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The Hill - Politics
Job openings decreased, separations increased in July
The number of available jobs decreased in July and the number of people leaving current positions increased as the economy exhibited signs of cooling following a period of elevated interest rates. ...5 hours ago -
CBS News - Top stories
U.S. Open sees record attendance numbers
Tennis fans are flocking to Queens, New York, in record numbers to grab seats at the 2024 U.S. Open tournament. The tournament last week saw more than 75,000 fans on average per day.18 hours ago - US Open -
CBS News - Top stories
How lawmakers are dealing with increasing threats
A judge sentenced a Maryland man to 13 months in prison Tuesday for threatening and harassing members of Congress via phone. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane has more on ...18 hours ago -
CBS News - Top stories
Ukraine reports major increase in Russian air attacks
Ukrainian officials confirmed Tuesday that Russian airstrikes destroyed a military academy in the eastern town of Poltava, killing more than 50 people. It appears to be one of the deadliest strikes ...19 hours ago - Ukraine -
The Wall Street Journal - World
Oil Futures Sink On Supply-Demand Worries
Crude futures fall to their lowest level in months as the market kicks off September amid concerns about weakening Chinese demand and prospects of OPEC+ raising output next month.23 hours ago -
The New York Times - Business
Developers Use Art to Attract Tourists and Increase Property Values
Artwork has been part of urban projects for decades, but a new push from developers looking for ways to drive foot traffic has created a boom for the art world.Yesterday -
The Wall Street Journal - World
Ryanair, Wizz Air August Passenger Numbers Reach New Records
Airlines Ryanair and Wizz Air reported a jump in passenger numbers in August, bringing both airlines to new records as demand for low-cost summer travel continues.Yesterday -
Yahoo Sports - Sports
Women's transfer window spending increases by 125%
Spending in the women's game more than doubled in the summer transfer window.Yesterday -
BBC News - Top stories
Women's transfer window spending increases by 125%
Spending in the women's game more than doubled in the summer transfer window.Yesterday -
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Financial Times - Business
Hostage deaths build pressure on Netanyahu for Hamas deal
General strike begins on Monday as street protesters call on prime minister to seek compromise2 days ago -
ABC News - Sports
Inside the numbers: Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese and the WNBA rookie of the year race
They both have done things no one else in the league has ever done before.4 days ago - WNBA -
Yahoo Sports - Sports
Best Penguins by Jersey Number: #23
Who is the best player in Penguins' history to wear #23?4 days ago -
MarketWatch - Business
Restaurants are struggling as price increases backfire. But these chains are feeling pretty good.
Following a steep rise in food prices, big restaurant chains like McDonald’s Corp. and Starbucks Corp. this year have warned of a more circumspect customer. But not everyone in the industry is ...4 days ago -
NBC News - Top stories
FTC warns of increase in crypto ATM fraud scams
New data from the Federal Trade Commission shows a massive increase in the amount of money consumers report losing to scammers involving Bitcoin ATM machines. Since 2020, the amount consumers ...4 days ago - Crypto -
The New York Times - Business
The Big Number: 100 Percent
The Canadian government will impose a new tariff on electric vehicles made in China, further escalating trade tensions between Western countries and China.4 days ago -
CNBC - Business
The Fed’s favorite inflation indicator increased 0.2% in July, as expected
The PCE price index was expected to rise 0.2% in July and 2.5% from a year ago, according to the Dow Jones consensus.5 days ago -
The Wall Street Journal - World
U.S.-Made F-16 Crashed in Ukraine, Killing Pilot
Kyiv recently received six of the planes to boost its fight against Russia, a symbol of U.S. support.5 days ago - Ukraine -
The Wall Street Journal - World
Dollar General Scales Back Guidance After Quarterly Results Fall Short of Target
The company is citing economic strain on customers and inventory damages and theft.5 days ago -
CBS News - Top stories
New numbers show U.S. economy grew 3% in Q2
Revised numbers from the Bureau of Economic Analysis show the U.S. economy grew in the second quarter of 2024 with the Gross Domestic Product jumping by 3% and corporate earnings increasing to ...6 days ago -
CBS News - World
Iran further increases stockpile of uranium near weapons-grade, U.N. says
A U.N. nuclear watchdog said Iran increased its stockpile again of uranium enriched to near weapons-grade levels, defying international demands.6 days ago - Iran -
Inc. - Business
Employers Reel Back ‘Great Resignation’ Salary Increases as Labor Market Tightens
Employers reel back 'Great Resignation' salary levels as companies use leverage amid rising unemployment.6 days ago -
The Wall Street Journal - World
Fed Set for Three Consecutive Rate Cuts This Year
Further signs of labor-market weakness in the August jobs report could prompt the Fed to begin cutting rates with a 50 basis-point cut6 days ago - Federal Reserve -
ESPN - Sports
Ravens GM sees increased 'urgency' in Lamar
Ravens general manager Eric DeCosta has seen a different Lamar Jackson on the field this year, and it goes beyond the reigning NFL Most Valuable Player's weight loss.6 days ago -
The Wall Street Journal - World
Mortgage Rates Fall to Lowest Since May 2023
The average rate on a standard 30-year fixed mortgage has dropped to 6.35% from just under 6.5% a week earlier, according to a survey of lenders released by mortgage-finance giant Freddie Mac.6 days ago - Mortgage -
The Wall Street Journal - World
Gold Futures Near Record High as Demand Remains Firm
Gold futures rose, hovering near record highs.6 days ago -
The Wall Street Journal - World
FBI Falls Short in Child Sex-Abuse Probes, Watchdog Says
The report says the bureau continues to make serious errors even after bungling the Larry Nassar investigation.6 days ago -
The Wall Street Journal - World
The Grammar of Food
Fish and pickles for breakfast? Starting dinner with fruit? Every cuisine has its own rules about the structure of meals.6 days ago -
The Wall Street Journal - World
Alabama Won't Be the Same Without Nick Saban. It Might Be Even Better.
Kalen DeBoer faces the unenviable task of replacing the greatest college football coach of all time. But history suggests that taking over from a coaching legend isn’t as hard as you might think.6 days ago -
The Wall Street Journal - World
You Can Get Shingles Under 50. Here's When to Worry.
Most of us think shingles is an old person’s disease. But the reality is, it can strike at any time, triggered by stress—physical or psychological.6 days ago -
BBC News - Top stories
CIA says Swift concert plotters planned to kill 'a huge number'
The agency says its intelligence helped Austrian authorities thwart the attack and led to arrests.6 days ago -
The Wall Street Journal - World
Mike Ullman, a Corporate Fixer Who Helped Save JCPenney and Macy's, Dies at 77
Ulman, who also served as chairman of Starbucks, said good leaders needed three qualities: telling the truth, giving others credit and humility.6 days ago -
The Wall Street Journal - World
Children Argued Their Country's Climate Efforts Were Shoddy. A Top Court Agreed.
The ruling in South Korea said a lack of specific emissions-reduction targets in the coming decades was unconstitutional for placing an excessive burden on future generations.6 days ago - Climate -
The Hill - Politics
Democrats driving increased election enthusiasm: Gallup
Enthusiasm around voting has risen in recent weeks, with Democrats driving the surge, according to a new survey. The Gallup poll, published Thursday, shows that 78 percent of Democrats or those who ...6 days ago -
Financial Times - Business
Number of new homes being built in UK drops sharply
Labour government is reforming planning rules in bid to boost housing supply over next five years6 days ago - United Kingdom -
Financial Times - World
Shenzhen and Dubai pledge to increase cross-border ETF investing
Memorandum of understanding is latest evidence of growing financial ties between China and Middle East6 days ago -
ABC News - Sports
Giants taking historic number out of retirement for rookie receiver Malik Nabers
The New York Giants are putting their first retired number back into service for sensational rookie receiver Malik Nabers6 days ago - NFL -
CBS News - Top stories
Here's how much the price of gold has increased so far in 2024
Gold's price has been climbing rapidly since the start of the year. Here's how much the value has increased so far.August 28 -
Financial Times - Business
EU investigating Telegram over user numbers
Brussels probing possible failure by messaging platform to provide accurate data under new regulationsAugust 28 - European Union -
Yahoo Sports - Sports
Best Penguins by Jersey Number: #22
Who is the best player in Penguins' history to wear #22?August 28