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NHS patient-safety system to be overhauled

The health secretary sets out a review of six key bodies, as changes to the main regulator are unveiled.

If the Fed Is Cutting Rates, Why Are Mortgage Rates Rising?

The latest rise, to 6.79% for a 30-year mortgage, reflects bond market concern about President-elect Trump’s agenda. It extends an uptick in mortgage rates despite expected Federal Reserve rate cuts.

Business - The New York Times - 2 days ago

Where interest rates are heading

The neutral ‘R-star’ level will be higher but the more notable change will be a steepening of the bond yield curve

World - Financial Times - October 14

ECB lowers rates to 3.25% as inflation slows

Christine Lagarde says Eurozone’s central bankers are close to ‘breaking the neck’ of soaring price pressures

Business - Financial Times - October 17

U.S. to send anti-missile system to Israel along with military crew to operate it

Intense overnight strikes in southern Lebanon; Israel releases Hamas documents

US deploys advanced antimissile system in Israel

Rare move will involve sending American forces to operate Thaad battery for defence against further Iranian missile attacks

Business - Financial Times - October 13

US approves deployment of troops and antimissile system to Israel

The United States is deepening its role in the conflict between Israel and Hamas with the Pentagon announcing Sunday it will send one of its most advanced anti-missile systems to Israel along with ...

U.S. deploying troops, missile defense system to Israel

Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin has authorized the deployment of a missile defense system to Israel to support the country's air defense following Iran's recent strikes. A U.S. official tells CBS ...

U.S. sending missile defense system, troops to Israel

The U.S. is sending troops to Israel for the first time since the Oct. 7, 2023, attack by Hamas, along with a powerful air missile defense system. CBS News foreign correspondent Ramy Inocencio is ...

Tesla Self-Driving System Will Be Investigated by Safety Agency

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said it was looking into what Elon Musk’s electric car company called the full self-driving system.

Tech - The New York Times - October 18

Dassault Systemes Cuts Guidance After Earnings Disappoint

The French software maker lowered its guidance for the year after revenue and operating profit came in shy of analyst expectations in the third quarter.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 24

Biden to formally apologize for Indian boarding school system

President Joe Biden is scheduled to issue a formal apology Friday for a government-run boarding school system that forcibly separated generations of Native American children from their families.

Politics - NBC News - October 25

Biden formally apologizes for Indian boarding school system

Watch live coverage as President Joe Biden formally apologizes for a U.S. government boarding school system that forcibly separated generations of Native American children from their families ...

White, Zuckerberg talk UFC rankings system fix

Dana White recently reached out to Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg for help with improving the UFC rankings system, possibly using artificial intelligence.

Sports - ESPN - October 25

UK Budget as it happened: Rachel Reeves raises tax, spending and borrowing

Taxes rise as chancellor delivers the first Labour budget since 2010

Business - Financial Times - October 30

America’s visa system is stifling science and innovation

Americans who are used to simply flashing their passports and waltzing into a foreign country may not realize how hard it is going in the other direction.

Politics - The Hill - November 1

Chickpeas for tangerines: Russian exporters ‘taste’ barter system

Moscow pushes Soviet-style trade after western sanctions cause months-long payment delays

Business - Financial Times - 6 days ago

Weather system in Caribbean expected to become tropical storm

A weather system in the Caribbean is expected to become a tropical storm on Monday, the National Hurricane Center said.

Why the Federal Reserve Rate Cut Isn’t Lowering Your Loan Rates

Fed rate cuts and lending rates do not always experience like-to-like movement. Here’s a quick look at rates, and what to expect moving forward.

Business - Inc. - October 30

What will happen to mortgage rates after this week's Fed rate cut?

The Federal Reserve is set to issue another rate cut this week. Here's what could then happen to mortgage rates.

What's a good HELOC interest rate now that rates are falling again?

HELOC interest rates are on the decline. Here's what a good rate looks like now that rates are falling again.

What the Fed rate cut means for mortgage interest rates

Another Fed rate cut is now official. Here's what that could mean for mortgage interest rates.

What the Fed rate cut means for HELOC interest rates

The Federal Reserve issued another cut to the federal funds rate this week. Here's what it could mean for HELOC rates.

American interest rates need to rise

Lessons for the US from the Brazilian canary in the coal mine

World - Financial Times - October 15

Bank of Canada resorts to jumbo rate cut as growth falters

Slowdown prompts shift to 50bp reduction, with rate-setters saying borrowing costs are likely to fall further

World - Financial Times - October 23

Will mortgage interest rates fall this November?

Mortgage rates are poised to fluctuate in November, but in what direction? Here's what to know now.

Will HELOC interest rates fall in November?

HELOC interest rates have been falling this fall, but will they continue to do so in November? Here's what to know.

U.S. Is Sending Antimissile System to Israel to Bolster Defenses Against Iran

The move comes as U.S. and Israel are holding talks on a possible Israeli attack on Iran.

World - The Wall Street Journal - October 13

U.S. to Deploy Missile Defense System and About 100 Troops to Israel

The Pentagon announced it would send the Terminal High Altitude Area Defense battery and its crew as Israel considered retaliatory attacks against Iran.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 13

Middle East live: Four Israeli soldiers killed in Hezbollah drone attack; US to send antimissile system to Israel

US to deploy Terminal High-Altitude Area Defense battery and associated crew to help ally . See all our coverage of the Israel-Gaza war Iran has “no red lines” when it comes to defending its ...

World - The Guardian - October 13

Pentagon will send advanced missile defense system, military personnel to Israel

The U.S. will send to Israel a missile defense system and military personnel to operate it, the Pentagon announced Sunday. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin authorized the deployment of a Terminal ...

Politics - The Hill - October 13

U.S. to deploy anti-missile system to Israel to bolster defenses against Iran

The deployment of a Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) anti-missile system is described as a way to "strengthen Israel's defenses against ballistic missiles."

U.S. is sending a powerful defense system to Israel, deepening its involvement in the conflict

The United States announced it is sending the powerful THAAD advanced anti-missile system and a number of troops to Israel.

Why some emergency alert systems failed during Hurricane Helene

Some people living in the path of Hurricane Helene may not have received crucial warnings to evacuate from the dangerous storm that killed more than 200 people across multiple states. While severe ...

U.S. Sends THAAD Missile Defense System to Israel: What to Know

It can intercept missiles above Earth’s atmosphere, and is being deployed to defend against Iranian attacks.

World - The New York Times - October 15

Why the US is sending Israel a powerful Thaad anti-missile system

The move has been the focus of attention as it involves putting American boots on the ground in Israel.

Why US is sending troops, prized air defense system to Israel

The U.S. announced this week a major new air defense system for Israel, along with the deployment of 100 American troops to operate it in the country, in a development that will bolster Israeli ...

Politics - The Hill - October 14

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