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Top stories - ABC News
Voters question Harris' pitch as agent of change: POLL
Kamala Harris' positioning as a change agent is running into headwinds from her role in the unpopular Biden administration, a new ABC News/Ipsos poll found.6 hours ago -
Sports - ABC News
Forest fined almost $1M for questioning integrity of match officials in inflammatory post
Nottingham Forest has been fined 750,000 pounds ($980,000) after the club was found by an independent panel to have questioned the integrity of match officials in an extremely inflammatory post on ...7 hours ago -
Business - Financial Times
BlackRock’s assets under management surge to record $11.5tn
Shares hit new peak as a rebound in markets boosts results for the world’s largest money manager7 hours ago -
Business - MarketWatch
Wholesale prices flatten out and signal low inflation in guts of the economy
U.S. wholesale prices were unchanged in September and pointed to subdued inflation in the economy.7 hours ago -
Sports - ESPN
Mixon practices, questions NFL's safety policies
Texans running back Joe Mixon called out the NFL on Thursday, questioning the league's priorities regarding player safety.8 hours ago -
Top stories - BBC News
Firms 'pausing' hiring and investing ahead of Budget
A leading business group says firms are delaying decisions, wanting "more clarity" over the government's policies.9 hours ago -
Business - The New York Times
Wall Street Profits Surge Despite Questions About the Economy
JPMorgan Chase, Wells Fargo and BlackRock reported strong quarterly results to kick off earnings season, but concerns linger about the strength of the consumer.10 hours ago -
World - ABC News
South Korea's central bank cuts rates in a bid to boost the economy
South Korea’s central bank cut its policy rate for the first time in more than four years as pressure to revive a sluggish economy outweighed concerns about the country’s level of household debt12 hours ago - South Korea -
Business - CNBC
UK economy returns to growth as Labour tees up all-important budget
The U.K. economy returned to growth in August following two consecutive months of stagnation, providing a slight boost for the Labour government.13 hours ago - United Kingdom -
Business - Financial Times
UK economy grew 0.2% in August
Figure comes as chancellor Rachel Reeves prepares Labour government’s first Budget this month14 hours ago - United Kingdom -
Business - CNBC
How Russia's war economy and defense spending could actually make it weaker
Russia's war-orientated economy and military spending plans risk deepening major imbalances within the government's finances, analysts say.16 hours ago -
Top stories - BBC News
Sparks fly in Question Time US election special
Politicians and pundits were quizzed by the BBC's Fiona Bruce and American voters in Pennsylvania.21 hours ago -
Business - Inc.
Venture Investors Remain Cautious, Even as Stocks Surge
A Pitchbook report explains that a one-third drop in deals from the preceding quarter is rooted in limited liquidity, which will slow the IPO pipeline.Yesterday -
Politics - The Hill
Trump’s tariffs would remake the economy, mostly for the worse
A tariff is just an indirect sales tax. It makes most goods more expensive. The effect is not just on foreign goods.Yesterday -
Business - MarketWatch
Jobless claims surge to highest level in more than a year
The number of Americans who applied for unemployment benefits surged by 33,000 to 258,000 in the week that ended Oct. 5, the Labor Department said Thursday. This is the highest level of initial ...Yesterday -
Business - The New York Times
Hurricane Milton, Inflation and the Economy
The superstorm is expected to inflict costly and lasting damage in Florida, as the Federal Reserve is already keeping an eye on upcoming inflation data.Yesterday -
Business - Financial Times
Surging US power demand set to exceed supply, says Bain
The boom in data centres for AI will raise prices for ratepayers and risks slowing the energy transitionYesterday -
Politics - The Hill
Speaker Johnson's 2020 election challenge raises questions for 2024
What will Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) do? That’s the quiet question bouncing around Washington this month as the parties race furiously toward Election Day — when both the House and White House ...Yesterday -
Sports - ESPN
LeBron questions preseason trip to Milwaukee
LeBron James questioned the need for the team's preseason trip to Milwaukee, as the Lakers are playing six preseason games -- with none at home.Yesterday -
Top stories - The New York Times
Hurricane Milton’s Storm Surge Threatens Dangerous Flooding in Florida
A combination of unrelenting rains and strong storm surge prompted officials to issue flash flood warnings in western and Central Florida.Yesterday - Florida -
Top stories - NBC News
Debris swirls through air, storm surge rises in Sarasota
The storm surge flooded the first floor of a parking garage in Sarasota where NBC News’ Tom Llamas is reporting. Debris is flying around and the water is continuing to rise.Yesterday -
Top stories - ABC News
Tampa hospital uses AquaFence to prepare for Hurricane Milton
Tampa General Hospital, the region’s only Level I Trauma Center, is preparing to continue normal operations during Hurricane Milton.Yesterday -
Top stories - CBS News
Fort Myers sees tornadoes ahead of expected storm surge
Fort Myers, Florida, which was devastated by Hurricane Ian two years ago, is expected to see a massive storm surge from Milton. Ahead of the hurricane's arrival, several tornadoes are suspected to ...Yesterday -
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Top stories - BBC News
Spain looks to immigrants to drive economy
Spain has seen a big rise in illegal immigration, but some say that the extra workers are needed.Yesterday - Spain -
Top stories - NBC News
Many in Ft. Myers evacuate ahead of expected storm surge
Ft. Myers could experience a major storm surge as Hurricane Milton hits, and thousands of people have evacuated to shelters. NBC News' Sam Brock reports that the area has already seen dangerous ...Yesterday -
Politics - The Hill
Kari Lake dodges question over whether she’d certify 2024 election
Arizona Senate GOP candidate Kari Lake dodged a question on whether she would vote to certify the 2024 election results regardless of the outcome during an interview aired Wednesday. NBC News ...2 days ago -
Business - CNBC
33% of homeowners would hire a 'questionable' contractor to save money, report finds
A third of homeowners are willing to hire a "questionable" contractor to save money, a report finds. But that may leave room for error, and sometimes fraud.2 days ago -
World - The Guardian
Ministers facing questions over Met’s VIP protection for Taylor Swift
James Cleverly asks Yvette Cooper if she intervened to ensure popstar’s London concerts went ahead . Ministers are facing questions over whether they intervened to grant Taylor Swift VIP police ...2 days ago -
World - Financial Times
The data says the US economy is strong. Swing-state voters disagree
High costs are a threat to Kamala Harris’s hopes of winning Michigan, a crucial election battleground2 days ago -
Business - Financial Times
Germany expects economy to shrink in 2024 after cutting forecast
Government predicts rebound in 2025 following 0.2% decline this year as it tries to address long-term structural problems2 days ago -
Top stories - ABC News
What to know about storm surge as Milton nears Florida
Storm surge is a major threat from Hurricane Milton, which is set to make landfall on Florida's west coast as a Category 4 hurricane Wednesday night.2 days ago - Florida -
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Top stories - BBC News
Record storm surge forecast in Florida
Parts of Florida are bracing for a huge storm surge. But why do such surges happen and why are they so deadly?2 days ago - Florida