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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.6 minutes ago -
NBC News - Top stories
White House holds press briefing
Watch live coverage as White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre holds a press briefing.1 hour 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.5 hours ago -
Wired - Tech
The United Nations Wants to Treat AI With the Same Urgency as Climate Change
A UN report proposes that the organization take a much more active role in the monitoring and oversight of AI.9 hours ago - Climate -
Financial Times - Business
Big Fed rate cut leaves little changed in stock and bond markets
The rare half-point rate reduction was baked into the rally last week and led to a mild sell-off afterward16 hours ago - Federal Reserve -
Yahoo Sports - Sports
NFL kickers might be too good now. Is it time for a rule change?
Twenty years ago, the 50-yard field was a less than 50-50 proposition. Today, they're almost automatic. Narrowing the uprights may be the right move.17 hours ago - NFL -
CBS News - Top stories
House task force briefing on Donald Trump Secret Service protection
The House of Representatives task force investigating the assassination attempts against Former President Donald Trump is being briefed on the Florida golf course incident. CBS News' Nicole Sganga ...17 hours ago - Donald Trump -
The Guardian - World
Fed chair Jerome Powell says US interest rate cut has nothing to do with election – business live
Powell rejects accusations that timing of rate cut is political and adds US labor market is ‘at a strong place’. What does a Federal Reserve interest rate cut mean for you? Despite fears of a ...18 hours ago - Federal Reserve -
CNBC - Business
Here's what changed in the new Fed statement
Here's how the central bank's policy statement changed for its September rate decision.19 hours ago - Federal Reserve -
The Hill - Politics
Risky coastal development expanding in face of climate change
Welcome to The Hill's Sustainability newsletter {beacon} Sustainability Sustainability The Big Story Risky coastal development expanding in face of climate change Decades of development ...20 hours ago - Climate -
The Hill - Politics
House, Senate Democrats press leadership to quickly extend ObamaCare subsidies
House and Senate Democrats are pressing leadership to quickly pass legislation extending ObamaCare’s enhanced subsidies before they expire at the end of 2025. Sen. Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.) and Rep. ...20 hours ago -
The Hill - Politics
Watch live: White House holds press briefing
White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre will speak with reporters Wednesday, as the Biden administration manages a string of critical security developments at home and abroad. Secretary of ...21 hours ago -
GameSpot - Tech
Here's Why HBO's The Penguin Changed Oswald Cobblepot's Name
Oswald Cobblepot isn't exact a household name, but even casual Batman fans know that this is the given name of Gotham's Gentleman of Crime, otherwise known as the Penguin. But for the latest (and ...Yesterday -
The New York Times - Business
Instagram Unveils Sweeping Changes for Users Under Age 18
The app, which is popular with teenagers, introduced new settings and features aimed at addressing inappropriate online contact and content, and improving sleep for users under 18.Yesterday -
The New York Times - Top stories
Europe’s Floods Are Another Sign of Growing Threat of Climate Change
Climate change is influencing extreme weather events like the flooding across six countries that has led to mass evacuations of cities as the waters continue to rise.Yesterday - Climate -
ABC News - Tech
Instagram makes teen accounts private as pressure mounts on the app to protect children
Instagram is introducing separate teen accounts for those under 18 as it tries to make the platform safer for children amid growing backlash against how social media affects young people’s livesYesterday -
BBC News - Top stories
NHS junior doctors to be known as resident doctors after job title change
They will now be called resident doctors in an attempt to better reflect their expertise.Yesterday -
The Hill - Politics
Johnson: Task force on Trump assassination attempts will probe second effort
House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) said a task force assembled to review the assassination attempt against former President Trump will be expanded to include a second incident from over the ...Yesterday - Donald Trump -
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BBC News - Top stories
Climate change is turbo-charging Somalia’s problems - but there's still hope
Despite facing a catastrophic combination of flooding and conflict, there is optimism in the African country - as climate editor Justin Rowlatt discovers.Yesterday - Climate -
ABC News - Health
AP PHOTOS: Hallmarks of climate change seen in floods, fires and drought around the globe
The hallmarks of climate change — extreme heat and drought; larger, more intense wildfires and supercharged hurricanes, typhoons and rainstorms that lead to catastrophic flooding — are being seen ...Yesterday - Climate -
The Hill - Politics
Former governors press for election certification by federal deadline
Former governors pressed for election certification by the federal December deadline, saying the process "is not open to debate" in a Tuesday letter addressed to current governors. “The voters in ...Yesterday -
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 -
The Hill - Politics
Klobuchar, Warner press tech leaders to take action against election-related disinformation
Democratic Sens. Amy Klobuchar (Minn.) and Mark Warner (Va.) sent a letter to major tech leaders on Tuesday, urging them to take "decisive action" against disinformation related to the 2024 general ...Yesterday -
CNBC - Business
Harris-Trump election has Big Tech 'at a crossroads' after slump in dealmaking
With regulators making it hard for large tech companies to do significant deals, M&A transaction volume in the industry continues to drop.Yesterday - Donald Trump -
The New York Times - Business
Harris Campaign Says She Will Meet the Press (on Her Terms)
The vice president, who has granted few interviews as the Democratic nominee, is now ramping things up. But she is likely to focus on local outlets and nontraditional venues where voters get their ...Yesterday -
CBS Sports - Sports
B1G Time: Indiana's dominance amid 3-0 start should not be overlooked, thoughts on Michigan's QB change
The manner in which the Hoosiers are winning games should serve as a warning to the rest of the Big TenYesterday - NFL -
Financial Times - Business
Lib Dems to press Rachel Reeves to raise taxes on banks and wealthy
Ed Davey wraps up party conference saying rich should pay more to fund transformation of NHS and social care2 days ago -
The Hill - Politics
Instagram rolling out changes for teen users
Instagram announced sweeping changes to teenagers' accounts Tuesday, an effort aimed at boosting their safety and giving parents more control over content settings. The social media platform will ...2 days ago -
Financial Times - World
How will the apparent attempt on Trump’s life change the campaign?
Also in today’s newsletter, Kamala Harris’s Nevada problem and the polling advantage on economic stewardship2 days ago -
Yahoo Sports - Sports
Clutch Cousins changes the conversation with primetime comeback
The Falcons heard the criticism for eight days after an ugly Week 1 loss and responded when it mattered; with Kirk Cousins executing a game-winning drive.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 -
BBC News - Top stories
Wine and wasabi producers battle climate change
Farmer Jon Old tells the BBC that rising temperatures are making growing his crops more difficult.2 days ago - Climate -
BBC News - Top stories
Pregnancy brain changes revealed in detailed scans
Repeated scans during one woman's pregnancy show brain changes never charted before.2 days ago -
Yahoo Sports - Sports
Giants need dramatic change to avoid becoming embarrassment after loss to Commanders
The Giants' defense didn’t allow a touchdown while their offense scored three on Sunday. They still lost, 21-18, to the Washington Commanders.3 days ago - NFL -