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CBS News - Top stories
How the "YIMBY" movement seeks to address America's housing crisis
Due to a nationwide shortage, many prospective homeowners have been unable to get into the home of their dreams. A growing nationwide coalition of pro-housing advocates part of the "YIMBY" movement ...3 hours ago -
The Hill - Politics
Congress races to patch $3B Veterans Affairs shortfall
Lawmakers are moving quickly to pass emergency legislation to plug a roughly $3 billion shortfall facing the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), as officials warn veterans' and survivors' benefits ...4 hours ago -
Financial Times - World
Trump says half-point rate cut shows US economy is ‘very bad’
Former president adds that central bank could be ‘playing politics’ as it reduces interest rates ahead of election4 hours ago - Donald Trump -
Inc. - Business
Amazon Raises Hourly Wages for Fulfillment, Transport Workers
The hikes go into effect this month and may help retain workers through the holiday season.5 hours ago - Amazon -
VentureBeat - Tech
Gamebeast raises $3.7M in funding for Roblox games support
Gamebeast has raised $3.7 million in pre-seed funding to put towards its Roblox development and support tools.5 hours ago -
ABC News - Tech
Lawsuits buffet US offshore wind projects, seeking to end or delay them
Opponents of offshore wind around the U.S. are pelting the projects with lawsuits, seeking to cancel them or tie them up for years in costly litigation6 hours ago -
CNBC - Business
University of Tennessee to raise season ticket prices 10% in anticipation of revenue sharing
Tennessee athletics will raise season ticket prices across all its sports by 10%.7 hours ago -
ABC News - Top stories
Iconic Tupperware Brands seeks Chapter 11 bankruptcy
Tupperware Brands has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection9 hours ago -
NBC News - Top stories
Microsoft, BlackRock form group to raise $100 billion to invest in AI data centers and power
Microsoft and BlackRock are part of a group of companies collaborating to pull together up to $100 billion to develop data centers for artificial intelligence and the energy infrastructure to power ...9 hours ago -
Inc. - Business
Startup Intuitive Machines Wins $4.8 Billion NASA Contract
To establish a permanent base on the Moon and explore its surface, NASA needs a 21st century communications infrastructure. It chose a small Houston, Texas-based commercial space company to do the ...10 hours ago - NASA -
VentureBeat - Tech
AI startup Rep.ai raises $7.5M to launch ‘digital twin’ sales representatives
Rep.ai raises $7.5M to launch AI-powered "digital twin" sales representatives, offering 24/7 video and audio engagement for website visitors, challenging traditional chatbots and human sales ...10 hours ago - Artificial Intelligence -
CNBC - Business
Alaska closes $1.9 billion acquisition of Hawaiian Airlines after DOT blessing
The two airlines can begin the process of closing their $1.9 billion merger.11 hours ago -
CBS News - Top stories
Last-ditch efforts seek to halt Missouri execution of Marcellus Williams
The St. Louis County Prosecuting Attorney will appeal to the Missouri Supreme Court a ruling upholding Marcellus Williams' conviction and sentence.12 hours ago -
The Hill - Politics
Trump seeks deadline extension in documents case
Former President Trump’s legal team has requested a deadline extension in his documents case, a move that will likely further delay a review of U.S. District Court Judge Aileen Cannon's decision to ...13 hours ago - Donald Trump -
The Hill - Politics
Kamala Harris will raise your taxes, no matter what she's saying now
Kamala Harris has promised not to raise taxes for those making less than $400,000, but her proposed tax credits and deductions are not actual tax cuts, and she has promised to let the 2017 Trump ...14 hours ago - Kamala Harris -
The Hill - Politics
'Just the facts': Seeking to provide the public with the government data they need
Making government data more accessible and easier to understand: That's the standing goal for Poppy MacDonald. MacDonald, a former news executive, now leads "USA Facts,” a nonpartisan, nonprofit ...16 hours ago -
CBS News - Top stories
North Carolina rafting trip seeks to bridge divides
A group of about 30 Americans with diverse political leanings recently embarked on a rafting trip along a North Carolina river. The goal of the journey wasn't to change minds or persuade anyone to ...Yesterday -
The Hill - Politics
House passes bill to plug $3B VA budget shortfall
The House on Tuesday passed an emergency bill to address a roughly $3 billion budget shortfall facing the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), as officials warn millions of veterans’ benefits are ...Yesterday -
CNBC - Business
Microsoft, BlackRock form group to raise $100 billion to invest in AI data centers and power
Microsoft, BlackRock and Abu Dhabi's investment vehicle are aiming to initially raise $30 billion to invest in AI data centers and the energy to power them.Yesterday -
The New York Times - Business
$50 Billion in Aid to Ukraine Stalls Over Legal Questions
U.S. and European officials are struggling to honor their pledge to use Russian assets to aid Ukraine.Yesterday - Ukraine -
The New York Times - Top stories
N.Y.C. Schools Chancellor Seeks to Project Stability as Inquiries Swirl
David C. Banks, whose phone was seized during an investigation related to his brother, largely avoided discussing his current circumstances in his annual State of Our Schools speech.Yesterday -
VentureBeat - Tech
EA aims to double audience to over 1 billion in 5 years
Electronic Arts unveiled its EA Sports App for connected entertainment beyond gaming will begin testing this fall.Yesterday -
The New York Times - Business
Boeing Restarts Labor Negotiations as It Seeks End to Strike
Federal mediators are helping the aerospace manufacturer and leaders of the union representing more than 33,000 workers who went on strike last week reach a deal.Yesterday -
The Hill - Politics
Prosecutors seeking to keep Sean Combs in prison ahead of trial
Federal prosecutors are urging a Manhattan court to keep defendant Sean “Diddy” Combs in detention ahead of his trial, calling him a flight risk and a “significant risk” to obstruction of justice. ...Yesterday -
Inc. - Business
Harris Meets With Teamsters, Seeking Endorsement
Leadership of the 1.3-million-member union has not backed a candidate for president yet, but met with Trump in January.Yesterday - Kamala Harris -
Inc. - Business
Pentagon to Manage Intel's Latest $3 Billion Grant Under CHIPS Act
As foreign rivals leave the marquee chip maker behind, Intel gets a boost from the government, which wants to keep some semiconductor manufacturing securely and reliably based in the U.S., with ...Yesterday -
CBS News - Top stories
White House seeks bump in Secret Service funding, sources say
The Biden administration is asking Congress to increase Secret Service spending after Sunday's apparent assassination attempt against former President Donald Trump. Multiple sources tell CBS News ...Yesterday -
Financial Times - Business
Lib Dems to press Rachel Reeves to raise taxes on banks and wealthy
Ed Davey wraps up party conference saying rich should pay more to fund transformation of NHS and social careYesterday -
The Wall Street Journal - World
'Pig-Butchering' Scams Cost Americans Billions. This Lawyer Is Taking Them On.
Prosecutor Erin West has been one of the few to have any success against the overseas criminal networks perpetrating a new type of fraud.Yesterday -
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 grownYesterday -
VentureBeat - Tech
Dirt raises $2M from Mark Cuban and others for sensor-based measurement of player attention
Dirt Research Technologies has raised $2 million for its sensor-based neuroscience to identify attention-demanding content.Yesterday -
ABC News - Tech
Elon Musk has often inflamed politically tense moments, raising worries for the US election
As Election Day draws nearer, social media posts by X owner Elon Musk are raising concerns that he will use his immense platform to question the legitimacy of the vote in the U.S. presidential ...Yesterday - Elon Musk -
The Hill - Politics
Report on forced labor, child labor raises tough questions in green energy transition
A new report from the Department of Labor raises tough questions about whether and to what extent forced labor and child labor are intertwined with climate-friendly technology. The department ...Yesterday -
CNBC - Business
China seeks a homegrown alternative to Nvidia — these are some of the companies to watch
Some of China's giants inclduing Huawei, Alibaba and Baidu are among those trying to create alternative semiconductor tech to Nvidia.Yesterday - China -
Financial Times - Business
Sports group backed by Saudi wealth fund seeks stake in European basketball
EuroLeague is looking to sell minority holding worth €1bn, but PIF’s SURJ firm faces competition from BC PartnersYesterday -
The Wall Street Journal - Business
Microsoft Boosts Dividend, Authorizes Buyback of Up to $60 Billion
Microsoft will raise its quarterly payout by about 11% and begin a new stock-buyback program.2 days ago - Microsoft