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MarketWatch - Business
Fed is more worried about labor market than Powell let on, William Dudley says
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell did a “great job” of explaining the reasons for an aggressive interest-rate cut in a “non-scary way,” former New York Fed President William Dudley said Thursday.2 hours ago - Federal Reserve -
CNBC - Business
Ray Dalio says the Fed has a tough balancing act as the economy faces 'enormous amount of debt'
On Wednesday, Dalio listed debt, money and the economic cycle as one of the top five forces influencing the global economy.3 hours ago -
NBC News - Top stories
Stocks jump following larger-than-expected Fed rate cut — but labor market concerns linger
Stocks surged to open Thursday trading in the wake of the Federal Reserve’s announcement that it was lowering interest rates by half a percentage point.7 hours ago - Federal Reserve -
BBC News - Top stories
Couple faces separation by sea over dementia care
David Sexton, 86, has been told there are no nursing home spaces available on the Isle of Wight.18 hours ago -
Financial Times - World
London and New York cocoa prices in rare divergence as shortages bite
Processors buy up high-grade beans, leaving poorer quality stock in UK warehouses20 hours ago - New York -
CBS News - Top stories
Could the "YIMBY" movement fix America's affordable housing shortage?
Some cities and states are throwing out single-family zoning to increase density and create more affordable housing.23 hours ago -
NBC News - Top stories
Harris' labor split screen: From the Politics Desk
Kamala Harris failed to secure the endorsement of a major union, but her campaign is leaning on the organizational muscle of the key labor groups that are in her corner.Yesterday -
CBS News - Top stories
Harvey Weinstein faces more charges in New York
Harvey Weinstein is facing more sex crime charges in New York on unheard allegations of assault that took place in New York City. CBS News New York's Alice Gainer reports on his return to court.Yesterday - New York -
NBC News - Top stories
'An indispensable weapon': Harris mobilizes diverse labor force in the Sun Belt
Kamala Harris is tapping into the organizational strength of unions with high numbers of women and people of color in key battleground states like Arizona and Nevada.Yesterday -
CBS Sports - Sports
Bill Belichick argues the Lions are enjoying 'fruits of the labor' brought by Matt Patricia
Belichick makes a case for his disciple, who was reviled as the Lions' head coachYesterday -
The Hill - Politics
Risky coastal development expanding in face of climate change
Welcome to The Hill's Sustainability newsletter {beacon} Sustainability Sustainability The Big Story Risky coastal development expanding in face of climate change Decades of development ...Yesterday - Climate -
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 New York Times - Top stories
Abused in Public Housing, Victims Often Face a Long Wait to Move
A 2013 provision to federal law was intended to ensure that domestic violence victims living in subsidized housing could move quickly to safer homes. But they often wait in fear.Yesterday -
The New York Times - Top stories
As Texas Power Grid Faces New Strains, Renewables Help Meet Demand
Texas, the biggest oil-producing state, has turned to solar power and battery storage to see it through extreme weather. But with demand rising, much more power will be needed.Yesterday -
BBC News - Top stories
Concussion warning over face-slap fighting
Doctors worry about brain damage from a new type of championship fighting that has grown in popularity.Yesterday -
ABC News - World
Faces of transgender people adorn an artwork in London's Trafalgar Square
An artwork featuring the plaster face casts of hundreds of transgender people is on display in London’s Trafalgar SquareYesterday -
The Guardian - World
Life as an NBA seven-footer: ‘The cons? Doors, beds and a shortage of tall women’
Life as a professional athlete brings plenty of unwelcome attention. But many basketball players started getting stares when they were still in their early teens. When Paul Mokeski traveled to ...Yesterday - NBA -
BBC News - Top stories
Maternity scandal trust faces accountability call
Campaigners are concerned nobody at the trust has been "investigated, sanctioned, or dismissed".Yesterday -
Financial Times - World
Meta faces hefty EU antitrust fine over classified ads practices
Brussels claims Facebook is breaking the law and undermining rivals with its free Marketplace servicesYesterday - European Union -
CNBC - Business
Japan faces labor shortages and demographic crisis as elderly population hits record high
Japan's number of people aged 65 and over has reached a record high, cementing it as the worlds most elderly country, according to government statistics.Yesterday - Japan -
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The Hill - Politics
Mail voting faces significant challenges ahead of November
Election officials are warning that mail voting could face delays and disruption if the U.S. mail delivery system fails to fix persistent issues ahead of November’s contests. In a recent letter to ...2 days ago -
ABC News - Top stories
Another Southern California community faces gas shutoffs amid landslide threat
The Rancho Pales Verdes Peninsula is located about 30 miles south of Los Angeles.2 days ago - California -
BBC News - Top stories
Italy next to face storm after 21 killed in Europe floods
More than 50 regions of Italy have issued alerts, as flooding continues to batter Poland and the Czech Republic.2 days ago -
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 -
Inc. - Business
Stellantis Fight With Union Heats Up as UAW Files Labor Charges
Autoworkers fear the automaker will move jobs out of U.S. plants as the union files a National Labor Relations Board complaint.2 days ago -
ABC News - World
A Czech town faces hard recovery after massive flooding
Torrential rains have gone and flooding waters have been receding but residents of a Czech town are no mood to celebrate2 days ago -
ABC News - World
Zimbabwe and Namibia will kill scores of elephants to feed people facing drought
Zimbabwe and Namibia have announced plans to slaughter hundreds of wild elephants and other animals to feed hunger-stricken residents amid severe drought conditions in the southern African countries2 days ago -
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The New York Times - Top stories
New York Philharmonic Opens Its Season Amid Labor Talks and Troubles
The orchestra is working to negotiate a new contract with musicians, resolve a misconduct inquiry and hire a new chief executive.2 days ago - New York -
The Hill - Politics
Report on forced labor, child labor raises tough questions in green energy transition
A new report from the Department of Labor raises tough questions about whether and to what extent forced labor and child labor are intertwined with climate-friendly technology. The department ...2 days ago -
The Hill - Politics
Johnson faces crossroads with no good options in spending fight
Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) is at a critical crossroads in the charged debate over federal spending, confronting few options to prevent a government shutdown — and all of them with risks. The ...2 days ago -
The Guardian - World
Zimbabwe outlines plan to cull scores of elephants to feed people after drought
Culling after severe drought wiped out crops across region is also part of effort to decongest country’s parks. Zimbabwean authorities have outlined plans to cull 200 elephants to feed communities ...2 days ago -
ABC News - World
4 people could face the death penalty after drug arrests on Bali
Indonesian authorities said Tuesday that they have arrested six people on drug charges on the tourist island of Bali since July2 days ago -
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Financial Times - World
From steel to kimchi, South Korean exporters face flood of Chinese rivals
Overproduction, tariffs and weak demand increase competition with a glut of low-cost goods2 days ago - China -
NBC News - Top stories
'Coward!': Families face officers in Uvalde school shooting for first time
Families attended a court hearing for Pete Arredondo and Adrian Gonzales, charged for failing to confront a gunman who killed 19 children and 2 teachers.3 days ago -
Yahoo Sports - Sports
What questions does NFL face after latest concussion?
The NFL faces more questions about player safety after Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa suffers his third concussion in less than two years.4 days ago - NFL