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Buying an older home with a poor energy rating? You'll probably pay a higher mortgage rate

The best news, analysis and comment from The Irish Times business desk

Irish Times - Top Stories - 38 minutes ago

Pirates' Aroldis Chapman suspended for two games after heated argument, ejection

Pittsburgh Pirates veteran reliever Aroldis Chapman has been suspended two games by MLB after he had a heated argument with a home plate umpire who ejected him.

Fox News - Top Stories - 4 hours ago

Pirates' Aroldis Chapman suspended 2 games after heated argument with umpire leads to ejection

Pittsburgh Pirates veteran reliever Aroldis Chapman has been suspended two games by MLB after he had a heated argument with a home plate umpire who ejected him.

Fox News - Sports - 4 hours ago

'Everybody is freezing!' Trump, irate about hush money case, lashes trial

The jurors will now be tasked with deciding whether Trump is guilty of falsifying business records ahead of the 2016 election.

Sydney Morning Herald - Top Stories - 6 hours ago

'Everybody is freezing in there!' Trump, irate about hush money case, lashes trial

The jurors will now be tasked with deciding whether Trump is guilty of falsifying business records ahead of the 2016 election.

Sydney Morning Herald - World - 7 hours ago

Romania's six billion euro bet to accelerate digital public services

Despite boasting IT specialisation, Romania struggles with one of the most underdeveloped digital public bureaucracies in the region. A new €6 billion injection from the National Recovery and Resilience Plan could revitalise the sector.

Euractiv - Technology - 10 hours ago

Mom of Slain Rachel Morin Makes Desperate Plea in Commercial -- Crime

A Maryland mom is trying a unique way of finding her daughter's killer. Patty Morin appears in a 30-second commercial tearfully asking for help in solving what happened to her 37-year-old daughter who disappeared while out for a jog.

Inside Edition - Top Stories - 11 hours ago

EU corporate tax 'harmonisation' reforms would be opposed, Harris says

European Council summit discussing contentious proposal to create single market for capital, drawing opposition from Ireland and other countries

Irish Times - World - 11 hours ago

This week's personal loan rates rise for 3-year terms, fall for 5-year terms

The latest trends in interest rates for personal loans from the Credible marketplace, updated weekly.

Fox News - Top Stories - 13 hours ago

European shares rise on strong corporate earnings

Ireland’s Iseq All-Share index gained 1.2% with banking stocks in demand

Irish Times - Business - 13 hours ago

Brittney Spencer celebrates Beyonce collaboration with "Blackbird" tattoo -- The significance of the song was amplified by praise from music legend Paul McCartney, who called the recording "magnificent" and appreciated its reinforcement of the civil rights message he intended when writing "Blackbird."

The significance of the song was amplified by praise from music legend Paul McCartney, who called the recording "magnificent" and appreciated its reinforcement of the civil rights message he intended when writing "Blackbird."

CBS News - Top Stories - 13 hours ago

Samsung gets grants to expand U.S. chipmaking -- The Biden administration is awarding Samsung $6.4 billion to expand American chipmaking. The company will spread the money across at least five facilities in Texas. Sujai Shivakumar, senior fellow at the Center for Strategic and International Studies, joins CBS News to assess the economic and technological impacts. -- Apr 15

The Biden administration is awarding Samsung $6.4 billion to expand American chipmaking. The company will spread the money across at least five facilities in Texas. Sujai Shivakumar, senior fellow at the Center for Strategic and International Studies, joins CBS News to assess the economic and technological impacts.

CBS News - Technology - 13 hours ago

UK tech firm Nothing to integrate ChatGPT into its devices

The firm is bringing AI to its smartphones and earbuds.

Evening Standard - Technology - 15 hours ago

The United Arab Emirates has seen record rainfall, with more rain in 24 hours than at any time since records began.

Dubai International Airport, One of the world's busiest travel hubs, has partially resumed operations after heavy rains that flooded Dubai and other parts of the United Arab Emirates eased. At least one person was killed, and numerous homes and businesses were damaged.

Deutsche Welle - Environment - 15 hours ago

Today's 30-year rates fall while 15-year mortgage rates hold steady | April 18, 2024

Mortgage rates fluctuate almost daily based on economic conditions. Here are today’s mortgage rates and what you need to know about getting the best rate.

Fox News - Top Stories - 17 hours ago

RCMP conduct search of GC Strategies' office as partner appears before House of Commons

The RCMP says it has executed a search warrant at an location previously listed as the mailing address for ArriveCan contractor GC Strategies.

CBC News - Politics - 17 hours ago

Author granted copyright over book with AI-generated text—with a twist

Copyright Office changed course after initially denying request.

Ars Technica - Top Stories - 17 hours ago

Floods in the United Arab Emirates: Dubai sinks into chaos

Heavy rainfall has inundated the countries bordering the Persian Gulf. The international airport in Dubai was out of action for hours. Roads, residential areas and city centers are flooded.

Deutsche Welle - Environment - 19 hours ago

World Bank Projects GCC Growth Rate to Score 3.6% in 2024 and 3.8% in 2025

Dubai, 18 April 2024- As MENA countries mostly adopt a reactive market approach, leading sectors in the GCC are directly affected by the Fed’s monetary

Albawaba - Business - 20 hours ago

House Speaker Mike Johnson Pushes Towards a Vote on Aid for Israel, Ukraine and Taiwan -- House Speaker Mike Johnson is pushing toward action this week on aid for Israel, Ukraine and Taiwan, unveiling an elaborate...

House Speaker Mike Johnson is pushing toward action this week on aid for Israel, Ukraine and Taiwan, unveiling an elaborate plan to break the package into separate votes to squeeze through the House's political divides on foreign policy.

Military.com - US News - 20 hours ago

India's unemployment rate set to fall – report

Unemployment in India is set to fall due to the creation of opportunities in the service sector, according to a new report

Russia Today - Top Stories - 20 hours ago

Several Saudi Arabian soccer fans have been jailed for singing a song at a game that celebrates a religious figure.

Several Saudi Arabian football fans have been jailed for singing a song celebrating a religious figure at a game. Human rights experts warn it is now "not safe to attend a match."

Deutsche Welle - Sports - 22 hours ago

Series I bonds are 'still a good deal' despite an expected falling rate in May, experts say

The annual rate for Series I bonds could fall below 5% in May based on inflation and other factors, financial experts say. Here's what to know.

CNBC - Top Stories - 22 hours ago

Poor year for dairy as falling prices hit earnings but nitrate limit is main industry worry

Lakeland and Aurivo follow Dairygold in announcing major fall-off in earnings on back of weaker markets internationally

Irish Times - Business - 1 day ago

Property prices rise by 6pc as prospect of rate cuts fuels demand for houses

The possibility that interest rates have peaked and are set to fall has been cited as one reason for the pace of property price rises picking up.

Independent.ie - Business - 1 day ago

Politics Briefing: Inflation rate ticked higher in March, markets bet on June rate cut -- April 16, 2024

Easing price pressures underscore the potential for the Bank of Canada to lower interest rates; Plus, the federal budget 2024 to be presented at 4 p.m. ET

The Globe and Mail - Politics - 1 day ago

Mom of Slain Rachel Morin Makes Desperate Plea in Commercial

A Maryland mom is trying a unique way of finding her daughter's killer. Patty Morin appears in a 30-second commercial tearfully asking for help in solving what happened to her 37-year-old daughter who disappeared while out for a jog.

Inside Edition - Weird - 1 day ago

Pentagon Leaders Press Congress for Ukraine Funding, Saying Battlefield Situation Is Dire -- Ukraine and Israel both desperately need the military weapons that are being held up by Congress' failure to pass a funding...

Ukraine and Israel both desperately need the military weapons that are being held up by Congress' failure to pass a funding package for the two countries at war, Pentagon leaders told House appropriators Wednesday, calling the situation in Ukraine dire.

Military.com - Top Stories - 1 day ago

FDA announces recall of heart pumps linked to deaths and injuries -- The recall comes years after surgeons say they first noticed problems with the HeartMate II and HeartMate 3, manufactured by Thoratec Corp., a subsidiary of Abbott Laboratories. -- Apr 16

The recall comes years after surgeons say they first noticed problems with the HeartMate II and HeartMate 3, manufactured by Thoratec Corp., a subsidiary of Abbott Laboratories.

CBS News - Health - 1 day ago

Jamey Noel's Brother-in-Law Is Person of Interest in Criminal Probe

Bradley Kramer, who is married to the sister of Jamey Noel's wife, is part of the criminal investigation into the former sheriff, who has been charged with 25 felonies alleging theft, corruption and tax evasion.

Inside Edition - Top Stories - 1 day ago

Video - High cost of baby formula leaves parents stressed, desperate and seeking charity - Angela MacIvor - News - Canada - Nova Scotia - | April 17 - |

Parents in Nova Scotia are expressing concern about the rising cost of infant formula and the struggle to find their brand in stock. Prices have jumped 30 per cent since 2022, without much relief in sight. As a result, families are often chasing down coupons and turning to charity.

CBC News - Health - 1 day ago

Shopping -- Celebrate Record Store Day 2024 at these Phoenix shops

A handy-dandy guide to the participating stores, exclusive releases and must-visit parties/events happening on Saturday around the Valley.

Phoenix New Times - Top Stories - 1 day ago

OPINION -- A budget that's in the best interests of Canada's youth? Give me a break -- Derek Holt

Trudeau and Freeland are ripping off Canada’s youth who will be the ones left to face the bills for many years to come

The Globe and Mail - Business - 1 day ago

Munster attack coach confident Antoine Frisch will remain at club despite French interest

The 27-year-old centre has another season to run on his contract with Munster

Irish Times - Sports - 1 day ago

Tesla pushes for $56bn pay deal for Elon Musk - The deal, if approved by shareholders and judges, would be the largest in corporate America.

The deal, if approved by shareholders and judges, would be the largest in corporate America.

BBC News - Technology - 1 day ago

Tory minister's response to Liz Truss book: 'Not interested in that'

Treasury minister Laura Trott has revealed she will not be reading former prime minister Liz Truss’s new book. The Tory minister said she had previously read a book Harry Cole and Ed James produced about Ms Truss, but confirmed she will not be reading Ten Years to Save the West. She told Kay Burley on Sky News today (17 April) : “That's probably enough Liz Truss books for me." When asked why, she replied: “I am not interested in revisiting that period if I am honest, Kay.

Independent UK - Politics - 1 day ago

UK Inflation Falls to Lowest Rate in 2.5 Years

Further progress in the battle against inflation boosts expectations of interest rate cuts to be announced by the Bank of England.

Epoch Times - Top Stories - 1 day ago

World News Video -- Dubai police rescue cat from floodwater amid rain chaos to United Arab Emirates

Dubai police rescued a cat from rising floodwater after heavy thunderstorms lashed the UAE on Tuesday, dumping more than a year and a half's worth of rain ...

Independent.ie - World - 1 day ago

ECB's June rate cut plan bolstered by confirmed eurozone inflation fall

Inflation in the eurozone decelerated across the board in March, as per final data from Eurostat on Wednesday, strengthening anticipations of an interest...

Daily Sabah - Business - 1 day ago

Interest rates to remain 'higher for longer'

Research director at XTB, Kathleen Brooks, sees renewed inflationary pressures delaying cuts to borrowing costs.

Sky News - Business - 1 day ago

Japan to retain oil and gas interests in Russia

Japan intends to retain its stakes in Sakhalin-1 and Sakhalin-2 oil and gas projects, the foreign ministry has said

Russia Today - Business - 1 day ago

Istanbul Film Festival celebrates 43 years of cinema magic

The Istanbul Film Festival, organized for the 43rd time this year by the Istanbul Foundation for Culture and Arts (IKSV), will meet cinema lovers until...

Daily Sabah - Entertainment - 1 day ago

With the conclusion of the general elections, the government is expected to unveil several contentious policies, including electricity price hikes, which have been deliberately p...

With the conclusion of the general elections, the government is expected to unveil several contentious policies, including electricity price hikes, which have been deliberately postponed until now.

Korea Times - Opinion - 1 day ago

Existing Bank of Ireland customers missing out on over €700 a year as they can't get its lowest mortgage rate

Existing Bank of Ireland customers will not be able to benefit from the lender’s lowest mortgage rate, which it is offering to new customers.

Independent.ie - Business - 1 day ago

Uncertainty surrounds US Republicans' plan for separate Ukraine, Israel aid bills

US Democrats said on Tuesday (16 April) they would wait to decide how to respond to a proposal from the Republican-led House of Representatives to consider national security assistance for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan separately, rather than as one bill.

Euractiv - World - 1 day ago

UN appeals for $2.8 billion to help 3 million Palestinians in desperate need of food and other aid

The United Nations is appealing for $2.8 billion to provide desperately needed aid to 3 million Palestinians, stressing that tackling looming famine in war-torn Gaza requires not only food but …

Bay to Bay News - World - 2 days ago

Stock market today: Asian benchmarks trade mixed amid expectations for US rates to stay high

Asian shares are trading mixed after most U.S. stocks slipped on rising expectations interest rates may stay high for a while.

AP News - Business - 2 days ago

Democrats Believe This Is Their Winning Strategy in 2024 Election

This year’s election won’t entirely depend on Donald Trump or Joe Biden; political parties are using state ballot measures to galvanize voter turnout.

Epoch Times - Top Stories - 2 days ago

Shoppers Drug Mart faces proposed class action for alleged 'unethical corporate practices' -- Nicole Brockbank -- News -- - -- Canada -- - -- Toronto

A former Shoppers Drug Mart franchise owner has filed a proposed class action lawsuit against the Canadian retail pharmacy chain, and its parent company Loblaw, alleging the companies imposed “unsafe and unethical” corporate practices on franchise owner pharmacists to increase profits. In a statement, a Loblaw spokesperson told CBC News "this case has no merit whatsoever, and we intend to vigorously defend it."

CBC News - Business - 2 days ago

Mortgage interest still driving inflation, as overall rate nudges up to 2.9% -- Anis Heydari -- News -- - -- Business -- |

Canada's inflation rate went up slightly in March compared to February, with Statistics Canada pointing out gasoline prices are partly behind the increase, along with shelter costs such as mortgage interest rates and rent.

CBC News - Business - 2 days ago

Courtney Love Defies Taylor Swift Hype: 'She's Not Interesting as an Artist'

Grunge rock icon Courtney Love is no fan of Taylor Swift, calling the billionaire pop star "not interesting as an artist.”

Breitbart - Entertainment - 2 days ago

Proposed class-action lawsuit against Shoppers Drug Mart alleges 'unsafe and unethical corporate practices'

Shoppers Drug Mart is facing a proposed class-action lawsuit by current and former franchise owners at the retail chain who allege parent company Loblaw engaged in corporate practices that placed them in an “irredeemable conflict of interest” and put patient care at risk.

CTV News - Business - 2 days ago

Courtney Love Just Said That Taylor Swift Isn't Important Or Interesting While Also Taking Aim At Beyoncé, Lana Del Rey, And Madonna

“Welcome to 1992!!! Homegirl has been a hater since the '90s,” one person tweeted on Monday as Swifties rallied against Courtney on social media.

BuzzFeed News - Top Stories - 2 days ago

Warning as Microplastics Escape Gut to 'Infiltrate' Brain

In a study, microplastics appeared to have altered the metabolism of the affected tissues after just four weeks.

Newsweek - Health - 2 days ago

Technology -- Miami Tech Exec Predicts Explosive Market for Artificial Intelligence-Generated Girlfriends

Greg Isenberg says he was left "speechless" after a conversation with a man who claims to have spent thousands of dollars on AI dates.

Miami New Times - US News - 2 days ago

Celebrity morning routines are often unrealistic. Try these 4 steps instead. -- Bella Hadid raised eyebrows after sharing her elaborate morning routine on TikTok,​ and other over-the-top celebrity self-care rituals are everywhere. Here's what experts suggest you aim for instead.

Bella Hadid raised eyebrows after sharing her elaborate morning routine on TikTok,​ and other over-the-top celebrity self-care rituals are everywhere. Here's what experts suggest you aim for instead.

CBS News - Health - 2 days ago

U.S. economy will see 'more things break' in 2025 if rates stay high, strategist says

Altaf Kassam told CNBC that classic monetary policy mechanisms had "broken."

CNBC - Business - 2 days ago

Ukraine, Israel aid to hit US House floor as separate bills this week

Aid delayed by Republican Speaker Mike Johnson’s unwillingness to consider bill Senate passed in February

Irish Times - World - 2 days ago

Ukraine, Israel aid to hit US House floor as separate bills soon

The US House of Representatives will consider aid to Israel and Ukraine as separate legislation this week, Republican Speaker Mike Johnson said on Monday (15 April), more than two months after the Senate passed a bill combining the two.

Euractiv - World - 3 days ago

Netflix documentary revives interest in Jennifer Pan murder-for-hire case -- Kevin Maimann -- News

The documentary What Jennifer Did explores the life of Jennifer Pan and the complicated series of events that led to hitmen killing her mother and severely wounding her father in Markham, Ont., in a case that was granted a new trial last year.

CBC News - Entertainment - 3 days ago

It will take 880 years to achieve UN ocean conservation goals, at this rate (commentary)

The ninth Our Ocean conference takes place this week in Athens, Greece. It is the largest and highest profile conference of its kind, and attracts presidents and celebrities, who all try to outdo one another with bigger and stronger conservation commitments. This year I was invited to attend and will be speaking about my 20 […]

Mongabay - Top Stories - 3 days ago

Opinion | With An Eye On The Future: Decoding The BJP's Tamil Nadu Strategy

The BJP aims to make big inroads to accomplish its 'Mission 50' in the South of Vindhyas, hoping to attract voters who are seeking change and a third force apart from the two dominants in the state, the DMK and the AIADMK.

NDTV - Opinion - 3 days ago

BlackBerry and AMD to collaborate on new robotic systems technology -- April 9, 2024

Grant Courville, vice-president of product and strategy at BlackBerry QNX, says the collaboration will provide an integrated software-hardware foundation

The Globe and Mail - Technology - 3 days ago

AI-generated models could bring more diversity to the fashion industry — or leave it with less

AI fashion modeling is on the rise but its use has complicated implications for diversity. AI models significantly reduce a company’s labor costs.

AP News - Technology - 4 days ago

AI-generated fashion models could bring more diversity to industry — or leave it with less

But while online shoppers may see themselves better represented, companies using the technology could put consumer transparency and trust at risk

Voice of America - Technology - 4 days ago

Greece is struggling with a sharp drop in its birth rate. The government now plans to take action.

Like many other countries in Europe, Greece is suffering from a noticeable decline in its birth rate, with negative consequences for the economy and pensions. The government now plans to take action.

Deutsche Welle - Business - 5 days ago

Home mortgage rates in Singapore may stay elevated for longer after US Fed delays rate cuts

Some market watchers expect home owners in Singapore to pay elevated mortgage rates for a little longer, with an expected percentage point dip in interest rates now likely to happen only at the end of next year. This comes as the US Federal Reserve is cutting interest rates more slowly than expected, as inflation remai

Channel NewsAsia - Business - 5 days ago

President Biden continues group diplomacy strategy -- U.S. President Joe Biden this week welcomed the Japanese prime minister and the Philippine president to the White House to discuss security in the Indo-Pacific region. VOA Senior Washington Correspondent Carolyn Presutti compares Biden's policies with those of his 2024 opponent Donald Trump.

U.S. President Joe Biden this week welcomed the Japanese prime minister and the Philippine president to the White House to discuss security in the Indo-Pacific region. VOA Senior Washington Correspondent Carolyn Presutti compares Biden's policies with those of his 2024 opponent Donald Trump.

Voice of America - Politics - 6 days ago

Home sales and prices edging up as housing market 'could get interesting,' reports say -- Natalie Stechyson -- News

Royal LePage is forecasting that the aggregate price of a home in Canada will increase 9 per cent in the fourth quarter of 2024, compared to the same period last year. At the same time, CREA said home sales activity edged up 0.5 per cent between February and March.

CBC News - Business - 6 days ago

Berlin zoo celebrates the 67th birthday of Fatou, believed to be the world's oldest gorilla

BERLIN: Berlin s zoo is celebrating the 67th birthday of Fatou the gorilla, its oldest resident, who it believes is also the oldest gorilla in the wor...

Peninsula Qatar - Technology - 6 days ago

ECB freezes rates again, but hints at cuts to come

The European Central Bank held interest rates steady again Thursday but said slowing inflation could open the door to easing monetary policy, raising hopes of a first cut in June.

Euractiv - Business - 7 days ago

Bank of Canada holds key interest rate at 5%, says things moving in right direction -- Jenna Benchetrit -- News -- - -- Business -- |

The Bank of Canada has held its key interest rate at five per cent for the sixth consecutive time since July, saying it will be looking for signs that slowing inflation is sustained before moving on rate cuts.

CBC News - Business - 8 days ago

Interest rate cut in June possible: Bank of Canada

Bank of Canada governor Tiff Macklem says the central bank could begin lowering its key interest rate as soon as its next decision. His comments were made after announcing the Bank of Canada held its key interest rate steady at five per cent. (April 10, 2024)

The Globe and Mail - Business - 8 days ago

Hot inflation data pushes market's rate cut expectations to September

March's consumer price index release Wednesday helped verify worries that inflation is proving stickier than thought.

CNBC - Business - 8 days ago

AI-operated jet will fly Air Force VIP in test for future warplanes

The Air Force is betting its future air warfare on a fleet of more than 1,000 autonomously operated combat aircraft

Independent UK - Technology - 9 days ago

Cancer rates rising in young people due to 'accelerated aging,' new study finds: 'Highly troubling'

Accelerated aging — which is when biological age is greater than their chronological age — could increase cancer risk, according to research presented at the Association for Cancer Research meeting.

Fox News - Health - 9 days ago

Google may be about to make the biggest strategy change in its history

Google is weighing up charging customers to use its AI products. We should be begging it to.

Sydney Morning Herald - Technology - 10 days ago

Trump's Last Try at Slowing His Hush-Money Trial Is Truly Desperate

One week before D-Day, Trump’s legal team has filed two motions seeking to move the trial out of Manhattan and halt a gag order on him.

New York Magazine - Politics - 10 days ago

Saudi Arabia reiterates commitment to expedite $5bn investment in Pakistan

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia reaffirmed its commitment to accelerate the initial phase of its $5 billion investment in Pakistan, as stated in a joint announcement released by the Office of the...

International The News - Business - 10 days ago

Fed caution could be justified if the labor market starts to deteriorate

March's robust job gains may push the Fed into a more cautious stance regarding potential rate cuts.

CNBC - Business - 10 days ago

'Half a second separated the father from a bullet to the head': Oct 7 heroes return to home of family they rescued

Border Police's Tactical Unit swiftly responded to Hamas incursion at Kibbutz Nir Oz on October 7, neutralizing several terrorists and preventing them from breaching the Maor family safe room

YNET News - Top Stories - 10 days ago

Israeli cyber startups attract interest as cybersecurity attacks surge during Gaza war

Merger and acquisition deals of cyber startups amounted to $985 million so far in 2024; cybersecurity watchdog says there was a 2.5 times increase in cyberattacks during war

Times of Israel - Business - 11 days ago

In an ever-evolving strategy in Gaza, the IDF pullback is a smart move

Analysis: Israeli forces left Khan Younis, but the IDF remains an hour away from any operational location, and tactical maneuvering in Gaza will continue, with surprise raids as seen in Al Shifa; Instead of remaining static targets in the field, soldiers will adopt a more dynamic stance, also allowing refugees to leave Rafah

YNET News - Opinion - 11 days ago

Many cancer drugs remain unproven 5 years after accelerated approval, a study finds

Researchers have found that most cancer drugs granted accelerated approval by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration do not deliver on their early promise.

AP News - Health - 11 days ago

Unemployment rate among Black Americans jumped in March

Black workers saw their unemployment rate rise to 6.4% from February's rate of 5.6%. For Black women, this figure spiked to 5.6% from 4.4%.

CNBC - Business - 13 days ago

Meta to start labeling AI-generated content in May

Washington: Facebook and Instagram giant Meta on Friday said it will begin labeling AI generated media beginning in May, as it tries to reassure users...

Peninsula Qatar - Technology - 13 days ago

Porch Pirate Dresses Up As Trash Bag To Steal Package Worth $10

Omar Gabriel Munoz was shocked to see someone hiding inside a trash bag waddling up to his door step in order to steal a package containing two phone chargers.

Huffington Post - Weird - 14 days ago

Fake AI law firms are sending fake DMCA threats to generate fake SEO gains

How one journalist found himself targeted by generative AI over a keyfob photo.

Ars Technica - Technology - 14 days ago

Microsoft to separate Teams and Office globally amid antitrust scrutiny -- April 1, 2024

The European Commission has been investigating Microsoft’s tying of Office and Teams since a 2020 complaint by Salesforce-owned competing workspace messaging app Slack

The Globe and Mail - Technology - 15 days ago

Steve Eisman says the Fed shouldn't cut rates

Eisman said the central bank would be better off just staying put as the economy shows continuing signs of strength and inflation eases.

CNBC - Business - 15 days ago

CDC warns of invasive bacterial outbreak amid spike in cases and fatality rates: 'Rare but severe'

An invasive bacterial infection is on the rise in the U.S., according to the CDC. A physician at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center shared tips on treatment and prevention.

Fox News - Health - 17 days ago

Grab your cowboy hat: Beyoncé fans celebrate 'Cowboy Carter' with themed listening parties

Venues from night clubs to bookstores hosted “Cowboy Carter”-themed parties across the country, over the weekend.

NBC News - Entertainment - 17 days ago

Gypsy Rose Blanchard says she and her husband separated after 3 months

Gypsy Rose Blanchard, known for her involvement in the murder of her mother, Clauddine “Dee Dee” Blanchard, has recently announced her separation from h

Albawaba - Entertainment - 20 days ago

Former Fed vice chair Clarida sees possibility of fewer rate cuts this year

Clarida said his former colleagues need to be on guard against sticky prices that could thwart plans to ease this year.

CNBC - Business - 20 days ago

CBS Reports - No Place Like Home | CBS Reports - CBS Reports goes to Illinois, which has one of the highest rates of institutionalization in the country, to understand the challenges families face keeping their developmentally disabled loved ones at home. Mar 28 - 21:42

CBS Reports goes to Illinois, which has one of the highest rates of institutionalization in the country, to understand the challenges families face keeping their developmentally disabled loved ones at home.

CBS News - Top Stories - 20 days ago

Biden's politicking endangers core US-Israeli strategic interests

Opinion: US abstention from key UN Security Council resolution strains Israel-US ties; prioritizing election interests over American-Israeli relations emboldens Israel's foes, diminishing leverage against terrorism

YNET News - Opinion - 21 days ago

King Charles 'hugely frustrated' over lengthy recovery

Source close to the royals says the King is pushing his medical staff to allow him to do things he would in routine prior to his diagnosis

YNET News - Entertainment - 24 days ago

Paris race celebrates the waiters and waitresses who nourish city's life and soul

Paris has resurrected a 110-year-old race for its servers. The dash on Sunday through the city center celebrated the dexterous and, by their own admission, sometimes moody men and women without whom France wouldn’t be France.

AP News - Weird - 25 days ago

'One of the greatest': Former prime minister Brian Mulroney commemorated at state funeral

Prominent Canadians, political leaders, and family members remembered former prime minister and Progressive Conservative titan Brian Mulroney as an ambitious and compassionate nation-builder at his state funeral on Saturday.

CTV News - Politics - 26 days ago

The U.S. Government Defended the Overseas Business Interests of Baby Formula Makers. Kids Paid the Price.

Records and interviews show that the U.S. government repeatedly used its muscle to advance the interests of large baby formula companies while thwarting the efforts of Thailand and other developing countries to safeguard children’s health.

ProPublica - Health - 27 days ago

Global fertility rates may become too low to sustain population levels, study says

Fertility rates worldwide are declining to levels insufficient to sustain populations by the century's end, according to a new study published in The Lancet.

Fox News - Health - 27 days ago

Falling fertility rates pose major challenges for the global economy, report finds

Falling fertility rates are set to spark a transformational demographic shift, with big implications for the global economy, according to a new study.

CNBC - World - 27 days ago

Bruce Willis and wife Emma celebrate 15th wedding anniversary

As Hollywood’s beloved star Bruce Willis and his wife Emma Heming Willis celebrate their 15th wedding anniversary, they’ve proven that their bond is unb

Albawaba - Entertainment - 28 days ago

Bank chief hints rate cuts are on the way – but not yet

Bank of England announcement comes day after better-than-expected inflation figures on Wednesday, which chancellor Jeremy Hunt welcomed

Independent UK - Business - 28 days ago

Bank of England criticised for 'overly cautious' rates decision - live

Policymakers have kept rates on hold at 5.25 per cent

Independent UK - Business - 28 days ago

Anonymous claims infiltrated Israel's nuclear plant in Dimona

Hacker group discloses 7GB of documents it claims to have stolen, though Israeli sources view this primarily as psychological warfare rather than an act of substantive harm

YNET News - Technology - 29 days ago

Inflation is falling fast – but will that mean interest rate cuts?

Some economists predict rate cuts as early as next month, but don’t expect the Bank of England to abandon its caution says James Moore

Independent UK - Business - 29 days ago

Bank of England set to hold interest rates for fifth time running

Financial markets are predicting that the base rate will remain unchanged at 5.25 per cent for the fifth consecutive time

Independent UK - Business - 30 days ago

Financial expert cautions Fed's rate hike 'experiment' will have 'unintended' consequences

Interest rate watchdog Jim Grant explains how the Fed's rate trajectory will cause "deep unrecognized losses" with market volatility and deep-set inflation.

Fox News - Business - 1 month ago

US mortgage rates will create 'dire' situation for real estate market, expert warns

A "dire" real estate situation will "take longer this time" to hit the U.S. market than before, according to TJM Institutional Services managing director James Iuorio.

Fox News - Business - 1 month ago

Nine Inch Nails' The Downward Spiral Turns 30: Rockers Celebrate Iconic Album

Nine Inch Nails’ The Downward Spiral was unleashed on March 8th, 1994. In celebration of its 30th anniversary, a few rockers spoke about the landmark LP.

Consequence of Sound - Top Stories - 1 month ago

Corporate Greed Made the Change Healthcare Cyberattack Worse

Hackers have made it impossible for millions of patients to refill prescriptions or even schedule procedures by striking at a single company.

New York Magazine - Technology - 1 month ago

Invest in women: Accelerate progress

The fight for women’s rights over the past fifty years is a story of progress. Women and girls have demolished barriers, dismantled stereotypes and...

Peninsula Qatar - Opinion - 1 month ago

LADWP and Edison rates are rising. What you can do to lower your bill

L.A. County residents are seeing an increase in their electric bills. Providers offer tips on how to reduce energy use and offer payment plans.

Los Angeles Times - Business - 1 month ago

New Navy Robotics Job Aimed at Getting Specialized Sailors to Work on Drones -- The new rating is called robotics warfare specialist and "will accelerate development of deep expertise in rapidly advancing...

The new rating is called robotics warfare specialist and "will accelerate development of deep expertise in rapidly advancing autonomous technologies," the Navy said.

Military.com - Technology - 1 month ago

Lighter, More Protection: Army Next-Gen Helmet Now Fielded to 82nd Airborne Division Soldiers -- The Next-Generation Integrated Head Protection System will purportedly protect soldiers from small-arms fire in a 40% lighter...

The Next-Generation Integrated Head Protection System will purportedly protect soldiers from small-arms fire in a 40% lighter package than previous combat helmets.

Military.com - Technology - 2 months ago

Insana: Fed may move slowly to cut rates, but this is still a good economy

Traders aren't happy about the central bank's deliberate approach toward loosening policy, but they may be overlooking the economy's strength.

CNBC - Opinion - 2 months ago

Over Three Decades, Tech Obliterated Media

Kara Swisher’s front-row seat to a slow-moving catastrophe.

New York Magazine - Technology - 2 months ago

The Globe has selected football All-Scholastics for 120 years. See who made the all-time team. -- The Globe has selected a football All-Scholastic team every year since 1903. To celebrate this anniversary, we chose the best player at each position — based on their career after high school — for inclusion on our all-time team.

The Globe has selected a football All-Scholastic team every year since 1903. To celebrate this anniversary, we chose the best player at each position — based on their career after high school — for inclusion on our all-time team.

Boston Globe - Sports - 2 months ago

IMF projects faster economic growth for Pakistan; sets growth rate at 2.5 per cent for 2023

The International Monetary Fund's (IMF) World Economic Outlook for October, released on Tuesday, forecasts a growth of 2.5 per cent for the country's economy in the current year, doubling to 5 per cent in the next fiscal year

First Post - Business - 6 months ago

Gabon: Transitional president inaugurated as ousted president released

During his maiden address, Gabon's new leader promised to hold fresh elections at the earliest opportunity to restore civilian rule.

Global Voices - World - 6 months ago

ECB's Villeroy says bank close to rates peak

Doha, Qatar: The European Central Bank (ECB) is close to the peak of its inflation fighting interest rate increases, Bank of France governor Francoi...

Peninsula Qatar - Top Stories - 7 months ago

This is an unmistakable win for incarcerated people

Michael Cohen, E. Danya Perry and Joshua Perry write that ​​the Federal Bureau of Prisons announced that it will finally implement a key justice reform promise made in 2018's First Step Act, but one which the prior administration had been far too slow to carry out.

CNN - Opinion - 1 year ago

Credit Suisse unveils 'radical' strategy as 3Q loss hits $4 billion; to reduce risk, staff numbers & expenses

The Zurich-based bank announced intentions to reduce risk, staff numbers, and expenses. As it disclosed a third-quarter loss of 4 billion Swiss francs ($4.1 billion), it also announced that it will revive the CS First Boston investment bank brand, which was long a 'stalwart' of Wall Street

First Post - Business - 1 year ago