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The New York Times - Business
After Fed Cuts Rates, Biden Claims Credit for Economy’s Strength
The president said he was not declaring victory over inflation, but marking a pivot point for the recovery from pandemic recession.1 hour ago - Joe Biden -
The New York Times - Top stories
The Fed Rate Cut Was a Tough Call That’s Good For Our Economy
The agency’s bold decision to cut its policy interest rate significantly affirms its commitment to keep the labor market strong.3 hours 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.5 hours ago -
Los Angeles Times - Entertainment
China's flagging economy — and Kanye West — give each other a helping hand
The American rapper's unexpected China concert boosted local spending, which the government desperately needs but has struggled to do.6 hours ago - China -
ABC News - Top stories
Biden to celebrate progress of American economy in Thursday remarks
In remarks on Thursday at the Economic Club of Washington, D.C., President Biden will celebrate the progress of the American economy, but stop short of declaring victory.11 hours ago - Joe Biden -
The Guardian - World
Amber Thurman was killed by Georgia's abortion ban. There will be others | Moira Donegan
Thurman, a 28-year-old mother, died because Georgia barred doctors from doing a simple procedure to save her life. There are other names, but this is the one we know: Amber Thurman has become the ...12 hours ago - Abortion -
The New York Times - Top stories
Sean Combs Indictment Resembles Cases Against R. Kelly and Keith Raniere
Federal authorities are prosecuting Mr. Combs under sex trafficking and racketeering laws, which were used to successfully prosecute R. Kelly and Keith Raniere in earlier abuse cases.13 hours ago -
The New York Times - Business
How Inflation and High Interest Rates Have Changed the Economy
As inflation cools and the Federal Reserve cuts rates, an era of economic upheaval is coming to a close, but not without lingering marks.13 hours ago -
CBS News - Top stories
"Diddy" jailed at same detention center as other high-profile inmates
Sean "Diddy" Combs was denied bail a second time on Wednesday and he will remain in federal custody at a Brooklyn detention center.21 hours ago -
CNBC - Business
How Fed rate cuts affect the global economy
Federal Reserve interest rate decisions can influence the trajectory of the U.S. economy and create spillover effects in parts of the global financial system.Yesterday - Federal Reserve -
NBC News - Top stories
Fed goes big with interest rate cut in a bid to head off an economic slowdown
The Federal Reserve said Wednesday it was lowering its interest rate by half a percentage point, an unusually aggressive move designed to cushion the economy from a further slowdown.Yesterday - Federal Reserve -
The Hill - Politics
Watch live: Fed Chair Jerome Powell speaks on interest rates, economy
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell is expected to announce the first interest rate cuts by the central bank in more than a year on Wednesday afternoon. The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) has ...Yesterday - Federal Reserve -
CBS News - Top stories
This blind teen hopes his singing will bring joy to others
In April, Sawyer McCarthy sang the national anthem at a Columbia Fireflies game, reaching millions of viewers — not only in America but around the world.Yesterday -
MarketWatch - Business
The U.S. economy is strong by one measure. Why the Fed is set to lower borrowing costs anyway.
A giddy Wall Street projects the Federal Reserve will dramatically reduce interest rates over the next year, even though the U.S. economy seems to be growing rapidly. Odd? Not at all, economists say.Yesterday -
CNBC - Business
Ray Dalio names the top five forces shaping the global economy
Speaking at the Milken Institute's Asia Summit in Singapore, the founder of Bridgewater Associates said the five factors are interrelated and often cyclical.Yesterday -
ESPN - Sports
The return of the SuperSonics, conference realignment and other big NBA expansion questions
Now that the NBA's TV deal is complete, expansion is up next. So when will it happen and who will be involved?Yesterday - NBA -
CNBC - Business
Oil stares at a bleak future as China's economy sputters. The good news: A market 'bust' is unlikely
Lower oil prices were the dominant theme in Asia's largest oil conference. The question was not whether oil will go lower, but mostly by how much will it decline in the coming years.Yesterday - China -
CBS News - Politics
Paul Whelan tells other American detainees, "We're coming for you"
The Marine veteran was released in August as part of a complex deal with Russia.Yesterday -
CBS News - Top stories
Simultaneous pager explosions kill Hezbollah members, others, injuring thousands
Hezbollah members' handheld pagers simultaneously exploded Tuesday in Lebanon, killing at least nine people and wounding thousands more, according to officials. Hezbollah and the Lebanese ...Yesterday -
The New York Times - Top stories
Trump and Other Presidents Embrace Golf. It’s a Headache for Secret Service.
Sitting and former presidents must be mindful of when and where they play. Ronald Reagan largely gave up the game after a man took hostages while he was at Augusta.Yesterday - Donald Trump -
NBC News - Politics
Harris talks economy, Trump comments about immigrants in Ohio in NABJ event
Vice President Harris spoke at a discussion hosted by the National Association of Black Journalists in Philadelphia on Tuesday, weeks after former President Trump questioned her racial identity at ...Yesterday - Donald Trump -
MarketWatch - Business
The second-largest economy in the world just raised its retirement age. American workers should take notice.
The U.S. is facing a similar retirement crisis, and there’s no easy solution.2 days ago -
CBS News - Top stories
Sam's Club hikes pay as it competes for workers with other retailers
Sam's Club workers with longer tenures to get larger increases in changes slated to take effect in early November.2 days ago -
VentureBeat - Tech
The Sims is getting a film adaptation, among other additions
Electronic Arts plans several expansions to The Sims franchise, including a movie and a shared social network across many experiences.2 days ago -
ABC News - Top stories
Renowned ballet dancer and mom die within 1 day of each other
Boston Ballet second soloist Michaela Mabinty DePrince and her adoptive mother Elaine DePrince have both died, the DePrince family confirmed to ABC News.2 days ago -
CBS News - Top stories
Sean "Diddy" Combs indicted for sex trafficking, other charges. What to know.
Hip-hop mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs has been indicted on alleged actions prosecutors say date back to 2008. Combs faces charges for sex trafficking, racketeering conspiracy and transportation to ...2 days ago -
CNBC - Business
Latinas contributed $1.3 trillion to U.S. economy, new report says. That number could be even bigger
A recent report funded by Bank of America revealed that Latinas contributed $1.3 trillion to U.S. GDP in 2021, and some economists think it could be more.2 days ago -
Inc. - Business
One Kroger-Albertsons Merger Blocking Trial Ends as Others Loom
As proceedings wind up in Portland, suits brought by Washington State and Colorado head to court to stop the grocery chain tie-up.2 days ago -
MarketWatch - Business
Retail sales rise again and show U.S. economy still on solid ground ahead of Fed rate cut
Sales at retailers rose slightly in August in a sign of resilience among U.S. households, suggesting the U.S. economy is still on solid footing as the Federal Reserve plots to cut interest rates.2 days ago - Federal Reserve -
CBS News - Top stories
Meta bans RT and other Russian state media outlets
Meta says it's banning Russian state media outlets from its apps around the world due to "foreign interference activity."2 days ago - Russia -
CBS News - Top stories
"I am a rapist, like the others in this room," Frenchman tells court
"She did not deserve this," Gisele Pelicot's ex-husband says at his trial in France, admitting to drugging and raping her and inviting other men to join in.2 days ago -
CNBC - Business
Big names like David Tepper and 'Big Short' investor Michael Burry are quietly upping their bets on the Chinese economy
From property woes to sluggish economic data, China appears to be suffering from long Covid.2 days ago -
The Wall Street Journal - Business
SEB Appoints Chief Operating Officer, Makes Other Organizational Changes
The Sweden-based bank, which is consolidating its wealth and asset-management operations, said Jonas Ahlstrom, currently head of the large corporates & financial institutions, was appointed COO and ...2 days ago -
The New York Times - Top stories
China’s ‘Silver Economy’ Is Thriving as Birthrate Plunges
The shrinking population poses threats to growth but has opened opportunities for businesses that serve seniors.2 days ago - China