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The New York Times - Top stories
Who Do Voters Really Like? Taylor Swift.
The pop star Taylor Swift has endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris — and is far more popular among Democrats and independents than Republicans.4 minutes ago -
CNBC - Business
The Fed has set out on a 'recalibration' of policy. Here's what Powell's new buzzword means
Asset prices soared as investors took Powell at his word that the outsized rate cut wasn't in response to a substantial economic weakening.44 minutes ago - Federal Reserve -
CBS Sports - Sports
Jason Kelce weighs in on potential new 76ers arena, explains why process bothers him: 'I really hate it'
Kelce took aim at Josh Harris and the 76ers ownership group2 hours ago -
The Hill - Politics
FTC says social networks' data privacy, safety policies are 'woefully inadequate'
Top social media and video streaming companies are facing new scrutiny from the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), which released a report Thursday morning accusing the platforms of vastly violating ...2 hours ago -
The Guardian - World
Would starring in Men in Black really have made David Schwimmer a movie star?
The Friends actor says he regrets not going for the role made famous by Will Smith, but could he have made ‘I make this look good’ as good?. Hollywood is full of tantalising “what-if?” moments; ...4 hours ago -
The New York Times - Sports
What Really Happened to Former No. 1 N.F.L. Pick Bryce Young?
The Panthers failed their quarterback. But so did the current state of college football, a columnist for The Athletic writes.4 hours ago - NFL -
The Hill - Politics
Watch live: FCC commissioner testifies before House on Biden policies
Federal Communications Commissioner Brendan Carr and other officials are slated to testify about Biden administration policies Thursday morning before the House Oversight and Accountability ...4 hours ago - Joe Biden -
CBS Sports - Sports
What's really behind the NFL's offensive struggles through two weeks and how they can be fixed
"Taking what the defense gives you" isn't working out so well12 hours ago -
BBC News - Top stories
Why finding out about Sue Gray’s salary really matters
Chris Mason explains why the story about the prime minister's chief of staff earning £170,000 a year matters.18 hours ago -
CBS Sports - Sports
Panthers' Bryce Young benched: Dave Canales says trading QB 'not something we're really considering'
Canales says he has a 'great situation' with his quarterbacks right now22 hours ago - NFL -
ABC News - Top stories
Federal Reserve cuts interest rates for 1st time since 2020
"The time has come for policy to adjust," Fed Chair Jerome Powell said last month.23 hours ago - Federal Reserve -
BBC News - Top stories
Will players really strike over too much football?
After Rodri said footballers were "close" to striking over too many games, BBC Sport asks whether they could.Yesterday -
The Hill - Politics
North Carolina voter ID challenge is really just about about voter suppression
If state Republicans were genuinely concerned about election security, they would be pushing for better election infrastructure across the board, not zeroing in on student IDs.Yesterday -
BBC News - Top stories
US election: Do celebrity endorsements work?
Can Taylor Swift, Billie Eilish and Elon Musk swing the vote for Harris or Trump?Yesterday -
The New York Times - Lifestyle
At Marni, Francesco Risso Creates a Triumphant Collection
Francesco Risso creates a triumphant Marni collection.Yesterday -
The Guardian - World
What’s Next? The Future With Bill Gates review – has Tom Hanks really joined his secret lizard society?
The Microsoft founder’s look at the challenges of AI might lack depth, but he does discover some chilling truths – including very odd conspiracy theories about himself. “In 2022 AI woke up.”. “We ...Yesterday -
The Wall Street Journal - World
The Missing Girls: How China's One-Child Policy Tore Families Apart
A now-ended adoption program created the perception that Chinese girls weren’t valued. Once hidden in a grocery bag, an adoptee found there was more to her own story.Yesterday - China -
Financial Times - Business
Chevron boss blames Biden for pushing up energy prices
Mike Wirth says White House’s ‘attacks’ on natural gas threaten energy security for US alliesYesterday - Joe Biden -
The Guardian - World
Trump appears at town hall in Michigan; Walz says Trump lost thousands of North Carolina jobs – live
Donald Trump will speak at town hall in Flint; Kamala Harris running mate suggests Trump’s ‘concept’ of a healthcare plan is ‘weak’. As far as the election campaign is concerned, this week the ...Yesterday - Donald Trump -
NBC News - Politics
Harris gets pressed for policy details: From the Politics Desk
Kamala Harris was pressed for policy details and hit Trump on his Springfield, Ohio, comments during an interview with the National Association of Black Journalists.Yesterday -
BBC News - Top stories
Kate at first work meeting since cancer treatment
Princess of Wales continues her gradual return to public life with her first work meeting this year.Yesterday -
CBS Sports - Sports
NFL player takes job as fantasy expert after previously being suspended for violating league's gambling policy
An active NFL player will be giving fantasy football adviceYesterday - NFL -
ESPN - Sports
What is and isn't working for Steelers QB Justin Fields
Fields isn't the starter the Steelers expected to have at QB this season, but they're 2-0 so far.2 days ago - NFL -
Financial Times - Business
Lammy vows to put climate action at centre of UK foreign policy
Foreign secretary says government will build global clean power alliance for sharing knowledge and technology2 days ago - United Kingdom -
The Hill - Politics
The Harris-Trump debate gave us more questions than answers on foreign policy
Foreign policy was not a major focus of the discussion, but what was said — and left unsaid — by the candidates was cause for concern.2 days ago - Donald Trump -
The Guardian - World
‘I was really desperate’: Giancarlo Esposito on Gus Fring, Sesame Street – and how he nearly hired a hitman
His Breaking Bad role may have brought him worldwide fame, but at one point the actor nearly paid someone to kill him – so his family could get the insurance money. Giancarlo Esposito is used to ...2 days ago -
CBS News - Top stories
Sexual harassment at work is as common today for women as 5 years ago
Despite some workplace gains, many women continue to experience sexual harassment and bias, a McKinsey and LeanIn study finds.2 days ago -
CBS Sports - Sports
Kirk Cousins says Falcons' comeback win vs. Eagles 'can really change the tale of the season' after facing 0-2
Cousins led a game-winning drive late in the fourth quarter2 days ago - NFL -
Financial Times - World
US homebuilders really do look as safe as houses
The industry cannot avoid its cyclicality entirely but companies can adapt their operating models2 days ago -
The Guardian - World
Spanish Socialist Teresa Ribera gets top EU role steering climate and antitrust policy
Spain’s deputy PM among six executive vice-presidents in Ursula von der Leyen’s next European Commission team. Spain’s deputy prime minister, the outspoken Socialist Teresa Ribera , will take ...2 days ago - Climate -
BBC News - Top stories
Amazon tells staff to get back to office five days a week
The e-commerce giant is ending hybrid working and will stop people hot-desking in the US.2 days ago - Amazon -
Inc. - Business
Amazon's CEO Just Declared the Era of Hybrid Work Finally Over
The company is going back to how things were before the pandemic.2 days ago - Amazon -
The Guardian - World
Biden’s green policies will save 200,000 lives and have boosted clean energy jobs, data shows
Two separate reports find policies will save Americans from pollution in coming decades and added nearly 150,000 jobs. The environmental policies of Joe Biden’s administration will save ...2 days ago - Joe Biden -
The Guardian - World
People are getting ‘stuck’ in insecure work for years, says UK thinktank
Work Foundation says ‘juggling unpredictable pay and hours’ keeps staff from upskilling and finding new jobs. ‘I don’t do a monthly shop any more’: life with unpredictable working hours ...2 days ago - United Kingdom -
Financial Times - Business
PwC China stops work on $140mn campus as Evergrande crisis mounts
Lavish training institute on tropical island under review as firm reels from fallout from its audits of failed property developer2 days ago - China -
BBC News - Top stories
Workers tell of £3 an hour jobs in Leicester's garment factories
A BBC investigation hears from one sewing machine operator who says "no one was paying more" and she was desperate for money.2 days ago -
The Guardian - World
Who will Japan’s next PM be? A policy wonk, ultra-conservative or surfer making the climate fight ‘sexy’
Polls show Shigeru Ishiba, Sanae Takaichi and Shinji Koizumi are best placed to replace PM Fumio Kishida later this month. With just 10 days to go before Japan ’s governing party elects a new ...2 days ago - Climate