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NBC News - Top stories
Fed goes big with interest rate cut in a bid to head off an economic slowdown
The Federal Reserve said Wednesday it was lowering its interest rate by half a percentage point, an unusually aggressive move designed to cushion the economy from a further slowdown.27 minutes ago - Federal Reserve -
The Hill - Politics
Watch live: Fed Chair Jerome Powell speaks on interest rates, economy
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell is expected to announce the first interest rate cuts by the central bank in more than a year on Wednesday afternoon. The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) has ...59 minutes ago - Federal Reserve -
GameSpot - Tech
HTC Vive Focus Vision Revealed, Preorders Live Now
Anyone looking to experience virtual reality can choose from several brands, and if you're searching for something new, HTC has just announced its latest standalone Vive Vision VR headset . On its ...3 hours ago -
MarketWatch - Business
The U.S. economy is strong by one measure. Why the Fed is set to lower borrowing costs anyway.
A giddy Wall Street projects the Federal Reserve will dramatically reduce interest rates over the next year, even though the U.S. economy seems to be growing rapidly. Odd? Not at all, economists say.5 hours ago -
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VentureBeat - Tech
HTC launches Vive Focus Vision XR headset for enterprises and high-end gaming
HTC Vive is launching the Vive Focus Vision XR headsets for enterprises and high-end gaming fans.6 hours ago -
BBC News - Top stories
ITV says Balls interview with wife Cooper was fair
Ofcom will not investigate 16,000 complaints made about a Good Morning Britain episode in August.9 hours ago -
BBC News - Top stories
Sexual assault victim says attacker showed 'no remorse'
Paul Bryan, 63, was given a four year sentence after admitting to the 2017 assault last week.12 hours ago -
CNBC - Business
Ray Dalio names the top five forces shaping the global economy
Speaking at the Milken Institute's Asia Summit in Singapore, the founder of Bridgewater Associates said the five factors are interrelated and often cyclical.13 hours ago -
CNBC - Business
Oil stares at a bleak future as China's economy sputters. The good news: A market 'bust' is unlikely
Lower oil prices were the dominant theme in Asia's largest oil conference. The question was not whether oil will go lower, but mostly by how much will it decline in the coming years.15 hours ago - China -
CBS News - Top stories
Pennsylvania struggling with low energy prices amid 2024 fracking focus
Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump have focused on fracking, the process of injecting fluid into underground rock formations to extract oil and gas, in their respective ...17 hours ago -
NBC News - Politics
Harris talks economy, Trump comments about immigrants in Ohio in NABJ event
Vice President Harris spoke at a discussion hosted by the National Association of Black Journalists in Philadelphia on Tuesday, weeks after former President Trump questioned her racial identity at ...19 hours ago - Donald Trump -
MarketWatch - Business
The second-largest economy in the world just raised its retirement age. American workers should take notice.
The U.S. is facing a similar retirement crisis, and there’s no easy solution.20 hours ago -
The Hill - Politics
Joe Rogan says Harris is 'nailing it' in debate with Trump
Podcaster Joe Rogan gave Vice President Harris her props after the Sept. 10 ABC News debate telling listeners she’s “nailing it.” “I just wanna say, whoever’s helping her, whoever’s coaching her, ...23 hours ago - Donald Trump -
CNBC - Business
Latinas contributed $1.3 trillion to U.S. economy, new report says. That number could be even bigger
A recent report funded by Bank of America revealed that Latinas contributed $1.3 trillion to U.S. GDP in 2021, and some economists think it could be more.Yesterday -
ESPN - Sports
Trout says move away from CF possible next year
Angels star Mike Trout, working his way back from two knee surgeries, acknowledged that a move away from center field could be in his future.Yesterday -
GameSpot - Tech
Nvidia CEO Says AI Now Essential for Graphics
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang has stated that artificial intelligence has become indispensable to modern computer graphics, signaling a major shift in how visual technologies are built. Speaking at the ...Yesterday -
MarketWatch - Business
Retail sales rise again and show U.S. economy still on solid ground ahead of Fed rate cut
Sales at retailers rose slightly in August in a sign of resilience among U.S. households, suggesting the U.S. economy is still on solid footing as the Federal Reserve plots to cut interest rates.Yesterday - Federal Reserve -
ABC News - World
Afghanistan reopens its embassy in Oman, the Taliban say
The Taliban say that Afghanistan's Embassy in Oman has reopenedYesterday - Afghanistan -
ABC News - World
Extremists attack a military training camp in Mali's capital and authorities close its airport
Mali's army says extremists attacked military training camp as explosions were heard in the areaYesterday -
BBC News - Top stories
Right to WFH boosts productivity, Labour says
Firms should "judge people on outcomes, not presenteeism", Jonathan Reynolds insists.Yesterday -
ABC News - World
Explosions heard in Mali’s capital; army says a military training camp was attacked
Explosions heard in Mali’s capital; army says a military training camp was attackedYesterday -
CNBC - Business
Big names like David Tepper and 'Big Short' investor Michael Burry are quietly upping their bets on the Chinese economy
From property woes to sluggish economic data, China appears to be suffering from long Covid.Yesterday -
Inc. - Business
Not Sure What to Focus on in Life? Richard Branson and Beyoncé Both Suggest the Theory of Circles
When you're not sure how to invest your time and energy, the theory of circles can guide you.Yesterday -
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 thinksYesterday -
The Guardian - World
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs arrested in New York after federal indictment
Hip-hop mogul has faced multiple allegations by women accusing him of sexual assault. Sean “Diddy” Combs, the hip-hop mogul who has faced a stream of allegations by women accusing him of sexual ...Yesterday - New York -
The Guardian - World
People are getting ‘stuck’ in insecure work for years, says UK thinktank
Work Foundation says ‘juggling unpredictable pay and hours’ keeps staff from upskilling and finding new jobs. ‘I don’t do a monthly shop any more’: life with unpredictable working hours ...Yesterday - United Kingdom -
The New York Times - Top stories
China’s ‘Silver Economy’ Is Thriving as Birthrate Plunges
The shrinking population poses threats to growth but has opened opportunities for businesses that serve seniors.Yesterday - China -
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The Hill - Politics
Trump says crypto is 'fledging' yet ‘massive business’ in project launch
Former President Trump and his sons unveiled new details about their new cryptocurrency platform World Liberty Financial on Monday night, marking the former president’s latest embrace of digital ...Yesterday - Donald Trump -
BBC News - Top stories
Tuition fees must go up, unis say as term begins
As freshers get settled in, a group of unis is calling for inflation-linked fee hikes in England.Yesterday -
CBS News - Top stories
Trump assassination attempt suspect didn't fire gun, Secret Service says
The suspect in what appears to be an assassination attempt against former President Donald Trump made his first appearance in court Monday, one day after a Secret Service agent allegedly spotted ...Yesterday - Donald Trump -
Los Angeles Times - Entertainment
Objection! Kathy Bates won't retire after 'Matlock' reboot, she says
Bates said the retirement buzz was a 'misunderstanding' after she referred to 'Matlock' as her 'last dance' in an interview with the New York Times.Yesterday -
ABC News - Health
The Taliban have suspended polio vaccination campaigns in Afghanistan, the UN says
The U.N. says the Taliban have suspended polio vaccination campaigns in AfghanistanYesterday - Afghanistan