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Financial Times - Business
S&P 500 hits new record after Fed makes jumbo cut to US interest rates
Global stocks rally as investors bet that the central bank’s move will support US economic growth1 hour ago - Federal Reserve -
Financial Times - Business
Intel’s long-shot turnaround hits a critical stage
Chipmaker is trying to pull off one of the most complex revivals in tech history1 hour ago -
ABC News - Top stories
Average rate on a 30-year mortgage falls to 6.09%, lowest level since February 2023
The average rate on a 30-year mortgage in the U.S. edged closer to 6% this week and is now at its lowest level since early February 20231 hour ago -
MarketWatch - Business
Mortgage rates fall to lowest level in two years: Here’s how much money you need to buy a $400,000 home
The 30-year mortgage rate is averaging 6.09%, Freddie Mac said in its latest weekly survey on Thursday.2 hours ago - Mortgage -
MarketWatch - Business
When the interest-rate cut will hit your mortgage, car loan, credit-card bills and savings accounts
Lower interest rates will soften the prices consumers pay for debt — but people may not see an impact on their payments for a while3 hours ago -
MarketWatch - Business
Jobless claims fall to lowest level since May
The number of Americans who applied for unemployment benefits last week fell to the lowest level since mid-May.3 hours ago -
The Hill - Politics
Harris hits 50 percent favorability rating in poll
Vice President Harris's favorability numbers have increased since she became the Democratic presidential nominee, with half of Americans now viewing her favorably, according to a poll released ...3 hours ago - Kamala Harris -
ABC News - Top stories
Weekly applications for US jobless benefits fall to the lowest level in 4 months
The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits fell to their lowest level in four months last week4 hours ago -
MarketWatch - Business
Home sales fall to lowest level since October 2023
Existing-home sales fell to a rate of 3.86 million in August, the National Association of Realtors said.4 hours ago -
ABC News - Tech
What to know about the two waves of deadly explosions that hit Lebanon and Syria
Just one day after pagers used by hundreds of members of millitant group Hezbollah exploded, more electronic devices detonated in Lebanon Wednesday in what appeared to be a second wave of ...4 hours ago -
MarketWatch - Business
Homeowners scramble to refinance as U.S. mortgage rates hit two-year lows
Mortgage applications rose 14.2% in the last week, the Mortgage Bankers Association said.8 hours ago - Mortgage -
The New York Times - World
Second Wave of Hezbollah Devices Explodes in Lebanon, Killing at Least 20
At least 20 people were killed and more than 450 others wounded, Lebanese officials said, a day after pagers exploded across the country and killed 12 people, in an attack widely attributed to Israel.18 hours ago -
ABC News - Entertainment
Harvey Weinstein faces a new sex crime charge. The accuser has never gone public
Harvey Weinstein is facing a new sex crime charge from as he awaits retrial in his landmark #MeToo case in New York18 hours ago -
The New York Times - Top stories
JD Souther, Who Wrote Hits for the Eagles, Dies at 78
A central figure in the Southern California rock scene of the 1970s, he later had a regular role on the TV show “Nashville.”20 hours ago -
The Hill - Politics
Biden hits Trump for rhetoric on migrants at Hispanic Heritage Month celebration
President Biden on Wednesday hit former President Trump for his rhetoric on migrants during a celebration at the White House to mark Hispanic Heritage Month. “We don’t demonize immigrants, we don’t ...20 hours ago - Joe Biden -
The Hill - Politics
Hezbollah hit again with device explosions
Presented by Lockheed Martin — Israel is the No. 1 suspect {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story Handheld radios explode in Lebanon The radio explosions ...21 hours ago -
NBC News - Top stories
Weekly mortgage demand surges 14% as interest rates hit two-year low
Mortgage rates came down again last week, and with the expectation that they could fall further, mortgage demand suddenly jumped, especially for refinancing.Yesterday - Mortgage -
CBS News - Top stories
Bogus Harris hit-and-run story created by Russian troll farm: Microsoft
The fabricated story was created by the Kremlin-aligned Storm-1516, one of several disinformation efforts targeting the Harris-Walz campaign, a new report says.Yesterday - Russia -
The New York Times - World
Russia Seizes Town in Donetsk as Ukraine Hits Ammunition Depot
The capture of Ukrainsk underscored Russia’s steady advances in the Donetsk region. Ukraine is trying to counter with strikes on Russian military infrastructure.Yesterday - Ukraine -
ESPN - Sports
Ohtani hits 48th HR: 'No pressure' chasing 50/50
Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani denied feeling any pressure to become baseball's first 50/50 player, but manager Dave Roberts said he has noticed the chase is having some effect on his approach at the ...Yesterday -
BBC News - Top stories
Kamindu hits another ton to near Bradman mark
Kamindu Mendis continues his remarkable start to Test cricket by scoring his fourth century on day one of the first Test against New Zealand.Yesterday -
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CNBC - Business
Weekly mortgage demand surges 14% higher as interest rates hit two-year low
Mortgage rates don't follow the Fed exactly, but they are influenced by policy and could move on Wednesday's news.Yesterday - Mortgage -
Financial Times - Business
Exploding pagers join long history of killer communications devices
Israel, blamed by Hizbollah for Tuesday’s attack, has long used telephones and their successors to track and kill enemiesYesterday -
BBC News - Top stories
UK aid spend may hit 17-year low, charities warn
Charities fear Chancellor Rachel Reeves will slash £2bn from overseas aid at next month's Budget.Yesterday - United Kingdom -
CBS News - Top stories
Trump, Harris hit campaign trails after alleged assassination attempt
Former President Donald Trump and his running mate, Sen. JD Vance, continue to blame Democrats for the alleged attempt on the former president's life, despite continued heightened rhetoric from ...Yesterday - Donald Trump -
The Hill - Politics
Russians made viral video falsely accusing Harris of a hit-and-run: Microsoft
Microsoft said Russians made a viral video falsely accusing Vice President Harris of a hit-and-run. Per a Tuesday report from the Microsoft Threat Analysis Center (MTAC), Russians recently ...Yesterday - Russia -
NBC News - Top stories
Crypto spending on 2024 election hits $190 million, led by Winklevoss twins
Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss are the biggest individual crypto donors this election cycle, giving a combined $10.1 million, or slightly over $5 million each, according to Federal Election ...Yesterday -
ABC News - Top stories
Sean 'Diddy' Combs hit with sex trafficking charges in sprawling indictment
Sean "Diddy" Combs has been charged with sex trafficking by force, transportation to engage in prostitution and racketeering conspiracy.Yesterday -
CBS News - Top stories
North Carolina town hit with record rainfall: "Once every 1,000 years"
Several North Carolina towns saw historic rainfall Monday. One street in particular recorded more rain than the area has likely seen in 1,000 years.2 days ago -
CBS News - Top stories
Mayoral candidate in Brazil hits rival with chair during live TV debate
Sao Paulo mayoral candidate José Luiz Datena hit rival Pablo Marçal with a chair during a TV debate as they traded jabs over sexual misconduct allegations.2 days ago - Brazil -
BBC News - Top stories
Starvation in war-hit Sudan 'almost everywhere' - WHO
The head of the UN health agency says the world's attention to Sudan is "really low" and race is a factor.2 days ago -
Financial Times - Business
Treasury ‘saying no to everything’ will hit growth, warns Burnham
Manchester mayor says powerful finance ministry has to fundamentally change way it thinks2 days ago -
VentureBeat - Tech
Forge hits 1 million players and reveals new set of Web3 investors
Forge, a platform for community-driven game marketing and engagement, has hit a million registered users and revealed new investors.2 days ago