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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.1 hour ago -
Financial Times - Business
Intel’s long-shot turnaround hits a critical stage
Chipmaker is trying to pull off one of the most complex revivals in tech history1 hour ago -
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 2023.2 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.3 hours ago -
The Hill - Politics
Harris hits 50 percent favorability rating in poll
Vice President Harris's favorability numbers have increased since she became the Democratic presidential nominee, with half of Americans now viewing her favorably, according to a poll released ...3 hours ago - Kamala Harris -
CNBC - Business
Bank of England presses pause on rate cuts, highlights 'gradual approach'
The decision to hold comes after the U.S. Federal Reserve kicked off its own monetary easing with an aggressive 50 basis point rate cut.4 hours ago -
ABC News - Tech
What to know about the two waves of deadly explosions that hit Lebanon and Syria
Just one day after pagers used by hundreds of members of millitant group Hezbollah exploded, more electronic devices detonated in Lebanon Wednesday in what appeared to be a second wave of ...4 hours ago -
MarketWatch - Business
Homeowners scramble to refinance as U.S. mortgage rates hit two-year lows
Mortgage applications rose 14.2% in the last week, the Mortgage Bankers Association said.8 hours ago - Mortgage -
ABC News - Entertainment
Harvey Weinstein faces a new sex crime charge. The accuser has never gone public
Harvey Weinstein is facing a new sex crime charge from as he awaits retrial in his landmark #MeToo case in New York18 hours ago -
The Hill - Politics
Biden hits Trump for rhetoric on migrants at Hispanic Heritage Month celebration
President Biden on Wednesday hit former President Trump for his rhetoric on migrants during a celebration at the White House to mark Hispanic Heritage Month. “We don’t demonize immigrants, we don’t ...20 hours ago - Joe Biden -
The Hill - Politics
Hezbollah hit again with device explosions
Presented by Lockheed Martin — Israel is the No. 1 suspect {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story Handheld radios explode in Lebanon The radio explosions ...20 hours ago -
CBS News - Top stories
Bogus Harris hit-and-run story created by Russian troll farm: Microsoft
The fabricated story was created by the Kremlin-aligned Storm-1516, one of several disinformation efforts targeting the Harris-Walz campaign, a new report says.Yesterday - Russia -
The New York Times - World
Russia Seizes Town in Donetsk as Ukraine Hits Ammunition Depot
The capture of Ukrainsk underscored Russia’s steady advances in the Donetsk region. Ukraine is trying to counter with strikes on Russian military infrastructure.Yesterday - Ukraine -
ESPN - Sports
Ohtani hits 48th HR: 'No pressure' chasing 50/50
Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani denied feeling any pressure to become baseball's first 50/50 player, but manager Dave Roberts said he has noticed the chase is having some effect on his approach at the ...Yesterday -
BBC News - Top stories
Kamindu hits another ton to near Bradman mark
Kamindu Mendis continues his remarkable start to Test cricket by scoring his fourth century on day one of the first Test against New Zealand.Yesterday -
Financial Times - Business
From Taipei to Budapest: the mysterious trail of exploding pagers
Supply chain of devices involved in audacious attacks in Lebanon spans three continentsYesterday -
MarketWatch - Business
New-home construction posts biggest increase in 6 months
Construction on new U.S. homes rose 9.6% in August, the Commerce Department said Wednesday.Yesterday -
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BBC News - Top stories
Inflation holds steady despite jump in air fares
Lower fuel prices helped offset the higher cost of flying in the year to August.Yesterday -
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 -
BBC News - Top stories
UK aid spend may hit 17-year low, charities warn
Charities fear Chancellor Rachel Reeves will slash £2bn from overseas aid at next month's Budget.Yesterday - United Kingdom -
Financial Times - World
August inflation data takes BoE September rate cut off the table
Core and services inflation ticked up, though the overall direction of travel remains positiveYesterday -
Financial Times - Business
UK inflation holds steady at 2.2% in August
Figures come ahead of Bank of England interest rate decision on ThursdayYesterday - United Kingdom -
CNBC - Business
UK inflation holds steady in August, matching expectations
U.K. inflation came in at 2.2% for the month of August, data from the Office for National Statistics showed Wednesday.Yesterday - United Kingdom -
CBS News - Top stories
Trump, Harris hit campaign trails after alleged assassination attempt
Former President Donald Trump and his running mate, Sen. JD Vance, continue to blame Democrats for the alleged attempt on the former president's life, despite continued heightened rhetoric from ...Yesterday - Donald Trump -
CBS News - Top stories
Border encounters up slightly in August, but apprehensions remain low
Encounters at the southern border rose slightly in August, but apprehensions are still around their lowest level in four years, according to data from Customs and Border Protection. CBS News ...Yesterday -
The Hill - Politics
Russians made viral video falsely accusing Harris of a hit-and-run: Microsoft
Microsoft said Russians made a viral video falsely accusing Vice President Harris of a hit-and-run. Per a Tuesday report from the Microsoft Threat Analysis Center (MTAC), Russians recently ...Yesterday - Russia -
NBC News - Top stories
Crypto spending on 2024 election hits $190 million, led by Winklevoss twins
Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss are the biggest individual crypto donors this election cycle, giving a combined $10.1 million, or slightly over $5 million each, according to Federal Election ...Yesterday -
MarketWatch - Business
2-, 10-year Treasury yields bounce off 2024 lows after August retail-sales data
Treasury yields rose slightly on Tuesday, but remained not far from their lowest closing levels in one or two years, after August’s retail-sales report pointed to a U.S. economy that remains stable.Yesterday -
ABC News - Top stories
Sean 'Diddy' Combs hit with sex trafficking charges in sprawling indictment
Sean "Diddy" Combs has been charged with sex trafficking by force, transportation to engage in prostitution and racketeering conspiracy.Yesterday -
The Hill - Politics
Arrests at southern border rose slightly in August
Arrests at the southern border ticked up last month for the first time since the rollout of a new Biden administration policy limiting access to asylum. The Border Patrol made about 58,000 arrests ...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 -
CBS News - Top stories
Mayoral candidate in Brazil hits rival with chair during live TV debate
Sao Paulo mayoral candidate José Luiz Datena hit rival Pablo Marçal with a chair during a TV debate as they traded jabs over sexual misconduct allegations.2 days ago - Brazil -
BBC News - Top stories
Starvation in war-hit Sudan 'almost everywhere' - WHO
The head of the UN health agency says the world's attention to Sudan is "really low" and race is a factor.2 days ago -
Financial Times - Business
Treasury ‘saying no to everything’ will hit growth, warns Burnham
Manchester mayor says powerful finance ministry has to fundamentally change way it thinks2 days ago -
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VentureBeat - Tech
Forge hits 1 million players and reveals new set of Web3 investors
Forge, a platform for community-driven game marketing and engagement, has hit a million registered users and revealed new investors.2 days ago