to different fashions.3 hours ago - Netflix -
ABC News - Sports
Yankees clinch playoff berth by beating Mariners 2-1 in 10 innings
Following a one-year absence, the New York Yankees are back in the playoffs6 hours ago - MLB -
ESPN - Sports
Yanks, 'better' than a year ago, return to playoffs
After spending last year sitting at home when the postseason arrived, the Yankees wrapped up their place in the playoffs with a 2-1 win over the Mariners in 10 innings.6 hours ago -
Yahoo Sports - Sports
Yankees clinch playoff spot after Julio Rodríguez's baserunning disaster
For the second straight game, the Mariners made a catastrophic baserunning mistake.8 hours ago - MLB -
Financial Times - Business
Europe’s great battery hope Northvolt fights for survival
Swedish start-up struggles to secure funds as it tries to increase production at its gigafactory9 hours ago - Europe -
Yahoo Sports - Sports
MLB playoffs 2024 tracker: Standings, clinch scenarios, postseason schedule and more
Follow along as the 2024 MLB postseason picture comes into focus over the final days of September.16 hours ago - MLB -
Inc. - Business
4 PR Lessons Leaders Can Learn From the VP Hopefuls
No matter your politics, there are communication lessons business leaders can glean from the campaign trail.19 hours ago -
NBC News - Top stories
Fed goes big with interest rate cut in a bid to head off an economic slowdown
The Federal Reserve said Wednesday it was lowering its interest rate by half a percentage point, an unusually aggressive move designed to cushion the economy from a further slowdown.19 hours ago - Federal Reserve -
CBS News - Top stories
This blind teen hopes his singing will bring joy to others
In April, Sawyer McCarthy sang the national anthem at a Columbia Fireflies game, reaching millions of viewers — not only in America but around the world.21 hours ago -
The Guardian - World
Wallabies face up to annual All Blacks examination with new reason for hope | Angus Fontaine
Australia last held the Bledisloe Cup in 2002 but can now turn to inside knowledge at the same time as New Zealand have a chink in their armour. Bledisloe Cup week: New Zealanders still relish it, ...22 hours ago -
ABC News - Sports
McIlroy expresses concerns over Poulter's Ryder Cup captaincy hopes
Rory McIlroy believes it will be difficult for Ian Poulter or Lee Westwood to be a future Ryder Cup captain because they no longer have a connection with Europe’s emerging stars after defecting to ...22 hours ago -
The Guardian - World
La Liga chief Tebas hopes a players’ strike would kill Fifa’s Club World Cup
Javier Tebas says: ‘Rodri is right about a possible strike’ If ‘Club World Cup does not exist … then it is welcome’ A players’ strike would be welcome if it served to wipe Fifa’s Club World Cup ...Yesterday - World Cup -
CBS Sports - Sports
WNBA playoffs: Liberty clinch No. 1 overall seed, home-court advantage throughout playoffs
The Liberty hope this will be the year they win the first title in franchise historyYesterday - WNBA -
The Hill - Politics
GOP: New threat to Trump will boost his campaign
Republican lawmakers think the second assassination attempt against former President Trump could give his struggling campaign a needed boost by energizing GPO voters and putting Democrats on the ...Yesterday - Donald Trump -
The Wall Street Journal - Tech
Craigslist Founder Pledges $100 Million to Boost U.S. Cybersecurity
Donation brings Craig Newmark’s charitable commitments to around $400 million.Yesterday -
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BBC News - Top stories
Climate change is turbo-charging Somalia’s problems - but there's still hope
Despite facing a catastrophic combination of flooding and conflict, there is optimism in the African country - as climate editor Justin Rowlatt discovers.Yesterday - Climate -
CBS Sports - Sports
USMNT's Christian Pulisic offers lone sense of hope for inconsistent Milan after poor Champions League start
Not a lot is going right at Milan, but Pulisic is keeping the team in gamesYesterday - UEFA Champions League -
The Guardian - World
Exploding pager attack in Lebanon is another blow for US peace hopes
Violent blow against Hezbollah leaves the militia vengeful and vulnerable – and again dashes Washington’s diplomacy. Hezbollah vows retaliation after exploding pagers kill at least 9 and hurt ...Yesterday -
The Hill - Politics
Republicans question proposal to boost Secret Service funding
Some Republicans are questioning whether a boost in spending for the Secret Service as part of the upcoming government funding bill would help protect former President Trump in the immediate term. ...Yesterday - Republican Party -
The Guardian - World
Pint of no return? Two-thirds measure could boost English health – study
Scientists reach conclusion after trial in which pints were scrapped in a dozen pubs, bars and restaurants. Fancy a quick two-thirds? It may lack the appeal of the more familiar after work social, ...Yesterday -
MarketWatch - Business
REIT rally fueled by interest-rate-cut hopes may be slowed by a less-dovish Fed
With the Fed set to announce an interest-rate cut on Wednesday, KeyBanc analysts are questioning whether the REIT rally will continue through an extended cutting cycle and are predicting some ...Yesterday - Federal Reserve -
CBS Sports - Sports
Jon Jones 'more than likely' planning to retire after UFC 309, hoping to train with Alex Pereira
Jones vs. Miocic might be a double retirement fight for the UFC heavyweight titleYesterday - UFC -
Inc. - Business
New Trump Crypto Venture Gets Boost From GOP Candidate Himself
Donald Trump announced the creation of a new family cryptocurrency business that--for now--is getting more attention for potential conflicts of interest than the startup's operating details.Yesterday - Donald Trump -
The Hill - Politics
Corporate greed doesn’t need a boost from ‘anti-ESG’ politicians
Republicans are attempting to demonize environmental, social and governance practices in investing.Yesterday -
MarketWatch - Business
A possible Fed interest-rate cut boosts home builders confidence
Builder sentiment rose as mortgage rates fell, the National Association of Home Builders said.Yesterday - Federal Reserve -
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 -
Financial Times - Business
Traders step up bets on BoE interest rate cut
Markets price in 35% chance of central bank move this week as expectations of large US rate cut have grown2 days ago -
The Guardian - World
US military hopefuls hail ruling ending bar on HIV-positive people enlisting
Judge strikes down government restriction and orders military to allow asymptomatic HIV-positive people to join. Ever since he was a child, Isaiah Wilkins had dreamed of joining the US military and ...2 days ago -
BBC News - Top stories
Right to WFH boosts productivity, Labour says
Firms should "judge people on outcomes, not presenteeism", Jonathan Reynolds insists.2 days ago -
The Wall Street Journal - Business
New Hope Keeps Door Open for Acquisitions as Coal Deals Run Hot
Australian miner New Hope’s interest in dealmaking reflects its confidence that coal will remain in demand for years.2 days ago -
Financial Times - World
Rachel Reeves must show that she’s serious about boosting growth
The UK chancellor should take some hard decisions on employment, productivity and investment2 days ago -
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The Wall Street Journal - Business
Microsoft Boosts Dividend, Authorizes Buyback of Up to $60 Billion
Microsoft will raise its quarterly payout by about 11% and begin a new stock-buyback program.2 days ago - Microsoft