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Sinner wins US Open after 'not easy' few weeks
Jannik Sinner beat Taylor Fritz 6-3, 6-4, 7-5 to win the US Open men's singles championship Sunday, less than three weeks after being exonerated in a doping case.12 minutes ago - US Open -
ABC News - Top stories
Person of interest now a suspect in Kentucky freeway shooting that injured 7: Sheriff
A man initially named a person of interest in a Kentucky freeway shooting Saturday night that left seven people injured, authorities said Sunday.1 hour ago -
The Wall Street Journal - World
An Outbreak of Tax Sense in Japan (Unlike Washington)
Politicians in Tokyo realize capital-gains tax hikes are no fix for fiscal ills.1 hour ago - Japan -
NBC News - Top stories
Five injured after shooting near Kentucky highway, 'armed and dangerous' person of interest ID'd
A shooting near a Kentucky highway Saturday night left five people seriously injured, and the search for a person of interest considered "armed and dangerous" is underway, authorities said.3 hours ago -
BBC News - Top stories
Three Israelis shot dead at West Bank-Jordan crossing
Israeli officials say a gunman approached from the Jordanian side and opened fire.5 hours ago - Israel -
CNBC - Business
'Go higher': Bernie Sanders urges Harris to raise 28% capital gains tax rate proposal
Bernie Sanders also openly disagrees with Vice President Kamala Harris on her shift against supporting Medicare for All, which she backed in 2019.6 hours ago -
MarketWatch - Business
Investors renew focus on inflation data as Fed weighs size of expected September rate cut
Wednesday’s consumer-price index for August may end up being the deciding factor as to whether the Federal Reserve will deliver a bigger-than-usual, 50-basis-point rate cut on Sept. 18.6 hours ago - Federal Reserve -
The Hill - Politics
Policy on immigrants and crime should focus on data, not feelings
I’ll be as clear as possible: A large body of research finds that immigrants do not commit more crimes than native-born Americans.6 hours ago -
The Guardian - World
We the survivors and bereaved of Grenfell cannot sleep easy even now. Too many others are still at risk | Natasha Elcock
The report was damning, but change is happening too slowly. The contempt that killed our loved ones has killed before, and it will kill again . Now we finally have it, in black and white. Every ...6 hours ago -
NBC News - Top stories
Sen. Bernie Sanders says he considers Harris ‘progressive’ and her policy changes are ‘pragmatic’
Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., on Sunday called Vice President Kamala Harris' decision to moderate her views on fracking and Medicare for All "pragmatic," saying that Harris is "doing what she thinks ...8 hours ago -
CBS News - Top stories
Immigration laws raising issues for Florida growers
In Florida, where nearly 27% of the labor force is foreign-born, state politicians are passing some of the harshest anti-illegal immigration laws in the country. Agriculture is big business in the ...8 hours ago - Florida -
Financial Times - World
Is the ECB about to cut interest rates?
Market Questions is the FT’s guide to the week ahead11 hours ago -
Yahoo Sports - Sports
USMNT vs Canada player ratings out of 10 — Did any US players stand out?
Very poor for an hour, interim boss Mikey Varas' USMNT made substitutions that changed the game but could not deliver an equalizer, and Canada was fortunate to hold on for just its second-ever ...11 hours ago -
Los Angeles Times - Entertainment
Newsom heads to New York to raise money for Harris — then to Pennsylvania, where she'll debate Trump
The California governor and Kamala Harris both launched their political careers in San Francisco two decades ago. Now, he's fundraising and promoting her run for the White House.12 hours ago - New York -
NBC News - Top stories
Who's coaching Harris and Trump on foreign policy for Tuesday's debate?
Harris’ pragmatic foreign policy views have been shaped mainly by her White House advisers. Trump has no formal process but speaks to ex-officials who have stayed loyal to him and some GOP senators.12 hours ago - Donald Trump -
The New York Times - Top stories
Raising Kids in the Shadow of Doom
My instinct to minimize what is happening in much of the world was robbing my sons of a sense of urgency that demands their attention.12 hours ago -
The Hill - Politics
Harris wants to challenge Trump on policy at debate
PITTSBURGH — Vice President Harris wants to challenge former President Trump on policy on the debate stage Tuesday, hoping to make a compelling argument that she’s stronger than the former ...12 hours ago - Donald Trump -
The Wall Street Journal - Tech
Nvidia Draws Antitrust Scrutiny as Enforcers Signal Early Interest in AI
The Justice Department’s probe of the chip company highlights interest in being more aggressive than in years past.13 hours ago -
BBC News - Top stories
Swinney raised concerns over Sturgeon's independence strategy
John Swinney told Nicola Sturgeon he was "nervous" about her push for a fresh referendum after Brexit.14 hours ago -
Yahoo News - World
How to walk the Kumano Kodo, Japan's most sacred pilgrimage trail
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The New York Times - Top stories
I Love the Kids in My Life. And I’m Raising None of Them.
You don’t have to have kids to have kids in your life.Yesterday -
MarketWatch - Business
I had a CD with a 5.5% interest rate and the bank wants it back early. Now what?
With the Federal Reserve expected to lower interest rates, you may be getting a surprise email from your bank.Yesterday -
The New York Times - World
American Woman and Palestinian Girl Killed in Separate West Bank Incidents
In a separate incident, a 13-year-old Palestinian girl was also fatally shot, part of the rising toll of West Bank violence during the war in Gaza.Yesterday -
ESPN - Sports
Ravens-Chiefs shatters kickoff game ratings record
A total audience average of 28.9 million watched the Chiefs beat the Ravens on Thursday, making it the most-watched NFL kickoff game since it started in 2002.Yesterday - NFL -
The New York Times - Top stories
Shocked by Extreme Storms, a Maine Fishing Town Fights to Save Its Waterfront
After two devastating storms hit Stonington in January, plans are multiplying to raise and fortify wharves, roads and buildings. But will that be enough?Yesterday -
The New York Times - World
Online Credit Unions Offering High Interest Rates on Savings May Be Fakes
Ontario’s financial regulator has issued warnings about three websites illegally claiming to be credit unions, but it is powerless to close them.Yesterday -
The New York Times - World
American Killed at West Bank Protest Was a Campus Organizer
Her trip to the West Bank, where she was shot on Friday, was Ms. Eygi’s latest effort in years of activism that began nearly a decade ago when was still a teenager.Yesterday -
The Hill - Politics
American killed in West Bank protests
Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story US presses Israel after American citizen shot dead in West Bank A ...2 days ago -
CNBC - Business
Harris wants a 28% capital gains tax rate for top earners. Here's what advisors are telling clients
Kamala Harris proposed a 28% tax on long-term capital gains for households making more than $1 million. Here's what financial advisors recommend.2 days ago -
Inc. - Business
Job Market Remains Tepid Ahead of Federal Reserve Interest Rate Cuts
The job market may have cooled but appears sturdy as the Federal Reserve is expected to cut interest rates Sept. 17-18.2 days ago -
Financial Times - Business
Top Fed officials leave door open for large interest rate cuts if data worsens
Comments from policymakers follow report showing US economy added fewer jobs than expected2 days ago - Federal Reserve -
Inc. - Business
L.A. Banking on Hollywood Factor for 2028 Olympics
Organizers don't expect to compete with Paris, but expect Los Angeles to offer its own allure.2 days ago - Olympics -
Financial Times - Business
US protester shot dead in West Bank
Turkish-American dual national Ayşenur Ezgi Eygi, 26, was killed by Israeli troops, says Turkey2 days ago -
The Guardian - World
Keir Starmer has united Israelis and Palestinians – both hate his arms exports policy | Jonathan Freedland
The UK government’s partial ban reflects its belief in the rule of law. But supporting Israel while defending Palestinians is a tricky balance to achieve. Does an early Nobel peace prize beckon for ...2 days ago - Israel -
CNBC - Business
Fed Governor Waller backs interest rate cut at September meeting, open to larger move
Waller on Friday backed an interest rate cut at the upcoming policy meeting, noting the importance of supporting a weakening jobs picture.2 days ago - Federal Reserve -
Yahoo Sports - Sports
How the NFL starting QBs were rated as high school prospects
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes is a former three-star prospect and a Rivals Camp Series alum.3 days ago - NFL