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Fed Cuts Interest Rates by a Quarter Point, but the Path Ahead Is Less Clear

The Federal Reserve is reducing rates in response to cooling inflation. Donald Trump’s presidential victory has pumped up uncertainty.

Business - The New York Times - November 7

DraftKings CEO says sports betting industry is at 'important inflection point'

It's been six years since the Supreme Court lifted the federal ban on sports betting, and the practice is now legal in 38 states and Washington, D.C.

Business - CNBC - 6 days ago

After McCarthy ouster, GOP to consider new requirement for House leadership elections

Rep. Brian Mast wants any Republican seeking an internal promotion to be required to step down from their current leadership post.

Politics - Politico - 4 days ago

Federal Reserve cuts interest rates another quarter-point

The Federal Reserve on Thursday lowered its benchmark borrowing rate by 0.25 percentage points. Kelly O'Grady examines what the move could mean for Americans' pocketbooks.

Fed cuts rates by quarter point: What it means for your money

The Federal Reserve announced it will lower interest rates by a quarter point. It’s a decision that impacts everything from home loans to credit cards. NBC’s Christine Romans joins TODAY to break ...

N.F.L. Predictions at the Midseason Point, Including the Super Bowl Winner

Even with Kansas City undefeated, Detroit is the favorite to lift the Lombardi Trophy.

Sports - The New York Times - 6 days ago

No. 1 Kansas blows 20-point lead, edges UNC

No. 1 Kansas avoided its biggest blown-lead loss in school history, holding off No. 9 North Carolina 92-89 after the Tar Heels erased a 20-point first-half lead.

Sports - ESPN - 5 days ago

Global boiling, mass flooding and Trump: 10 big talking points for Cop29

Record carbon emissions, melting ice sheets and the return of the former US president will all be under the spotlight at this week’s climate summit. It has been a remarkable year for meteorological ...

World - The Guardian - 5 days ago

Poorer voters flocked to Trump — and other data points from the election

FT analysis of this week's election results paint a dire picture for the Democrats

Business - Financial Times - 5 days ago

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