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Business - The New York Times
How Walmart’s Donna Morris Manages the Largest Work Force in America
With 1.6 million U.S. employees under her watch, the company’s chief people officer faced a unique challenge just weeks into her new job: a pandemic.17 minutes ago -
World - The Guardian
Are the NFL’s reimagined kickoff rules working? The early returns are mixed
The general idea behind the NFL’s revamped kickoff rules was spicing up a stale play by encouraging returns with a lower risk of injury. Further tweaks could be necessary. With four full weeks of ...48 minutes ago -
Tech - ABC News
Civilization 7 makers work with Shawnee to bring sincere representation of the tribe to the game
The chief of the Shawnee Tribe grew up playing video games, including hundreds of hours colonizing a distant planet in the 1999 title Sid Meier’s Alpha Centauri13 hours ago -
Sports - CBS Sports
Patrick Ewing rejoins Knicks as basketball ambassador and will work with front office
Ewing spent 15 seasons of his Hall of Fame career with the Knicks16 hours ago -
Business - CNBC
Jobless rates fall for Black and Hispanic men in September
Black and Hispanic men experienced a fall in jobless rates in September.16 hours ago -
Top stories - BBC News
Burger King with worst hygiene score now has five-star rating
The Tunbridge Wells restaurant has been criticised for using “dirty and greasy” equipment.18 hours ago -
Top stories - CBS News
15 best long-term CDs to open before the next rate cut
With more Fed rate cuts on the horizon, it could make sense to open one of these top-earning CDs before rates drop.18 hours ago -
World - The Guardian
‘I still cringe thinking about it’: readers’ fworst work message gaffes
BBC’s Laura Kuenssberg sent Boris Johnson her briefing notes this week – she’s not the only one to mess up. The BBC cancelled a prime-time interview with Boris Johnson after the presenter Laura ...18 hours ago -
Politics - The Hill
Megyn Kelly says Harris message ’working’: ’She’s somehow getting through’
Pundit Megyn Kelly said she thinks Vice President Kamala Harris is promoting a message that is resonating with voters, particularly on the economy, that could spell defeat for former President ...20 hours ago -
Top stories - CBS News
What could impact mortgage interest rates this fall?
Several factors could shape mortgage interest rates this fall. Here are a few to look out for now.20 hours ago - Mortgage -
Business - MarketWatch
September surprise? U.S. jobs report holds key to Fed rate cuts.
The U.S. jobs report has overtaken inflation as the chief worry of the Federal Reserve as it plots how fast to cut interest rates.21 hours ago - Federal Reserve -
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World - The New York Times
The U.K. Has a More Working-Class Cabinet. It’s Still Seen as Out of Touch.
Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s top team contains more lawmakers from poor backgrounds, and fewer from elite schools, than any in recent memory. Voters haven’t noticed.22 hours ago -
Business - CNBC
Middle-class wages aren't keeping up. Some economists say policy is suppressing pay growth
As of June, two-thirds of middle-income households said they believed their income was falling behind the cost of living, according to a survey by Primerica.23 hours ago -
Top stories - BBC News
Work-to-rule punishes patients, Streeting tells GPs
The health secretary outlined measures on cutting "red tape" and alleviating paperwork for GPs in a speech.23 hours ago -
World - The Guardian
Antarctica is ‘greening’ at dramatic rate as climate heats
Analysis of satellite data finds plant cover has increased more than tenfold over the last few decades. Plant cover across the Antarctic peninsula has soared more than tenfold over the last few ...Yesterday - Climate -
World - Financial Times
Japan’s new PM pledges to tackle deflation in first policy speech
Shigeru Ishiba faces divided ruling party, low approval ratings and volatile financial markets ahead of snap electionYesterday - Japan -
World - Financial Times
France’s Barnier bets on hardliner as ‘insurance policy’ against far right
Interior minister Bruno Retailleau promises immigration curbs similar to those of Marine Le Pen’s partyYesterday -
Top stories - NBC News
Dockworkers on East and Gulf Coast to return to work after reaching agreement on wages
Thousands of dockworkers on the East Coast and Gulf Coast will return to work after reaching a tentative agreement on wages, ending one of the biggest work stoppages in decades.Yesterday -
Top stories - CBS News
How Los Angeles is working to combat the homelessness crisis
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass has been focused on addressing the city's homelessness crisis, getting people off the streets and into shelters that, up until now, did not exist. She's doing it by ...Yesterday -
Top stories - CBS News
North Carolina communities work to provide supplies after Helene
North Carolina distribution centers worked to provide essential supplies to community members Thursday, one week after Hurricane Helene made landfall. CBS News correspondent Skyler Henry has more.Yesterday -
Politics - The Hill
Biden declares ‘collective bargaining works’ after deal struck
President Biden on Thursday hailed the agreement made between the International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) union and the U.S. Maritime Alliance (USMX) to end the port strike, arguing that ...Yesterday - Joe Biden -
Top stories - CBS News
Why mortgage rates rose after initially falling
Mortgage rates dropped after the Fed's interest rate cut announcement in September. Although rates appear to have slightly risen since dropping to a record two-year low, experts still believe they ...Yesterday - Mortgage -
Business - MarketWatch
Mortgage rates are dropping, but the housing market is still stuck. Here’s why.
A crisis of unaffordability has held the housing market hostage. That situation is not likely to change anytime soon, according to Fannie Mae’s chief economist — and there’s one culprit.Yesterday - Mortgage -
Business - CNBC
Sterling plunges more than 1% against the dollar, euro after Bank of England governor's comments on rates
Sterling was down 1.27% to $1.3098 at 12:30 p.m. in London.Yesterday -
Tech - VentureBeat
Racking up major purchase conversion rates with mobile game web shops
In a world of ever-declining revenue margins for game developers, direct-to-consumer is becoming essential.Yesterday -
Top stories - CBS News
Should you lock in a mortgage rate now? Experts weigh in
Mortgage rates could fall further, but there are drawbacks to waiting. Here's what some experts suggest doing.Yesterday -
Politics - The Hill
Here's how to improve the way Congress works
The House Rules Committee held a hearing on proposed rules changes for the 119th Congress, with Rep. Derek Kilmer recommending non-policy bipartisan retreats and planning meetings to foster trust ...Yesterday -
Tech - GameSpot
Star Citizen Dev Is Forcing Employees To Work Seven Days A Week - Report
For a game that's still technically in pre-release early access, Star Citizen has amassed a large following and its own annual convention, CitizenCon. But even though the full release isn't on ...Yesterday -
Top stories - BBC News
Interest rate cuts could be more aggressive, Bank of England governor says
Governor Andrew Bailey hints that borrowing costs could come down faster if inflation stays in line.Yesterday -
World - The Guardian
Melania Trump says she forced Donald to drop hardline immigration policy
Ex-first lady says she told Trump to stop separating children from parents and addresses jacket controversy in book. Melania Trump describes in her new memoir how she made her husband, then ...Yesterday - Donald Trump -
Tech - Wired
Trump's Get Out the Vote Plan Is Unusual—and It Just Might Work
Critics have pointed to Trump's quiet ground game as a reason his campaign might be flailing. But online? It’s a whole different story.Yesterday - Donald Trump -
World - Financial Times
Inflation and interest rates tracker: see how your country compares
Inflationary pressures are beginning to wane but not all central banks have taken action yet. See how this affects you2 days ago -
Top stories - BBC News
Ex-teacher on bail for sexual assault sought work as private tutor
A man charged with sexual assault has been advertising as a private tutor for children, the BBC finds.2 days ago -
Sports - Yahoo Sports
Lions' 100 percent completion rate makes NFL history
The Lions threw 19 passes on Monday night.3 days ago - NFL