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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.1 hour ago -
CBS News - Top stories
Federal Reserve enacts first rate cut since 2020
The Federal Reserve lowered interest rates by half a percentage point Wednesday, more than expected. It's the first rate cut since the pandemic in 2020, and the largest cut since the 2008 financial ...2 hours ago - Federal Reserve -
NBC News - Politics
Tech executives grilled over election disinformation
A top Senate committee grilled top tech executives today over the increasing number of foreign adversaries working to interfere online in the 2024 presidential election, including Iran, Russia and ...2 hours ago -
ESPN - Sports
Chiefs say Hunt has 'grown up' since '18 release
Kareem Hunt, who was released by the Chiefs in 2018 after a video surfaced of him shoving and kicking a woman, has since "grown up," coach Andy Reid said.4 hours ago - NFL -
ABC News - World
Haiti creates a provisional electoral council to prepare for the first elections since 2016
Haiti’s government has created a provisional electoral council4 hours ago -
BBC News - Top stories
US interest rates cut by 0.5% in first drop in four years
The Federal Reserve has cut its key lending rate by 0.5 percentage points - a larger cut than expected.4 hours ago -
The Hill - Politics
Michelle Bowman becomes first Fed governor to dissent since 2005
Michelle Bowman, a governor on the Federal Reserve Board, became the first Fed official since 2005 to vote against the central bank’s interest rate decision when she dissented Wednesday against the ...5 hours ago - Federal Reserve -
ABC News - Top stories
Federal Reserve cuts interest rates for 1st time since 2020
"The time has come for policy to adjust," Fed Chair Jerome Powell said last month.6 hours ago - Federal Reserve -
The Hill - Politics
Teamsters union skips endorsement in presidential race for first time since 1996
The International Brotherhood of Teamsters will not issue an endorsement in the presidential election for the first time since 1996, and for only the second time since 1960. Teamsters General ...6 hours ago -
The Hill - Politics
Watch live: Senate Intel panel to grill tech execs on election interference
Executives from Microsoft, Google's parent company Alphabet and Meta — which owns Facebook and Instagram — are providing testimony to the Senate Intelligence Committee Wednesday about attempts by ...7 hours ago -
Inc. - Business
This Company Is Giving Office Water Coolers a High-Tech Makeover. Hybrid Workers Are Big Fans
Bevi's sustainable water dispensers have seen less use post-pandemic--yet the company is hitting new revenue highs, thanks to hybrid employees' enthusiasm.9 hours ago -
CBS News - Top stories
Two new Barbie Stanley cups drop today. Where to get them
Barbie fans won't want to miss the limited-edition Barbie Stanley cups dropping every day this week.10 hours ago -
The Guardian - World
Trump praises Secret Service in first event since thwarted assassination plot
Former president talks up tariffs in Flint, Michigan, and warns attendees of dangers of nuclear ‘obliteration’ . Trump held his first campaign event on Tuesday since the thwarted assassination ...Yesterday - Donald Trump -
CBS News - Top stories
Trump makes first campaign appearance since apparent assassination attempt
Trump supporters said they feel safe attending his campaign rally in Michigan.Yesterday - Donald Trump -
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The Guardian - World
Catherine returns to royal duties for first time since end of cancer treatment
Princess of Wales was listed in the Court Circular after a meeting about early years development of children. The Princess of Wales has been listed in the official record of royal events for the ...Yesterday -
BBC News - Top stories
Kate at first work meeting since cancer treatment
Princess of Wales continues her gradual return to public life with her first work meeting this year.Yesterday -
CBS News - Top stories
Here are the 20 most popular businesses on Yelp since it started
Yelp, which is marking its 20th anniversary, says its reviewers' most popular places range from eateries to cultural institutions.Yesterday -
The Hill - Politics
Klobuchar, Warner press tech leaders to take action against election-related disinformation
Democratic Sens. Amy Klobuchar (Minn.) and Mark Warner (Va.) sent a letter to major tech leaders on Tuesday, urging them to take "decisive action" against disinformation related to the 2024 general ...Yesterday -
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 -
ESPN - Sports
Eagles' Barkley: 'Let my team down' with drop
Eagles running back Saquon Barkley took responsibility for his drop late in Monday night's game when a catch could have sealed a win over the Falcons.Yesterday -
ESPN - Sports
Ryans: Tackle Mixon injured on 'definitely' hip-drop
Texans coach DeMeco Ryans, having reviewed film of the play, said Monday he believes RB Joe Mixon's ankle injury Sunday night was caused by Bears LB T.J. Edwards using an illegal hip-drop tackle ...Yesterday -
CBS News - Top stories
How far will mortgage interest rates drop this week?
The Fed is set to issue its first rate cut since 2020 this week. Here's how far mortgage interest rates could then drop.Yesterday - Mortgage -
CBS News - Top stories
Trump campaigning in Michigan in first public appearance since apparent assassination attempt
Former President Donald Trump is back on the campaign trail in Michigan Tuesday for his first public event since Sunday's apparent assassination attempt. CBS News political correspondent Caitlin ...Yesterday - Donald Trump -
CBS News - Top stories
How to make CD accounts valuable as interest rates drop
There are ways to make CD accounts valuable even as interest rates fall. Here's how to get the most out of them.Yesterday -
MarketWatch - Business
Corporate M&A activity expected to rise for the first time since 2021: EY
Artificial intelligence and lower interest rates will boost deals of $100 million or more after drops in 2023 and 2022, EY says.Yesterday -
CBS News - Top stories
Is debt relief worth it as interest rates drop? Experts weigh in
Interest rates on credit cards and loans may begin to drop. So should borrowers still use debt relief services?Yesterday -
The Hill - Politics
Trump to hold first campaign event since new assassination threat
Former President Trump will return to the campaign trail on Tuesday for the first time since the Secret Service engaged an alleged would-be-assassin along the perimeter of his Florida golf club ...Yesterday - Donald Trump -
NBC News - Top stories
Trump and Harris had 'cordial' call following apparent assassination attempt
Trump to hold first public event since apparent assassination attemptYesterday - Donald Trump -
CBS News - Top stories
Venezuela accused of "most violent" repression since disputed election
Venezuela's government has intensified use of the "harshest and most violent" tools of repression in the wake of a disputed election, U.N. experts say.Yesterday -
CNBC - Business
CNBC Daily Open: Rate cuts might not benefit tech the most
Technology stocks benefit the most from low interest rates, conventional market wisdom says. But that might not hold true this cycle.Yesterday -
The Wall Street Journal - Business
Mercedes-Benz Sells out of China EV Maker as Luxury Spending Drops
Mercedes-Benz has sold its remaining 10% stake in premium EV and hybrid maker Denza to BYD in the wake of disappointing sales locally.Yesterday - China