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The Hill - Politics
Study supports COVID-19 origin theory linked to Wuhan animal market
A new peer-reviewed paper presents evidence that the COVID-19 pandemic started in a seafood market in Wuhan, China, where many of the first cases of the disease were identified. The paper, ...26 minutes ago - Covid -
The New York Times - Science
Study Reveals Bird-Migration Mystery
By outfitting blackbirds with heart-rate monitors, scientists debunked a long-held assumption about the benefits of spending the winter in warm climates.2 hours ago -
CBS News - Top stories
Over 41% of cats play fetch, study finds
Researchers at the University of Purdue and University of Pennsylvania found that 41% of cats fetch, compared with about 78% of dogs.4 hours ago -
The New York Times - Top stories
Social Studies Teachers Rely on Online and Sometimes Ideological Sources
A survey of social studies teachers found that many find primary sources online for lesson plans. But a notable minority also rely on left-leaning materials, and a handful have turned to ...6 hours ago -
The New York Times - Business
30-Year Mortgage Rate Drops to 6.09% After Fed Rate Cut
The decline in mortgage costs, influenced by expectations of the Federal Reserve’s rate moves, could revive interest in buying, selling and remortgaging, economists said.6 hours ago - Federal Reserve -
Los Angeles Times - Entertainment
Regional Mexican acts contributed millions of dollars at L.A.'s venues post-pandemic
Grupo Firme's seven record-breaking L.A. concerts in 2021 highlight Southern California's influential place in the globally ascending música Mexicana genre.7 hours ago -
Financial Times - Business
Bank of England holds rates at 5%
MPC indicates it may lower borrowing costs again as soon as November9 hours ago -
The New York Times - Tech
Meta, TikTok and More Sites Engaged in ‘Vast Surveillance,’ a New FTC Study Finds
Meta, YouTube and other sites collected more data than most users realized, a new report by the Federal Trade Commission finds.9 hours ago - Tiktok -
The Guardian - World
I’ve studied geopolitics all my life: climate breakdown is a bigger threat than China and Russia | Anatol Lieven
‘Risk’ analyses largely ignore the dangers of the climate crisis. Unless we wake up to them, they will soon outweigh all others . The Irish sea captain who in 1751 discovered the Atlantic ...11 hours ago - China -
The Hill - Politics
Homeschool enrollment increases even after pandemic: Data
New data from John Hopkins Institute for Education Policy’s Homeschool Research Lab found that 90 percent of states that report homeschooling enrollment found increases for the 2023-2024 academic ...12 hours ago -
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The Hill - Politics
Fed goes bold with rate cut
Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter, where we have the latest on the Federal Reserve's rate cuts and the Teamsters' endorsement news. {beacon} Business & Economy Business & ...Yesterday - Federal Reserve -
The New York Times - Top stories
The Evening: The Fed’s Big Rate Cut
Plus, tonight’s premiere of “The Golden Bachelorette.”Yesterday -
The New York Times - Business
Fed Announces Big Rate Cut
“We concluded that this was the right thing for the economy and the people we serve,” the Federal Reserve chair, Jerome Powell, said, referring to the central bank’s decision to cut interest rates ...Yesterday - Federal Reserve -
The New York Times - Business
Central Banks Around the World Are Cutting Rates
Inflation has fallen in most developed nations, and central bank officials are now trying to steer their economies toward a so-called soft landing.Yesterday -
The Hill - Politics
Emboldened Fed lowers interest rates by half-point
The Federal Reserve cut interest rates by 50 basis points Wednesday, the central bank’s first rate reduction following a two-and-a-half year crusade against inflation that raged in the wake of the ...Yesterday - Federal Reserve -
The Guardian - World
Hope for coral reefs after IVF colonies survive record heat event – study
Scientists found 90% of young coral surveyed remained healthy compared with 25% of older corals, after mass bleaching event in the Caribbean. Young corals bred using in vitro fertilisation (IVF) ...Yesterday -
CBS News - Top stories
Interest rates expected cut from Federal Reserve
The Federal Reserve is expected to announce the first interest rate cut since 2020. CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger breaks down what economists predict may occur during today's ...Yesterday - Federal Reserve -
GameSpot - Tech
New Study Reveals How Playing Video Games Makes People Feel
GameSpot parent company Fandom has released its sixth annual Inside Fandom study, and this one reveals insights into how people play and feel about games and general entertainment.. One of the key ...Yesterday - Video Game -
BBC News - Top stories
Small beer: Study calls on government to shrink pints
Cambridge University found serving beer in two-thirds of a pint glasses led to a 10% drop in drinking.Yesterday -
Financial Times - Business
The market looks ahead to the Fed’s rate cut
Investors are betting on 50 basis points and expect a soft landing for the economyYesterday -
CBS News - Top stories
Black women 40% more likely to die from breast cancer than white women, study finds
A new study from Massachusetts General Hospital shows Black women have a higher risk of dying from breast cancer than white women with the data suggesting systemic racism is partially to blame. CBS ...Yesterday -
The New York Times - Top stories
An Interest Rate Cut
We explore the politics of today’s Fed announcement.Yesterday -
BBC News - Top stories
Inflation holds steady despite jump in air fares
Lower fuel prices helped offset the higher cost of flying in the year to August.Yesterday -
CNBC - Business
What a Fed rate cut could mean for the world
From currencies and commodities; equities to bonds — global markets are braced for the first rate cut by the Federal Reserve this week.Yesterday - Federal Reserve -
CBS News - Top stories
Black women at higher risk of death from all types of breast cancer, study finds
In a new study, researchers found Black women are at higher risk of dying from all tumor subtypes of breast cancer, with the disparity ranging from 17% to 50%.2 days ago -
CBS News - Top stories
Black women have higher risk of dying from all types of breast cancer, new study finds
Black women have a higher risk of dying from breast cancer when compared to white women, and racism could be a factor in the disparity, according to a new study by Massachusetts General Hospital. ...2 days ago -
CBS News - Top stories
Workplace sexual harassment as common today for women as 5 years ago, study finds
There doesn't appear to be much change on the matter of workplace sexual harassment for women compared to five years ago, according to a new study from consulting firm McKinsey and advocacy group ...2 days ago -
The Guardian - World
Pint of no return? Two-thirds measure could boost English health – study
Scientists reach conclusion after trial in which pints were scrapped in a dozen pubs, bars and restaurants. Fancy a quick two-thirds? It may lack the appeal of the more familiar after work social, ...2 days ago -
CBS News - Top stories
How far will mortgage interest rates drop this week?
The Fed is set to issue its first rate cut since 2020 this week. Here's how far mortgage interest rates could then drop.2 days ago - Mortgage -
The Hill - Politics
1 in 4 adults would consider using weight loss drugs without prescription: Study
Around 25 percent of U.S. adults said they would consider using prescription weight loss medications, like Ozempic or Wegovy, without consulting their doctor, according to a new study from The Ohio ...2 days ago -
The Hill - Politics
Almost half of Republicans say they won't accept election results if their candidate loses: Study
A new report shows that 46 percent of Republicans would not accept the election results as legitimate if the Democratic nominee wins, and 14 percent of all Republican respondents said they would ...2 days ago -
The New York Times - Top stories
I’ve Studied the Polls. Here’s Why Harris Isn’t Running Away With It.
Why it’s too early to join the “it’s over” chorus.2 days ago -
Financial Times - Business
Traders step up bets on BoE interest rate cut
Markets price in 35% chance of central bank move this week as expectations of large US rate cut have grown2 days ago -
Inc. - Business
Why Company Growth Rate Equals Career Opportunity Rate
Your company's growth rate is a valuable talent retention tool.2 days ago -
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BBC News - Top stories
Study reveals secret of 190-day Crystal Palace build
The standardisation of screws helped the then-world's biggest building be constructed within a year.2 days ago