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US is vulnerable to inflation shocks, top Fed official warns

Tom Barkin’s comments come as business braces itself for the new policies of Donald Trump’s incoming administration

World - Financial Times - 13 hours ago

Top Wall Street execs are getting skeptical on the Fed's easing path

Speaking at the Saudi Arabia's showcase economic conference, the Future Investment Initiative, last week, they see more inflation on the horizon for the U.S.

Business - CNBC - November 4

NFL Week 11 picks: Bills shock undefeated Chiefs, Ravens edge Steelers, Eagles top Commanders

Here's your weekly dose of John Breech's NFL picks

Sports - CBS Sports - 6 days ago

How to rethink cash as the Fed cuts interest rates, according to top financial advisors

The U.S. Federal Reserve cut interest rates in September, and more cuts are expected at least into 2025. Earnings on cash are expected to fall as well.

Business - CNBC - October 23

Risk of conflict between Trump and the Fed ‘is very high,’ top economist Blanchard says

“The assumption is that if the Fed does what it has to do, it will stand in the way of what Trump wants.”

Business - MarketWatch - Yesterday

Canadiens: No Discipline, No Big Shock

There will be no discipline against Jacob Trouba following his hit on Justin Barron in the Montreal Canadiens vs. New York Rangers game on Thursday night and it shouldn't come as a shock to anybody.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 23

Trump’s shock-and-awe approach to transition is both shocking and awful

This week a flurry of controversial and extremist picks for Trump’s cabinet came at a hectic pace with a level of provocation that made heads spin. “Welcome back,” Joe Biden told Donald Trump , ...

World - The Guardian - 4 days ago

Fed Cuts Interest Rates by a Quarter Point, but the Path Ahead Is Less Clear

The Federal Reserve is reducing rates in response to cooling inflation. Donald Trump’s presidential victory has pumped up uncertainty.

Business - The New York Times - November 7

How will the Fed handle Trump?

Federal Reserve chair cannot easily prepare for president-elect’s second term but might benefit from being less aggressive

Business - Financial Times - November 12

South Africans shocked by Siya and Rachel Kolisi’s divorce

World - Yahoo News - October 23

Shocks and surprises covering House Republicans for The Hill

I knew things would get interesting when I accepted a job with The Hill covering House Republicans in the summer of 2014.

Politics - The Hill - October 24

Cheesemakers in shock as £300,000 of produce stolen in sophisticated scam

Neal’s Yard Dairy delivered 22 tonnes of artisan cheddar after scammer posed as distributor for French retailer. Artisan cheesemakers have been dealt a blow by fraudsters who stole more than ...

World - The Guardian - October 25

MP Mike Amesbury CCTV footage 'shocking', says PM

The Prime Minister says the Labour party "moved swiftly" to respond after the video appeared.

Yanks, on brink, know they must 'shock the world'

The Yankees, trailing 3-0 in the World Series, take the field Tuesday with no choice but to "shock the world." What has been shocking so far this series is their sputtering offense, which has ...

Sports - ESPN - October 29

Shocking UFO allegations make the case for the Disclosure Act

Amid the political spectacle of the election, former President Donald Trump appeared on Joe Rogan’s popular podcast and spoke about UFOs.

Politics - The Hill - October 31

Why Cooling Inflation Hasn’t Eased Sticker Shock

The term refers to what we have internalized as the fair price for a product or service. It’s often out of sync with what things now actually cost.

Business - The New York Times - November 1

Pep: Man City injury crisis no excuse for shock loss

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola preferred not to use injuries as an excuse for a 2-1 loss at Bournemouth on Saturday that ended their 32-game unbeaten streak.

Sports - ESPN - November 3

Shock poll shows Harris leading Trump in Iowa

Neither Kamala Harris nor Donald Trump has campaigned in Iowa since the presidential primaries. It is not considered a swing state in the election.

Business - CNBC - November 3

Wrexham dumped from FA Cup with shock loss

Wrexham have been eliminated from the English FA Cup in the first round, losing 1-0 away at lower-league Harrogate Town on Sunday.

Sports - ESPN - November 4

Suspected homicide of politician shocks Antigua and Barbuda

Prime minister of Caribbean island expresses ‘deep shock and sadness’ at death of MP Asot Michael. The prime minister of Antigua and Barbuda has expressed “deep shock and sadness” after the ...

World - The Guardian - November 5

Global economy prepares for the Trump ‘macro shock’

China, Germany and other exporters fear higher tariffs and volatile period of tit-for-tat trade measures

World - Financial Times - November 6

PG: Clips' brass 'awesome' despite 'shocking' end

Paul George, now with the 76ers, said there are no hard feelings with the Clippers' brass after contract talks didn't pan out: "They were awesome the whole time I was there."

Sports - ESPN - November 6

The Sky Is Falling on the Chicago Bears and No One Is Shocked

It’s possible the Bears could consider changing offensive coordinators again under Matt Eberflus, a columnist for The Athletic writes.

Sports - The New York Times - November 11

LaLiga star Mayoral 'in shock' after house fire

Getafe forward Borja Mayoral has thanked fans for their support -- and his partner admitted the couple are "in shock" -- after a fire at their home in Madrid.

Sports - ESPN - November 12

How a Shocking Insult Gave Me Reason to Hope

Two new stage productions have a lot to say about where we are as a country

Top stories - The New York Times - November 14

Messi held in check as Paraguay shock Argentina

A stunning bicycle kick from Antonio Sanabria and a second-half header from Omar Alderete gave Paraguay a well earned 2-1 home win over Argentina in the South American World Cup qualifiers on ...

Sports - ESPN - 6 days ago

Shock as man told 'there's a cow in your pool'

Ian Blackburn said he is over the moon after the bovine was returned safe and well.

Molly-Mae Hague 'shocked' by Tommy Fury split

The pair, who met on Love Island and share a daughter, announced their split in August.

Trump Signals a ‘Seismic Shift,’ Shocking the Washington Establishment

The president-elect’s early transition moves amount to a generational test of a system as he seeks to rewrite the balance of power and install lieutenants to blow up key parts of government.

Top stories - The New York Times - 4 days ago

New Zealand airport shocked by interest in its 3-minute cap on hugs

Officials at New Zealand's Dunedin International Airport are "surprised how much global interest" a time-limit on curbside farewell embraces has garnered.

Ranking 134 College Football Teams, as a Shocking Contender Surges

Indiana is no longer just a fun story. The dream season is real, a columnist for The Athletic writes.

Sports - The New York Times - October 29

AP Explains: What does a shocking parliamentary loss for Japan's long-ruling party mean?

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba’s long-reigning coalition lost a majority in the parliamentary election, underscoring voters’ outrage over the party’s extensive financial scandals

World - ABC News - October 29

Sri Lanka’s Arugam Bay in shock after terror threat to Israeli tourists

Israeli travellers told to evacuate area immediately as police set up patrols and roadblocks. The golden sands of Sri Lanka’s Arugam Bay are usually carefree, a place for tourists to surf the ...

World - The Guardian - October 29

UN report warns of famine, aggravated by conflicts and climate shocks

Severe food crises threaten hundreds of thousands in vulnerable areas, including Sudan, South Sudan, Haiti, Mali and the Palestinian territories, where populations face or approach famine, a report ...

World - ABC News - October 31

U.S. Factory Towns Laid Low by the ‘China Shock’ Are Benefiting From New Investments

Communities that suffered the worst of plant closings in recent decades are now gaining an outsize share of fresh investment and new jobs.