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Now That Rates Are Falling, Let’s Turn to Other Matters
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Will mortgage interest rates fall further in September?
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The Hill - Politics
Newsom signs deepfake, other AI bills into law in California
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NBC News - Top stories
OK, so there was an interest rate cut. What do I do now?
The Federal Reserve’s decision Wednesday to lower its key interest rate by half a percentage point brought some clarity to the country’s top financial decision-makers, sending stocks surging to ...3 hours ago -
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US will let more people take methadone at home
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The Hill - Politics
The Fed finally cut interest rates — but let's not get too excited just yet
If you're running a small business, this cut in interest rates will have little impact.4 hours ago - Federal Reserve -
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DHS is in for a rough ride after the election, no matter who wins
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MarketWatch - Business
The Fed spurred a big rally in Nvidia and other chip stocks. Is it sustainable?
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How a 12-year-old girl who escaped a serial killer likely saved other lives
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Study shows Taylor Swift's endorsement may turn off voters Harris needs
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Sky Glass customers complain as TVs won't turn on
The company has apologised to Sky Glass and Sky Stream customers encountering issues.7 hours ago -
Financial Times - World
BoJ holds interest rates and upgrades consumption outlook
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Financial Times - World
FirstFT: Wall Street titan John Paulson defends Trump’s tariff talk
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The Guardian - World
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Financial Times - Business
Mercedes-Benz shares fall after profit warning
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Financial Times - World
Oprah, Swift and Clooney: do celebrity endorsements matter in the US election?
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Financial Times - World
Two-year UK mortgage rates fall faster than longer-term deals
Shorter fixed-rate offers move closer to five-year ones as markets price in future Bank of England rate cuts14 hours ago - Mortgage -
Yahoo Sports - Sports
Ratings crater for Deion Sanders's Colorado Buffaloes in 2024
Under Hall of Famer Deion Sanders, the Colorado Buffaloes remain a big deal in Boulder.15 hours ago -
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The New York Times - Top stories
An Artist Turns Detritus of Ghana’s Past Into Future Possibility
Installations of jute sacks or hospital beds have made Ibrahim Mahama a star. Back home, they’re fueling a bold vision.Yesterday -
The New York Times - Lifestyle
Let the Bidding on Her Great Taste Begin
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Yahoo Sports - Sports
Connor McDavid is the Highest Rated Player in NHL 25
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The New York Times - Lifestyle
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