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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 growth12 minutes ago - Federal Reserve -
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.16 minutes 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 history17 minutes 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 2023.1 hour 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.2 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 ...2 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.2 hours ago -
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.8 hours ago - NFL -
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 ...19 hours ago -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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
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 -
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
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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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