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CBS News - Top stories
United says Taylor Swift concerts drove 25% uptick in demand
United said demand for its flights surges wherever Taylor Swift jets off to for her next concert.39 minutes ago -
Financial Times - Business
S&P hits record high after jumbo Fed cut
Global stocks rally as investors bet half percentage point cut will support US economic growth56 minutes ago - Federal Reserve -
MarketWatch - Business
Powell’s recalibration on rates may bring 1995-like boost to stocks: strategist
That the U.S. no longer needs “emergency levels of monetary squeeze” should be bullish for risky assets, says one strategist.3 hours ago -
The New York Times - Top stories
Harris Ahead in Pennsylvania and Tied Nationally? Unpacking an Unexpected Result.
Although it could simply reflect the normal variation of polling results, it may also point to a declining Trump edge in the Electoral College.5 hours ago -
BBC News - Top stories
Netflix and TikTok boost overseas sales, says Next
The High Street retailer claims entertainment is exposing the global market to different fashions.6 hours ago - Netflix -
NBC News - Top stories
Lawmakers demand an end to 'sham' transaction fees on school lunches
A group of senators has demanded that U.S. officials prohibit transaction fees on school meal accounts.6 hours ago -
BBC News - Top stories
UN General Assembly demands Israel ends occupation of Palestinian territories
Israel denounces the Palestinian-drafted, non-binding resolution as "diplomatic terrorism".7 hours ago - Israel -
MarketWatch - Business
HELOC demand from homeowners surges ahead of Fed interest-rate cut
Mortgage lenders are reporting an uptick in interest from homeowners looking for ways to extract equity from their houses through home-equity lines of credit as mortgage rates are poised to fall.21 hours ago - Federal Reserve -
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.21 hours ago - Federal Reserve -
NBC News - Top stories
Weekly mortgage demand surges 14% as interest rates hit two-year low
Mortgage rates came down again last week, and with the expectation that they could fall further, mortgage demand suddenly jumped, especially for refinancing.23 hours ago - Mortgage -
The New York Times - Top stories
As Texas Power Grid Faces New Strains, Renewables Help Meet Demand
Texas, the biggest oil-producing state, has turned to solar power and battery storage to see it through extreme weather. But with demand rising, much more power will be needed.Yesterday -
The Hill - Politics
Republican senator demands ABC News turn over any pre-debate communication with Harris
Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kansas, wrote a letter to ABC News demanding communications between Harris and the network.Yesterday -
BBC News - Top stories
Party over for Tupperware as it files for bankruptcy
The US company says it will ask for court permission to start a sale process of the business.Yesterday -
CNBC - Business
Weekly mortgage demand surges 14% higher as interest rates hit two-year low
Mortgage rates don't follow the Fed exactly, but they are influenced by policy and could move on Wednesday's news.Yesterday - Mortgage -
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The Hill - Politics
GOP: New threat to Trump will boost his campaign
Republican lawmakers think the second assassination attempt against former President Trump could give his struggling campaign a needed boost by energizing GPO voters and putting Democrats on the ...Yesterday - Donald Trump -
The Wall Street Journal - Tech
Craigslist Founder Pledges $100 Million to Boost U.S. Cybersecurity
Donation brings Craig Newmark’s charitable commitments to around $400 million.Yesterday -
The Hill - Politics
Republicans question proposal to boost Secret Service funding
Some Republicans are questioning whether a boost in spending for the Secret Service as part of the upcoming government funding bill would help protect former President Trump in the immediate term. ...Yesterday - Republican Party -
CBS Sports - Sports
NFL Week 3 Power Rankings: Major shakeup in top 10 as unexpected 2-0 teams have plenty of reason for optimism
Pete Prisco shares his Power Rankings after Week 3 of the 2024 NFL seasonYesterday - NFL -
MarketWatch - Business
Oil prices end higher after exploding-pagers attack on Hezbollah members in Lebanon
Oil futures finished higher Tuesday, appearing to get a lift after pagers carried by Hezbollah operatives in Lebanon exploded around the same time in an apparent attack — raising fears of a broader ...Yesterday -
The Guardian - World
Pint of no return? Two-thirds measure could boost English health – study
Scientists reach conclusion after trial in which pints were scrapped in a dozen pubs, bars and restaurants. Fancy a quick two-thirds? It may lack the appeal of the more familiar after work social, ...Yesterday -
ABC News - World
Bangladesh opposition party rallies to demand a new election
Thousands of activists and opposition leaders from the Bangladesh Nationalist Party have rallied in the capital, DhakaYesterday -
Inc. - Business
New Trump Crypto Venture Gets Boost From GOP Candidate Himself
Donald Trump announced the creation of a new family cryptocurrency business that--for now--is getting more attention for potential conflicts of interest than the startup's operating details.Yesterday - Donald Trump -
The Guardian - World
Brexit deal ‘stifling’ UK-EU trade; German investor morale tumbles – business live
EU-UK trade deal continues to hurt trade with 27% drop in exports since 2021 reports Aston University. UK’s post-Brexit checks on fruit and vegetables delayed for a third time Here’s Peter ...2 days ago - Germany -
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The Hill - Politics
Corporate greed doesn’t need a boost from ‘anti-ESG’ politicians
Republicans are attempting to demonize environmental, social and governance practices in investing.2 days ago -
MarketWatch - Business
A possible Fed interest-rate cut boosts home builders confidence
Builder sentiment rose as mortgage rates fell, the National Association of Home Builders said.2 days ago - Federal Reserve -
BBC News - Top stories
Instagram teen accounts and posts to be made private by default
Meta says parents will be able to "guide" a safer experience - critics say the firm itself should do more.2 days ago -
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 grown2 days ago -
The Guardian - World
Lucy Letby: mother of murdered baby demands apology over hospital ‘failings’
Mother of Child D describes feeling she was ‘losing mind’ as she pushed for investigations. The mother of a baby girl murdered by Lucy Letby has demanded an apology from the hospital for “dozens” ...2 days ago -
BBC News - Top stories
Right to WFH boosts productivity, Labour says
Firms should "judge people on outcomes, not presenteeism", Jonathan Reynolds insists.2 days ago -
The Wall Street Journal - Business
Cigna Demands FTC Retraction in Escalating Drug-Price Fight
The FTC report said the companies responsible for controlling spending on drugs were sometimes steering patients toward more expensive medicines.2 days ago -
BBC News - Top stories
Indian state accepts key demands of protesting doctors in rape case
The West Bengal government has agreed to remove a top police officer and two senior health officials.2 days ago -
Financial Times - World
Rachel Reeves must show that she’s serious about boosting growth
The UK chancellor should take some hard decisions on employment, productivity and investment2 days ago -
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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