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Los Angeles Times - Entertainment
Regional Mexican acts contributed millions of dollars at L.A.'s venues post-pandemic
Grupo Firme's seven record-breaking L.A. concerts in 2021 highlight Southern California's influential place in the globally ascending música Mexicana genre.3 hours ago -
CBS News - Top stories
Police bust $1 billion cocaine ring dubbed "The Commission"
In addition to the cocaine, detectives allegedly seized 10 cars, $800,000 in cash, a Rolex watch, four guns and two ballistic vests.5 hours ago -
Financial Times - World
FirstFT: Fed easing cycle begins as focus moves to protecting jobs
Also in today’s newsletter, Hizbollah reels after twin attacks, and JPMorgan appoints ‘wellbeing’ tsar8 hours ago -
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 inflation13 hours ago - Federal Reserve -
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 ...19 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.22 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 ...22 hours ago - Federal Reserve -
CNBC - Business
The Fed forecasts lowering rates by another half point before the year is out
The so-called dot plot indicated that 19 FOMC members see the benchmark fed funds rate at 4.4% by the end of this year.23 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.23 hours ago - Federal Reserve -
Yahoo Sports - Sports
Craig Kimbrel designated for assignment by Orioles after forgettable second half
Kimbrel is currently fifth all time with 440 career saves.23 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 ...Yesterday - Federal Reserve -
Financial Times - Business
SEC cuts tick size for stock market trades to a half penny
Regulator softens complex initial proposal after industry pushbackYesterday -
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 ...Yesterday - 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.Yesterday -
ABC News - World
Google wins legal bid to overturn 1.5 billion euro antitrust fine in digital ad case
Google has won a court challenge against a 1.49 billion euro European Union antitrust fine imposed five years ago that targeted its online advertising businessYesterday - Google -
CNBC - Business
Google wins court challenge to the EU's $1.7 billion antitrust fine over ad product
The European Union's second-highest court on Wednesday said a 1.5 billion euro ($1.7 billion) antitrust fine imposed on Google by regulators should be annulled.Yesterday - Google -
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 ...Yesterday -
ABC News - World
Google wins an appeal against 1.5 billion euro antitrust penalty in a 2019 European Union digital ad case
Google wins an appeal against 1.5 billion euro antitrust penalty in a 2019 European Union digital ad caseYesterday - Google -
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.Yesterday - Federal Reserve -
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 -
CNBC - Business
Microsoft, BlackRock form group to raise $100 billion to invest in AI data centers and power
Microsoft, BlackRock and Abu Dhabi's investment vehicle are aiming to initially raise $30 billion to invest in AI data centers and the energy to power them.Yesterday -
Financial Times - Business
US dollar trades in the doldrums as rates and data weigh on outlook
Appreciation of other major currencies such as yen and pound has put downward pressure on the greenbackYesterday -
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 -
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.2 days ago - 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.2 days ago - 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.2 days ago - 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.2 days ago - 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.2 days ago - Fantasy Football -
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 ...2 days ago -
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.2 days ago -
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MarketWatch - Business
Pret a Manger’s U.S. expansion sees cafe chain’s sales hit $1.5 billion
The coffee seller said one quarter of its overall sales are now generated outside the U.K.2 days ago -
MarketWatch - Business
FanDuel owner Flutter Entertainment strikes $2.6 billion deal to buy Italy’s Snaitech
Flutter Entertainment has reached an agreement to acquire Playtech subsidiary Snaitech, in what will see the Irish company become Italy’s largest gambling business2 days ago -
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Financial Times - World
Malnutrition crisis threatens child health gains, warns Bill Gates
Foundation says about 40mn children are at risk of stunted growth as climate change worsens food security2 days ago -
Financial Times - World
Trump promotes sons’ crypto company World Liberty Financial
Republican presidential candidate courts digital asset sector in his campaign2 days ago - Donald Trump -
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