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Financial Times - Business
Fed cuts rates by half a point and signals era of easing has begun
US central bank’s decision marks milestone in two-year fight against inflation1 hour ago - Federal Reserve -
Financial Times - World
FirstFT: Fed easing cycle begins as focus moves to protecting jobs
Also in today’s newsletter, BoE rate decision and Hizbollah reels after twin attacks2 hours ago -
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The Guardian - World
Swedish children to start school a year earlier in move away from play
Compulsory preschool year for six-year-olds to be replaced with extra year in primary school from 2028. Children in Sweden are to start school at six years old from 2028, a year earlier than at ...2 hours ago -
The Hill - Politics
Congress races to patch $3B Veterans Affairs shortfall
Lawmakers are moving quickly to pass emergency legislation to plug a roughly $3 billion shortfall facing the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), as officials warn veterans' and survivors' benefits ...7 hours ago -
CBS News - Top stories
New COVID variant XEC now in half of states. Here's what to know.
Some of the earliest U.S. cases were reported in Virginia.10 hours ago - Covid -
The Guardian - World
Fed chair Jerome Powell says US interest rate cut has nothing to do with election – business live
Powell rejects accusations that timing of rate cut is political and adds US labor market is ‘at a strong place’. What does a Federal Reserve interest rate cut mean for you? Despite fears of a ...10 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.11 hours ago - Federal Reserve -
BBC News - Top stories
Unlawful care homes ‘profiteer’ from at-risk kids
Placing children with complex needs in care threatens to bankrupt some councils, the Family Court is told.11 hours ago -
Yahoo Sports - Sports
Craig Kimbrel designated for assignment by Orioles after forgettable second half
Kimbrel is currently fifth all time with 440 career saves.11 hours ago -
The Hill - Politics
Emboldened Fed lowers interest rates by half-point
The Federal Reserve cut interest rates by 50 basis points Wednesday, the central bank’s first rate reduction following a two-and-a-half year crusade against inflation that raged in the wake of the ...12 hours ago - Federal Reserve -
Financial Times - Business
SEC cuts tick size for stock market trades to a half penny
Regulator softens complex initial proposal after industry pushback12 hours ago -
The New York Times - Top stories
Sarah Huckabee Sanders Jabs at Harris for Not Having Biological Children
“My kids keep me humble,” Ms. Sanders said at an event with former President Donald J. Trump. “Unfortunately, Kamala Harris doesn’t have anything keeping her humble.” The remark quickly drew backlash.13 hours ago -
The Hill - Politics
When nations clash, children suffer: Unpacking China's adoption ban
For the impacted families, it is a waking nightmare. For the United States, it is the latest failure of Washington to tame the worst impulses of the Chinese Communist Party.13 hours ago - China -
The New York Times - Lifestyle
What’s It Like When Your Mom Is the ‘Golden Bachelorette’?
The adult children of contestants on dating shows about older people speak out.13 hours ago -
Inc. - Business
Startup Intuitive Machines Wins $4.8 Billion NASA Contract
To establish a permanent base on the Moon and explore its surface, NASA needs a 21st century communications infrastructure. It chose a small Houston, Texas-based commercial space company to do the ...14 hours ago - NASA -
CNBC - Business
Alaska closes $1.9 billion acquisition of Hawaiian Airlines after DOT blessing
The two airlines can begin the process of closing their $1.9 billion merger.15 hours ago -
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The Guardian - World
Global alliance buys half a million mpox vaccines for Africa
Gavi uses newly established First Response Fund to secure doses, but 10 million are needed to meet demand on the continent. A batch of 500,000 mpox vaccines has been bought by the vaccine alliance ...16 hours ago -
The New York Times - Business
Wall Street Expects Half-Point Fed Rate Cut
The S&P 500 is hovering just below record territory, driven by a revived rally as bets have grown that the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates by half a percentage point.21 hours ago - Federal Reserve -
ABC News - Tech
Instagram makes teen accounts private as pressure mounts on the app to protect children
Instagram is introducing separate teen accounts for those under 18 as it tries to make the platform safer for children amid growing backlash against how social media affects young people’s lives23 hours ago -
The Hill - Politics
House passes bill to plug $3B VA budget shortfall
The House on Tuesday passed an emergency bill to address a roughly $3 billion budget shortfall facing the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), as officials warn millions of veterans’ benefits are ...Yesterday -
The New York Times - Business
$50 Billion in Aid to Ukraine Stalls Over Legal Questions
U.S. and European officials are struggling to honor their pledge to use Russian assets to aid Ukraine.Yesterday - Ukraine -
VentureBeat - Tech
EA aims to double audience to over 1 billion in 5 years
Electronic Arts unveiled its EA Sports App for connected entertainment beyond gaming will begin testing this fall.Yesterday -
ABC News - World
12-year-old boy stabs and injures six children at a school in Portugal
A 12-year-old boy at a school in Portugal has stabbed and injured six other children in an extremely rare episode of school violence in the countryYesterday -
Yahoo Sports - Sports
Fantasy Football Week 3 Rankings: WRs (Half-PPR)
The fantasy football experts of Yahoo Fantasy reveal their Week 3 wide receiver rankings for half-PPR leagues.Yesterday - Fantasy Football -
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.Yesterday - Fantasy Football -
Yahoo Sports - Sports
Fantasy Football Week 3 Rankings: Flex (Half-PPR)
The Yahoo Fantasy team reveals their Week 3 half-PPR flex rankings.Yesterday - Fantasy Football -
Yahoo Sports - Sports
Fantasy Football Week 3 Rankings: RBs (Half-PPR)
The fantasy football experts of Yahoo Fantasy reveal their Week 3 running back rankings to kick off the 2024 season.Yesterday - Fantasy Football -
Yahoo Sports - Sports
Fantasy Football Week 3 Rankings (Half-PPR)
The experts of Yahoo Fantasy reveal their fantasy football rankings at each position in Week 3 of the 2024 season.Yesterday - Fantasy Football -
The Hill - Politics
Rep. Bucshon calls vaccine access for children, elderly 'critically important'
Vaccine access of Americans, especially for children and the elderly, is “critically important,” Rep. Larry Bucshon (R-IN) said Tuesday. “We need to get back to a normal place where we understand ...Yesterday -
Inc. - Business
Pentagon to Manage Intel's Latest $3 Billion Grant Under CHIPS Act
As foreign rivals leave the marquee chip maker behind, Intel gets a boost from the government, which wants to keep some semiconductor manufacturing securely and reliably based in the U.S., with ...Yesterday -
The Wall Street Journal - World
'Pig-Butchering' Scams Cost Americans Billions. This Lawyer Is Taking Them On.
Prosecutor Erin West has been one of the few to have any success against the overseas criminal networks perpetrating a new type of fraud.Yesterday -
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CBS News - Top stories
Rupert Murdoch in tense court battle with his children over media empire
Fox patriarch Rupert Murdoch is in the middle of a fierce court battle with three of his four eldest children over who controls his media empire, which includes Fox News and News Corp. Murdoch was ...Yesterday -
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BBC News - Top stories
Four children trapped in freezer in Namibia die
Police believe they were accidentally trapped while playing but an investigation is under way.Yesterday -
ABC News - Entertainment
Control of Murdoch media empire at stake as hearing to proceed with mogul and children
Rupert Murdoch and his four children are in Nevada where they're scheduled to return to court Tuesday at an evidentiary hearing that could decide who control’s Murdoch’s media empire after his death2 days ago -
The Wall Street Journal - Business
Microsoft Boosts Dividend, Authorizes Buyback of Up to $60 Billion
Microsoft will raise its quarterly payout by about 11% and begin a new stock-buyback program.2 days ago - Microsoft