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Financial Times - Business
S&P 500 hits new record after Fed makes jumbo cut to US interest rates
Global stocks rally as investors bet that the central bank’s move will support US economic growth3 hours ago - Federal Reserve -
CNBC - Business
August home sales drop more than expected, as prices set a new record
The median price of an existing home sold in August was $416,700, up 3.1% from August 2023.4 hours ago -
NBC News - Top stories
August home sales drop more than expected, as prices set a new record
Sales of previously owned homes fell 2.5% in August from July, to a seasonally adjusted annualized rate of 3.86 million units, according to the National Association of Realtors.5 hours ago -
BBC News - Top stories
Interest rates held at 5% but set to fall gradually, says Bank
Economists are betting on rates being held in September with a cut to come in November instead.5 hours ago -
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BBC News - Top stories
Thunderstorm warnings mark end of UK summer
The week is set to end with a bang in the southern half of the UK as the warm spell concludes. Tomasz Schafernaker explains.8 hours ago - United Kingdom -
Yahoo Sports - Sports
Aidan Hutchinson could set the NFL record for sacks in a five-game stretch
Lions defensive end Aidan Hutchinson has started this season on a tear, picking up right where he left off at the end of last season.11 hours ago - NFL -
Financial Times - Business
Schizophrenia: the new drug set to tackle the ‘cancer of psychiatry’
But the healthcare system in the US still struggles to provide adequate care for those with serious mental illness16 hours ago -
The New York Times - Lifestyle
An Albanian Brand Goes Into High-End Watchmaking
Working with the Swiss movement specialist Agenhor, Pirro created a timepiece that has tiny dancers and musicians on its mosaic dial.Yesterday -
CBS News - Top stories
Trump and Harris' views on inflation — their records and what they've said
Inflation is a top issue for voters heading into 2024 presidential election. Here's what we know about Harris and Trump's views on combating high prices for Americans.Yesterday - Donald Trump -
Inc. - Business
Retail Spending Rise Bolsters Year-End Outlook
Census Department data for August shows consumers defied economists' predictions of shrinking retail spending, setting the stage for a potentially robust holiday shopping season.Yesterday -
BBC News - Top stories
Train drivers accept pay deal to end two years of strike action
Aslef said 96.6% of its members who voted backed the deal, marking the end of long-running strikes.Yesterday -
ESPN - Sports
Wilson tops Reese's single-season rebound record
With seven rebounds at Seattle, Aces star A'ja Wilson passed injured Sky rookie Angel Reese for the WNBA's single-season rebounding record.Yesterday -
The New York Times - Top stories
The Man Behind the End of Roe v. Wade Has Big Plans for America
In the world of political fund-raising, there is hard money, soft money, dark money — and Leonard Leo money.Yesterday -
ESPN - Sports
Back in L.A., Taurasi knows 'end is near,' not when
In what might have been Diana Taurasi's last game in her hometown of Los Angeles, her Mercury won a chippy game Tuesday night that saw Phoenix veteran Brittney Griner and Sparks rookie Rickea ...Yesterday -
ESPN - Sports
Kane nets 4, passes Rooney as Bayern score 9
Harry Kane scored four times on Tuesday to bring his Champions League goal total to 34, blowing past the previous record of 30 set by Wayne Rooney for the most goals by an English player in the ...Yesterday -
The New York Times - Sports
The Champions League Returned with Records and Outrageous Goals
It was a wild night of action in Europe as 28 goals were scored across six matches on Tuesday.Yesterday - UEFA Champions League -
MarketWatch - Business
Dow’s record run leaves transports behind. Here’s what it means for stocks.
How unusual is the underperformance of the Dow Transports — and how concerning is it?Yesterday -
BBC News - Top stories
Protest 'buffer zones' around abortion clinics to come into force
Those who break the law protecting areas around abortion clinics could face an unlimited fine.Yesterday - Abortion -
Financial Times - Business
Exploding pagers join long history of killer communications devices
Israel, blamed by Hizbollah for Tuesday’s attack, has long used telephones and their successors to track and kill enemiesYesterday -
ESPN - Sports
Preston upset Fulham in EFL Cup record shootout
Championship side Preston secured the biggest shock of the Carabao Cup third round on Tuesday, beating Premier League Fulham 16-15 in the longest penalty shootout in the competition's history.Yesterday -
CBS Sports - Sports
A'ja Wilson sets WNBA's single-season rebounding record amid historic individual season
Wilson recently became the first player in WNBA history to score 1,000 points in a seasonYesterday -
The New York Times - Sports
A Small-Market Team Is Setting an Example for M.L.B.
The Royals are on the brink of the postseason because they wanted to get better quickly. It’s refreshing, a columnist for The Athletic writes.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 -
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 -
The New York Times - Business
Boeing Restarts Labor Negotiations as It Seeks End to Strike
Federal mediators are helping the aerospace manufacturer and leaders of the union representing more than 33,000 workers who went on strike last week reach a deal.2 days ago -
Yahoo Sports - Sports
Fantasy Football Week 3 Rankings: Tight ends (Half-PPR)
The fantasy football experts of Yahoo Fantasy reveal their Week 3 tight end rankings.2 days ago - Fantasy Football -
Yahoo Sports - Sports
Fantasy Football Week 3 Rankings: Tight Ends (Full-PPR)
The Yahoo Fantasy team reveals their Week 3 PPR tight end rankings.2 days ago - Fantasy Football -
Inc. - Business
One Kroger-Albertsons Merger Blocking Trial Ends as Others Loom
As proceedings wind up in Portland, suits brought by Washington State and Colorado head to court to stop the grocery chain tie-up.2 days ago -
The New York Times - Business
F.D.I.C. Says Banks Need to Keep a Record of Their Fintech Customers
Banks holding customer funds for money management apps should keep track of customers’ identities and balances, the agency says.2 days ago -
CBS News - Top stories
North Carolina town hit with record rainfall: "Once every 1,000 years"
Several North Carolina towns saw historic rainfall Monday. One street in particular recorded more rain than the area has likely seen in 1,000 years.2 days ago -
The Hill - Politics
Negotiate with Moscow to end the Ukraine war and prevent nuclear devastation
When American leaders should be focused on finding a diplomatic off-ramp to a war that should never have been allowed to take place, the Biden-Harris administration is instead pursuing a policy ...2 days ago - Ukraine -
BBC News - Top stories
Amazon tells staff to get back to office five days a week
The e-commerce giant is ending hybrid working and will stop people hot-desking in the US.2 days ago - Amazon -
NBC News - Top stories
Japan celebrates record Emmy success for ‘Shogun’ as cultural win
Japan’s government and people cheered the record trophy haul for period drama “Shogun” at the Emmy Awards as yet another win for their history and culture.2 days ago - Japan -
The Wall Street Journal - Business
Kingfisher Lifts Lower End of Guidance As Profits Rise
B&Q owner Kingfisher raised the lower end of its fiscal 2025 profit guidance above market expectations, after the B&Q owner posted higher earnings for the first half, despite weaker sales.2 days ago -
ABC News - Entertainment
Emmy Awards ratings up more than 50%, reversing record lows
The Emmys telecast on ABC reached nearly 7 million viewers, a jump of more than 50% from the record low of the last ceremony in January2 days ago -
CBS News - Top stories
Israeli official offers safe passage to Hamas leader in bid to end war
Israeli airstrikes killed 16 people Monday, that included a strike on a refugee camp in central Gaza. Israel also faces international pressure to reach a hostage and cease-fire deal with Hamas. CBS ...2 days ago - Israel