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The New York Times - Business
After Fed Cuts Rates, Biden Claims Credit for Economy’s Strength
The president said he was not declaring victory over inflation, but marking a pivot point for the recovery from pandemic recession.23 minutes ago - Joe Biden -
The Hill - Politics
Ocasio-Cortez, Teamsters head spar over Trump-Harris support
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) and Teamsters President Sean O'Brien sparred following the union's decision to not endorse Vice President Harris or former President Trump in the presidential ...42 minutes ago - Donald Trump -
The New York Times - Top stories
The Fed Rate Cut Was a Tough Call That’s Good For Our Economy
The agency’s bold decision to cut its policy interest rate significantly affirms its commitment to keep the labor market strong.57 minutes ago - Federal Reserve -
BBC News - Top stories
Best shots from Head's 'excellent' 154 as Australia win first ODI
Watch the best shots from Travis Head's unbeaten 154 as Australia beat England by seven wickets at Trent Bridge in the first ODI.1 hour ago - Australia -
The Guardian - World
Travis Head hammers career-best hundred as Australia rout England
1st ODI: England 315; Australia 317-3 – Aus win by seven wickets Australia opener unbeaten on 154 as tourists ease home England spurned a commanding position by succumbing to spin before ...1 hour ago - Australia -
CNBC - Business
Wall Street hits records — here are the winners and the losers after the Fed rate cut
Every weekday, the Investing Club releases the Homestretch; an actionable afternoon update just in time for the last hour of trading.1 hour ago - Federal Reserve -
The Hill - Politics
Yellen on 'soft landing' prediction: 'I believe that’s exactly what we’re seeing in the economy'
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said Thursday she believes the U.S. economy is making the “soft landing” that she predicted two years ago, when inflation soared after the pandemic. In a live ...2 hours ago -
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.3 hours ago -
Yahoo Sports - Sports
Lions head coach Dan Campbell selling home amid security concerns
Campbell's address was leaked online late last season.3 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.4 hours ago - China -
The New York Times - Business
Has the Federal Reserve Pulled Off a Soft Landing?
Investors have sent stocks and bonds higher on expectations of a soft landing. But some Republicans think the central bank overstepped its bounds.4 hours ago - Federal Reserve -
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.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.10 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.Yesterday - 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 -
NBC News - Top stories
One of Brian Callahan's first moves as Tennessee Titans head coach: Hiring his dad
When you’re an NFL head coach, you’re in charge of a lot of things.Yesterday -
CBS Sports - Sports
2024 NFL Week 2 injuries: Dolphins' Tua Tagovailoa heading to IR; wideouts Cooper Kupp, Deebo Samuel sidelined
Notable injuries from Week 2 in the NFLYesterday - NFL -
The Hill - Politics
Lobbying World: Hur heads back to King & Spalding
Robert Hur and Leah Grossi have returned to King & Spalding as partners in the firm’s special matters and government investigations practice. Hur, best known as the special counsel investigating ...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 -
ESPN - Sports
San Diego FC hires Varas as first head coach
The MLS expansion team San Diego FC hired former interim head coach of the U.S. men's national team Mikey Varas as its first head coach on Monday.Yesterday -
ABC News - Sports
California-born Brian Goorjian leaves as head coach of Australian men's basketball team
California-born Brian Goorjian is leaving as head coach of the Australian men’s basketball team after four Olympics and two stints in charge of the BoomersYesterday - California -
NBC News - Politics
GOP senator tells Arab American witness at hate crimes hearing to 'hide your head in a bag'
Sen. John Kennedy, R-La., repeatedly suggested a leading Arab American activist is a Hamas supporter when she testified Tuesday at a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing on hate crimes, and he told ...Yesterday -
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 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 -
CBS Sports - Sports
The Hunt Report: Ex-NFL head coach aims to continue ELF dominance, plus a pair of Ivy League standouts to know
You probably don't know these prospects, but NFL scouts sure do2 days ago -
CBS Sports - Sports
You can't rank Jackson Chourio high enough heading into 2025 Fantasy Baseball drafts
Chourio could take his game to a whole new level in 20252 days ago -
BBC News - Top stories
Easterby to be Ireland interim head coach in 2025
Simon Easterby says it will be a "huge honour" to lead Ireland on an interim basis next year.2 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 -
CNBC - Business
Fed to cut rates by a quarter point with a soft landing expected, according to CNBC Fed Survey
The survey shows 84% of the 27 respondents, including economists, fund managers and strategists, see the Fed cutting by a quarter percentage point.2 days ago - Federal Reserve -
ABC News - Top stories
Federal agency investigating RFK Jr. after severed whale’s head story resurfaces
The NOAA is investigating Robert F. Kennedy Jr. after the resurfacing of a decades-old incident in which Kennedy allegedly drove a dead whale’s head across state lines.2 days ago -
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 -
NBC News - Top stories
Unnamed storm brings a foot of rain to parts of North Carolina, heads north
Hard rain of 1 foot and more inundated the southeastern coast of North Carolina on Monday as a storm moved ashore and aimed for the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast.2 days ago -
The New York Times - Health
Boar’s Head Shuts Down Virginia Plant Tied to Deadly Listeria Outbreak
The company said that the site would close indefinitely and that it would permanently stop making liverwurst. Union officials said the plant’s 500 workers would be given severance and offered ...6 days ago