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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.1 hour ago -
BBC News - Top stories
Brazil fines Musk's X for site's return after ban
The social media platform formerly known as Twitter was banned in the country in August.2 hours ago - Brazil -
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.2 hours ago - China -
ESPN - Sports
'Doubted' Brewers defy odds, win Central again
The Brewers overcame a managerial change and multiple season-ending injuries to clinch the NL Central title for the team's sixth playoff berth in seven years.4 hours ago -
CBS News - Top stories
Sean "Diddy" Combs denied bail again in federal sex trafficking case
Music mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs has been denied bail for a second time while being held on federal sex trafficking and racketeering charges in New York. The 54-year-old tried for home detention, ...5 hours ago -
ABC News - Top stories
Biden to celebrate progress of American economy in Thursday remarks
In remarks on Thursday at the Economic Club of Washington, D.C., President Biden will celebrate the progress of the American economy, but stop short of declaring victory.7 hours ago - Joe Biden -
The New York Times - Business
After Fed Cuts Rates, Biden Will Claim Credit for Economy’s Strength
The president’s speech on Thursday won’t be a “victory lap,” officials said, but it will celebrate falling inflation and borrowing costs along with solid growth.9 hours ago - Joe Biden -
The New York Times - Business
How Inflation and High Interest Rates Have Changed the Economy
As inflation cools and the Federal Reserve cuts rates, an era of economic upheaval is coming to a close, but not without lingering marks.9 hours ago -
ABC News - Tech
Lebanon is rocked again by exploding devices as Israel declares a new phase of war
Israel's defense minister declares a “new phase” of war as Hezbollah officials and Lebanon's state media say explosions went off in Beirut and multiple parts of Lebanon in an apparent second wave ...9 hours ago - Israel -
MarketWatch - Business
Britain’s top clothes seller Next lifts profit guidance again
Next’s sales were boosted by surging sales in its overseas businesses including in the U.S. and India9 hours ago -
ABC News - Top stories
Sean 'Diddy' Combs denied bail again in sex trafficking indictment
Sean "Diddy" Combs learned Wednesday he will be held without bail on charges including sex trafficking by force and transportation to engage in prostitution.17 hours ago -
NBC News - Top stories
Sean 'Diddy' Combs denied bail again
Sean 'Diddy' Combs remains in a New York City jail after another unsuccessful bid for bail today. Combs was arrested Monday charged with racketeering conspiracy and sex trafficking and accused of ...19 hours ago -
The Guardian - World
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs to stay in jail until sex-trafficking trial begins as bail again denied
Second judge refuses bail to music mogul, 54, citing possibility that he could tamper with witnesses. Hip-hop mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs will have to await trial on sex-trafficking and ...20 hours ago -
The Hill - Politics
Hezbollah hit again with device explosions
Presented by Lockheed Martin — Israel is the No. 1 suspect {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story Handheld radios explode in Lebanon The radio explosions ...20 hours ago -
CNBC - Business
How Fed rate cuts affect the global economy
Federal Reserve interest rate decisions can influence the trajectory of the U.S. economy and create spillover effects in parts of the global financial system.23 hours ago - Federal Reserve -
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.Yesterday - Federal Reserve -
The Hill - Politics
Watch live: Fed Chair Jerome Powell speaks on interest rates, economy
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell is expected to announce the first interest rate cuts by the central bank in more than a year on Wednesday afternoon. The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) has ...Yesterday - Federal Reserve -
ABC News - Top stories
WATCH: Hawaii’s Kilauea Volcano erupts again
One of the world’s most active volcanos is erupting, prompting a volcano watch alert in surrounding areas.Yesterday -
The New York Times - World
Kashmiris Are Voting Again. But Do They Have a Voice?
An election that began on Wednesday will restore some of the self-rule India took away in 2019. But a lasting chill has fallen over Kashmir.Yesterday -
CNBC - Business
Ray Dalio names the top five forces shaping the global economy
Speaking at the Milken Institute's Asia Summit in Singapore, the founder of Bridgewater Associates said the five factors are interrelated and often cyclical.Yesterday -
ABC News - Health
Senate Republicans again block legislation to guarantee women's rights to IVF
Republicans have blocked for a second time this year legislation to establish a nationwide right to in vitro fertilization, arguing that the vote is an election-year stunt after Democrats forced a ...Yesterday - Republican Party -
The New York Times - Top stories
Senate Republicans Block I.V.F. Bill Again, Breaking With Trump
Democrats brought up the measure again to highlight Republican opposition to abortion rights and make the case to voters that the G.O.P. stance threatens access to reproductive health care.Yesterday - Donald Trump -
NBC News - Politics
Harris talks economy, Trump comments about immigrants in Ohio in NABJ event
Vice President Harris spoke at a discussion hosted by the National Association of Black Journalists in Philadelphia on Tuesday, weeks after former President Trump questioned her racial identity at ...Yesterday - Donald Trump -
The Hill - Politics
Republicans sink IVF bills. Again.
Presented by Plan B One Step — Republicans derided the bill as a show vote {beacon} Health Care Health Care The Big Story Republicans sink IVF bills. Again. In a repeat of this past June, ...Yesterday - Republican Party -
BBC News - Top stories
Tim Davie says he can’t see Huw Edwards working at BBC again
The BBC director general says the convicted former presenter would not return "for obvious reasons".Yesterday -
ABC News - Top stories
Senate IVF bill fails again to advance on mostly party line vote
Senate Majority Leader Schumer wanted to put Republicans on record with their vote on IVF, which has become a flashpoint in the presidential election.Yesterday -
ABC News - Top stories
Senate to vote again on IVF fertility protections in election-year push
The Senate will vote for the second time this year on legislation to establish a nationwide right for in vitro fertilization2 days ago -
MarketWatch - Business
Retail sales rise again and show U.S. economy still on solid ground ahead of Fed rate cut
Sales at retailers rose slightly in August in a sign of resilience among U.S. households, suggesting the U.S. economy is still on solid footing as the Federal Reserve plots to cut interest rates.2 days ago - Federal Reserve -
The Guardian - World
EU fingerprint and facial recognition checks expected to be delayed again
Border checks system was due to go live in November but some countries say they are not ready. The full implementation of an EU entry-exit system introducing fingerprinting and facial recognition ...2 days ago - European Union -
The New York Times - Top stories
China’s ‘Silver Economy’ Is Thriving as Birthrate Plunges
The shrinking population poses threats to growth but has opened opportunities for businesses that serve seniors.2 days ago - China