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ESPN - Sports
Yanks, 'better' than a year ago, return to playoffs
After spending last year sitting at home when the postseason arrived, the Yankees wrapped up their place in the playoffs with a 2-1 win over the Mariners in 10 innings Wednesday night.1 hour ago -
Financial Times - World
For the Fed, the destination matters much more than the pace
Investors have no choice but to guess at the neutral rate2 hours ago -
Financial Times - Business
Fed cuts rates by half a point and signals era of easing has begun
US central bank’s decision marks milestone in two-year fight against inflation3 hours ago - Federal Reserve -
Financial Times - World
FirstFT: Fed easing cycle begins as focus moves to protecting jobs
Also in today’s newsletter, BoE rate decision and Hizbollah reels after twin attacks3 hours ago -
CNBC - Business
Fed slashes interest rates by a half point, an aggressive start to its first easing campaign in four years
The Federal Reserve on Wednesday lowered the federal funds rate to a range between 4.75%-5%.8 hours ago - Federal Reserve -
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 election9 hours ago - Donald Trump -
CBS News - Top stories
New COVID variant XEC now in half of states. Here's what to know.
Some of the earliest U.S. cases were reported in Virginia.12 hours ago - Covid -
The Guardian - World
Fed chair Jerome Powell says US interest rate cut has nothing to do with election – business live
Powell rejects accusations that timing of rate cut is political and adds US labor market is ‘at a strong place’. What does a Federal Reserve interest rate cut mean for you? Despite fears of a ...12 hours ago - Federal Reserve -
ABC News - Top stories
Federal Reserve cuts interest rates for 1st time since 2020
"The time has come for policy to adjust," Fed Chair Jerome Powell said last month.13 hours ago - Federal Reserve -
CNBC - Business
The Federal Reserve just cut interest rates by a half point. Here's what that means for your wallet
The first rate cut in years will affect many types of consumer products. Here's what it means for credit cards, mortgage rates, auto loans and savings accounts.13 hours ago - Federal Reserve -
Yahoo Sports - Sports
Craig Kimbrel designated for assignment by Orioles after forgettable second half
Kimbrel is currently fifth all time with 440 career saves.13 hours ago -
CBS Sports - Sports
Orioles designate Craig Kimbrel for assignment during brutal second half as Baltimore fights for playoff berth
Kimbrel gave up six runs on just two outs against the Giants Tuesday night13 hours ago -
Inc. - Business
The Federal Reserve cut interest rates by a half point. Here's what that could mean for business owners
Don't expect to see a big boost consumer spending right away, say experts.13 hours ago - Federal Reserve -
The Hill - Politics
Emboldened Fed lowers interest rates by half-point
The Federal Reserve cut interest rates by 50 basis points Wednesday, the central bank’s first rate reduction following a two-and-a-half year crusade against inflation that raged in the wake of the ...14 hours ago - Federal Reserve -
ESPN - Sports
Standalone NFL games driving more betting than ever
NFL games in national windows are changing the betting market, forcing sportsbooks to quickly adapt.14 hours ago - NFL -
Financial Times - Business
SEC cuts tick size for stock market trades to a half penny
Regulator softens complex initial proposal after industry pushback14 hours ago -
CNBC - Business
Your favorite stocks may soon be quoted in half-penny increments, which could cut trading costs
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission will vote on a proposed amendment to change the minimum pricing increment for most stocks.16 hours ago -
The Guardian - World
Global alliance buys half a million mpox vaccines for Africa
Gavi uses newly established First Response Fund to secure doses, but 10 million are needed to meet demand on the continent. A batch of 500,000 mpox vaccines has been bought by the vaccine alliance ...18 hours ago -
Financial Times - Business
Blanked or rejected: is finding a job harder than ever?
White-collar candidates report endless interviews and few responses but employers are also struggling to fill roles19 hours ago -
The New York Times - Business
Wall Street Expects Half-Point Fed Rate Cut
The S&P 500 is hovering just below record territory, driven by a revived rally as bets have grown that the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates by half a percentage point.23 hours ago - Federal Reserve -
Yahoo Sports - Sports
Fantasy Football Week 3 Rankings: WRs (Half-PPR)
The fantasy football experts of Yahoo Fantasy reveal their Week 3 wide receiver rankings for half-PPR leagues.Yesterday - Fantasy Football -
Yahoo Sports - Sports
Fantasy Football Week 3 Rankings: Tight ends (Half-PPR)
The fantasy football experts of Yahoo Fantasy reveal their Week 3 tight end rankings.Yesterday - Fantasy Football -
Yahoo Sports - Sports
Fantasy Football Week 3 Rankings: Flex (Half-PPR)
The Yahoo Fantasy team reveals their Week 3 half-PPR flex rankings.Yesterday - Fantasy Football -
Yahoo Sports - Sports
Fantasy Football Week 3 Rankings: RBs (Half-PPR)
The fantasy football experts of Yahoo Fantasy reveal their Week 3 running back rankings to kick off the 2024 season.Yesterday - Fantasy Football -
Yahoo Sports - Sports
Fantasy Football Week 3 Rankings (Half-PPR)
The experts of Yahoo Fantasy reveal their fantasy football rankings at each position in Week 3 of the 2024 season.Yesterday - Fantasy Football -
NBC News - Top stories
Exploding pagers belonging to Hezbollah kill 8 and injure more than 2,700 in Lebanon
Exploding pagers killed at least eight people and injured more than 2,700 in Lebanon, the country's Health Ministry said Tuesday.Yesterday -
BBC News - Top stories
More than 140 Post Office convictions could be quashed in Scotland
Sub-postmasters across the UK were wrongly accused of crimes such as theft or fraud on the basis of a faulty IT system.Yesterday -
The Hill - Politics
Almost half of Republicans say they won't accept election results if their candidate loses: Study
A new report shows that 46 percent of Republicans would not accept the election results as legitimate if the Democratic nominee wins, and 14 percent of all Republican respondents said they would ...Yesterday -
CNBC - Business
Former Dallas Fed President Kaplan advocates for a half-point interest rate cut
Making the bolder move of 50 basis points would better position policymakers heading into the latter part of the year, Kaplan told CNBC.Yesterday - Federal Reserve -
The Hill - Politics
America’s story is bigger than Trump’s hateful conspiracy theories
The presidential debate is over, but the people of Springfield, Ohio, are only beginning to face its fallout.Yesterday - Donald Trump -
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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 -
BBC News - Top stories
Floods and mudslides kill more than 200 in Myanmar
The storm has killed more than 500 people in northern Vietnam, Laos, Thailand and Myanmar.2 days ago -
The Guardian - World
Women in UK ‘will be worse off than in 2010 unless public spending rises’
Economists say living standards of poorest women will decline by 21% by 2027-28 if Labour sticks to Tory plans. Rachel Reeves should announce a significant uplift in public spending in next month’s ...2 days ago - United Kingdom -
ABC News - Entertainment
Emmy Awards ratings up more than 50%, reversing record lows
The Emmys telecast on ABC reached nearly 7 million viewers, a jump of more than 50% from the record low of the last ceremony in January2 days ago -
The New York Times - Top stories
There Might Be More Than One Way to Make a Planet
Astronomers have found evidence of a process that supports an alternative, more rapid approach to planetary formation, more top down than bottom up.2 days ago -
Yahoo Sports - Sports
6 things from MLB's weekend: Yankees look stronger than ever
The Yankees and Tigers earned statement wins this weekend, while the Dodgers and Mets dealt with more injuries.2 days ago - MLB