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ASX to open lower as Wall Street falls on weak economic data

Worries about stubbornly high inflation and a slowing economy dragged Wall Street lower overnight, as shares in Facebook’s owner Meta plunged.

Sydney Morning Herald - Business - 2 hours ago

Forget rate relief: Most Canadians are about to see their mortgage interest payments soar

Renewing borrowers face a much higher interest rate environment, even if the Bank of Canada cuts rates later this year

The Globe and Mail - Business - 2 hours ago

US starts building Gaza pier meant to boost desperately needed aid

The United States military has started the construction of a maritime pier meant to boost delivery of desperately needed food and other aid into Gaza, the...

Daily Sabah - Top Stories - 2 hours ago

Biden eyes Latino vote as Trump support grows -- President Biden and his reelection campaign clearly state they need Latino support this November. However, several polls in recent months have revealed an increasing number of Latino voters preferring former President Donald Trump. CBS News political director Fin G mez and Democratic strategist Chuck Rocha join to discuss more. -- Apr 24

President Biden and his reelection campaign clearly state they need Latino support this November. However, several polls in recent months have revealed an increasing number of Latino voters preferring former President Donald Trump. CBS News political director Fin Gómez and Democratic strategist Chuck Rocha join to discuss more.

CBS News - Top Stories - 2 hours ago

Gary Sánchez pinch hits for 2-run homer in 8th; Brewers rally for 7-5 win, series split with Pirates

Gary Sánchez hit a pinch-hit, two-run home run in the eighth inning to lift the Milwaukee Brewers to a 7-5 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates and a series split.

AP News - Sports - 2 hours ago

Pakistan terms US human rights report 'inaccurate, politically biased' Islamabad also slams Washington's silence on genocide in Gaza, human rights violations in IIOJK

Pakistan has rubbished the 2023 Country Report on Human Rights Practices issued by the United States State Department, criticising that such reports use a domestic social lens to judge human...

International The News - Top Stories - 3 hours ago

Meta launches new AI assistant -- Meta began rolling out its new AI-powered smart assistant software, saying it will be integrated across Instagram, Facebook and Messenger. Adam Auriemma, editor-in-chief for CNET, joined CBS News to discuss the new tool.

Meta began rolling out its new AI-powered smart assistant software, saying it will be integrated across Instagram, Facebook and Messenger. Adam Auriemma, editor-in-chief for CNET, joined CBS News to discuss the new tool.

CBS News - Technology - 3 hours ago

US President Joe Biden is desperate to bring advanced chipmaking to the country, and is willing to pay a lot for it.

Joe Biden is desperate to bring advanced chipmaking to the country, and is willing to pay a lot for it. Using the CHIPS Act, the government is splurging billions to lure manufacturers. But can they compete with Taiwan?

Deutsche Welle - Top Stories - 4 hours ago

Where to Celebrate Free Comic Book Day in South Florida

Free Comic Book Day falls on Saturday, May 4, with 48 titles published specifically for the occasion.

Miami New Times - Entertainment - 4 hours ago

Dundalk & North -- 'We will miss her desperately, she was bright and brilliant' – Tributes paid as cyclist killed in Dublin crash named

Tributes have been paid to Greta Price-Martin, the young north Louth woman who died when her bicycle was involved in a collision with a truck while she was...

Independent.ie - Top Stories - 4 hours ago

Map Shows US States With Highest, Lowest Birth Rates

Mothers in the U.S. are getting older, as the birth rate for women in their 20s declined the most of any age group.

Newsweek - US News - 5 hours ago

Food & Drink News -- Harry's Pizzeria Collaborates With Naomi's Garden and Coyo Taco

From a pizza-making class to a collaboration, Naomi's Garden and Harry's Pizzeria create a pizza together. Look forward to a special May collab with a Miami staple.

Miami New Times - Top Stories - 7 hours ago

U.S. growth fell sharply to 1.6% last quarter, pressured by high interest rates

The nation’s economy slowed sharply last quarter, but consumers — the main driver of economic growth — kept spending at a solid pace.

Los Angeles Times - Business - 7 hours ago

Labour denies railways will be given 'lower priority' under renationalisation plans - as Tories warn of 'wildcat strikes'

The shadow transport secretary Louise Haigh says her party will establish Great British Railways to "get Britain moving", but Transport Secretary Mark Harper accuses Labour of having no plan to pay for it.

Sky News - Politics - 7 hours ago

US growth slowed sharply last quarter to 1.6% pace, reflecting an economy pressured by high rates

The nation’s economy slowed sharply last quarter to a 1.6% annual pace in the face of high interest rates, but consumers — the main driver of economic growth — kept

Lancaster Online - Business - 8 hours ago

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

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

Fox News - Top Stories - 8 hours ago

Prosecutors Are Finally Revealing Their Strategy Against Trump -- Jeremy Stahl

Prosecutors have finally homed in on their strategy.

Slate - Politics - 8 hours ago

Irish Business -- Dalata Hotel Group sees revenues dip following 'lower levels of trade' in Ireland

Hotel operator Dalata has reported lower levels of demand in Ireland so far this year.

Independent.ie - Business - 8 hours ago

Comcast President Deflects M&A Talk, Reiterates Focus on Growing Existing Businesses

Michael Cavanagh highlights "the idea of taking our well-generated capital across our businesses and, first and foremost, investing them back," adding that a strong balance sheet "allows you to sleep better."

Hollywood Reporter - Technology - 9 hours ago

US growth slowed sharply last quarter to 1.6%, reflecting economy pressured by high rates

The gross domestic product — the economy's total output of goods and services — decelerated from its brisk 3.4% growth rate in the final three months of 2023

Voice of America - US News - 9 hours ago

U.S. growth slowed sharply last quarter to 1.6% pace, reflecting an economy pressured by high rates

The nation's economy slowed last quarter, growing at an annual rate of 1.6% in a sign that the high interest rates may be taking a toll on borrowing and spending.

Washington Times - Top Stories - 10 hours ago

GDP growth slowed to a 1.6% rate in the first quarter, well below expectations

Real GDP was expected to increase 2.4% in the first quarter on a seasonally adjusted basis, according to economists surveyed by Dow Jones.

CNBC - Business - 10 hours ago

Turkey Central Bank Holds Key Interest Rate Steady

Turkey's central bank held its key interest rate steady on Thursday but warned it could hike it again as the country's soaring inflation remains a headache for President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's government.

International Business Times - Business - 11 hours ago

Turkish central bank keeps interest rate unchanged at 50%

Türkiye's central bank kept its key policy rate, the one-week repo auction rate constant at 50%, on Thursday in line with expectations, citing...

Daily Sabah - Top Stories - 11 hours ago

Being treated by female physician lowers risk of death, study reveals

Being treated by a female physician can reduce the risk of death and hospital readmission, a new study suggests.Researchers also observed that women der

Albawaba - Top Stories - 14 hours ago

Iran's show of force has demonstrated that Israel is not invincible

This month’s military exchanges between Israel and Iran may have largely been a show of force, but they have sent a number of clear messages about any future conflict.

Sydney Morning Herald - Top Stories - 18 hours ago

Why the Fed's keeping rates higher for longer may not be such a bad thing

It’s a question that, despite the current conditions, makes Wall Street shudder and Main Street queasy, as well.

NBC News - Business - 19 hours ago

Biden says Trump responsible for 'cruelty and chaos' over abortion - U.S. President Joe Biden is making reproductive rights a centerpiece of his re-election campaign, blaming opponent Donald Trump for opening the way to stricter state abortion laws. In this campaign, Trump is pursuing a more moderate position on abortion than other Republicans. Scott Stearns reports.

U.S. President Joe Biden is making reproductive rights a centerpiece of his re-election campaign, blaming opponent Donald Trump for opening the way to stricter state abortion laws. In this campaign, Trump is pursuing a more moderate position on abortion than other Republicans. Scott Stearns reports.

Voice of America - Politics - 21 hours ago

Beyonce gifts young Filipino fan flowers, toy

MANILA, Philippines After his video went viral, the son of Filipino hosts and sports reporters Bea Fabregas and Nikko Ramos received thank-you gifts from global pop superstar Beyonce. In the video, two-year-old Tyler was having a cute conversation with Fabregas over pizza. He suddenly asked his mom, 'Where's Beyonce?' and his mom replied, 'She's in her house.'

Manila Times - Entertainment - 21 hours ago

Tupac's estate threatens to sue Drake over diss track using what appears to be late rapper's AI-generated voice

A lawyer for Tupac Shakur’s estate said “the estate would never have given its approval for this use.”

NBC News - Entertainment - 22 hours ago

Chanel Miller on finding joy with new book -- Chanel Miller, celebrated for her profound memoir "Know My Name," steps into a new creative realm with her children's book "Magnolia Wu Unfolds It All." The story, both written and illustrated by Miller, follows two young friends on an adventurous quest through New York City to return misplaced socks from Magnolia's parents' laundromat. -- Apr 23

Chanel Miller, celebrated for her profound memoir "Know My Name," steps into a new creative realm with her children's book "Magnolia Wu Unfolds It All." The story, both written and illustrated by Miller, follows two young friends on an adventurous quest through New York City to return misplaced socks from Magnolia's parents' laundromat.

CBS News - Entertainment - 1 day ago

Nolte: William Shatner Under Fire for 'AI-Generated' Album Cover

William Shatner found himself under social media fire for using what people assumed was AI-generated art on an album cover.

Breitbart - Entertainment - 1 day ago

Did you buy a home with a high interest rate and intend to refinance later?

If you bought a home in the last two years with a high interest rate, did you purchase with the intention to refinance later? Tell us how the strategy has worked out so far.

Los Angeles Times - Business - 1 day ago

Private student loan interest rates continue upward surge

The latest private student loan interest rates from the Credible marketplace, updated weekly.

Fox News - Business - 1 day ago

Was the Ukraine Aid Bill a Trump Defeat or a Strategic Retreat?

Trump stood aside as his closest allies lost a big foreign-aid fight in Congress.

New York Magazine - Politics - 1 day ago

Bank of Canada officials split on when to start cutting interest rates

Members of the Bank of Canada's governing council were split on how long the central bank should wait before it starts cutting interest rates when they met earlier this month.

CTV News - Business - 1 day ago

Ancestry website cataloguing names of Japanese Americans incarcerated during World War II

The names of thousands of people held in Japanese American incarceration camps during World War II have been digitized and made available for free on Ancestry.

AP News - Technology - 1 day ago

At Detroit x Detroit, the city's music scene celebrates itself

Fifteen acts will play short three-song sets covering other Motor City artists

Detroit Metro Times - Top Stories - 1 day ago

First Taste -- Pretty in pink: Mon Cheri brings flowers and European-inspired eats to Scottsdale

Decked out with roses and chandeliers, Mon Cheri is primed for photo shoots. Here's what to order.

Phoenix New Times - Top Stories - 1 day ago

The Fed is likely to keep rates higher for longer. Why that may not be so bad

It's a tough case to sell that higher interest rates today are having a substantially negative impact on the course of the economy.

CNBC - US News - 1 day ago

House prices will rise and mortgage rates fall, Lloyds Bank says

Britain’s biggest bank predicts three rate cuts this year

Evening Standard - Business - 1 day ago

Rising home insurance rates are crushing Americans

Surging home insurance premiums are the latest obstacle to homeownership for millions of Americans, who are already grappling with steep mortgage rates.

Fox News - Business - 1 day ago

Why is the West desperate to have India at a Ukraine summit that Russia has rejected?

The organizers of the Swiss-based event want New Delhi to be represented at the highest level to corner Moscow

Russia Today - Opinion - 1 day ago

Britain -- Kate Middleton's new photo of Louis released to celebrate prince's sixth birthday

A new photograph of Prince Louis taken by the Princess of Wales has been released by Kensington Palace to mark his sixth birthday.

Independent.ie - World - 1 day ago

Free childcare plan risks lowering standards, report finds

Amid estimates of 85,000 new childcare places needed by September 2025, the National Audit Office said "uncertainties" remain over whether the sector can expand to deliver enough places amid a lack of qualified staff and suitable space.

Sky News - Politics - 1 day ago

Mortgage costs rise as banks confirm higher rates -- The increases come after forecasts for when the Bank of England will cut interest rates are pushed back.

The increases come after forecasts for when the Bank of England will cut interest rates are pushed back.

BBC News - Business - 2 days ago

Tesla to 'accelerate' release of new models as revenues find reverse gear

Investors like what they hear from Tesla after a disappointing performance for the company's stock that has seen it lose 40% of its market value over the course of 2024 to date.

Sky News - Business - 2 days ago

States Rush to Combat AI-Generated Deepfake Nudes Targeting Minors

In response to the growing issue of boys using AI apps to create and share sexually explicit images of their female classmates, state legislators across the United States are introducing bills to protect minors from this new form of exploitation. Meanwhile, Silicon Valley continues to make billions with the very AI models boys are exploiting.

Breitbart - Technology - 3 days ago

Europe is the fastest-warming continent, at nearly twice the average rate, report says

The latest 5-year averages show that temperatures in Europe are running 2.3 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels, compared to 1.3 degrees higher globally.

NBC News - Top Stories - 3 days ago

Palmer Park celebrates Earth Day with Art in the Trees

Along with the one-day-only art and music show, a big piece of the Earth Day celebration will be a spring clean-up

Detroit Metro Times - Entertainment - 3 days ago

Google is combining its Android software and Pixel hardware divisions to more broadly integrate AI -- April 18, 2024

Google CEO Sundar Pichai says the changes will ‘turbocharge the Android and Chrome ecosystems’ and help spur innovation

The Globe and Mail - Technology - 3 days ago

Karate Combat 45: Shahzaib Rindh leads Pakistan to victory against India

In a high-tension battle at the Karate Combat 45, Pakistan captain Shahzaib Rindh won the 3 vs 3 team fight against the Rana Singh-led India in the last-round clash in Dubai, United Arab Emirates ,...

International The News - Sports - 5 days ago

Trump berates judge for 'rushed' hush money trial, days before opening statements

Trump's New York hush money trial completed jury selection on Friday and will introduce opening statements on Monday.

CNBC - Politics - 5 days ago

Vic Sotto celebrates 70th birthday on 'Eat Bulaga'

MANILA, Philippines 'Eat Bulaga's' beloved main host 'Bossing' Vic Sotto had a memorable 70th birthday celebration on the noontime show's Saturday episode.

Manila Times - Entertainment - 5 days ago

A coffee roastery in Finland launched an AI-generated blend. The results were surprising

An artisan roastery based in the Finnish capital has introduced a coffee blend that has been developed by artificial intelligence in a trial in which it’s hoped that technology can ease the workload in a sector that traditionally prides itself on manual work.

AP News - Weird - 5 days ago

Tall flowers, dead shrubs, ephemeral lake: Death Valley has become a picture of climate whiplash

After ping-ponging between severe drought and record rainfall, the famed California desert is offering up strange scenes.

NBC News - Top Stories - 5 days ago

Review: Pianist Stephen Drury celebrates the sonatas of Charles Ives in mesmerizing recital

The concert Wednesday at UC San Diego celebrated the 150th year of the American composer's birth

The San Diego Union-Tribune - Entertainment - 6 days ago

Kris Aquino fears son would celebrate more birthdays without her

MANILA, Philippines: Actress and TV host Kris Aquino penned a heartfelt message for her youngest child, Bimby Aquino Yap, who celebrated his 17th birthday in the US.

Manila Times - Entertainment - 6 days ago

Tesla recalls all cybertrucks as they can 'unintentionally accelerate'

Pedal can become ‘trapped’, raising risk of crash, regulators say

Independent UK - Technology - 6 days 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 - 7 days ago

UK tech firm Nothing to integrate ChatGPT into its devices

The firm is bringing AI to its smartphones and earbuds.

Independent UK - Technology - 7 days 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 - 7 days 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 - 7 days ago

Want To Lower Your Dementia Risk? Get These 3 Factors Under Control.

Experts explain the main habits you need to be mindful of if you want to keep your brain as sharp as possible.

Huffington Post - Health - 7 days ago

Sweden votes to lower age to change legal gender to 16

Swedes have been able to change their legally recognised gender since 1972 - but this will make it easier.

BBC News - Health - 7 days 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 - 8 days 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 - 8 days 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 - 8 days 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 - 8 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 - 8 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 - 9 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 - 9 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 - 9 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 - 9 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 - 10 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 - 11 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 - 11 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 - 12 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 - 13 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 - 15 days ago

New Boeing Whistleblower Alleges Another Plane May Also Be Faulty

A quality manager claims that Boeing improperly fastened 787 Dreamliners togethers, which could lead to a second blown fuselage.

New York Magazine - Business - 15 days ago

Millions gather to celebrate solar eclipse along path of totality

The total solar eclipse brought millions together to witness the rare once-in-a-generation moment. NBC’s Tom Costello reports for TODAY.

NBC News - Science - 16 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 - 16 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 - 17 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 - 18 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 - 18 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 - 20 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 - 20 days ago

EPA Proposes Major Air Pollution Reforms to Lower Residents' Cancer Risk Near Industrial Facilities

The EPA has proposed tougher air pollution rules for chemical plants and other industrial facilities after ProPublica found an estimated 74 million Americans near those sites faced an elevated risk of cancer.

ProPublica - Environment - 20 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 - 21 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 - Business - 21 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 - 24 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 - 24 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 - 27 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 - 27 days ago

Islamic State calls on followers to attack Christians and Jews in US, Europe, Israel

Terrorist group spokesperson praises Moscow shooting that took lives of at least 143 people

YNET News - World - 27 days ago

Irish garden designer scoops People's Choice Award at Melbourne flower show

DUBLIN garden designer Peter Donegan has scooped an impressive award at the Melbourne Internation...

Irish Post - Entertainment - 30 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 - 1 month 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 - 1 month 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 - 1 month 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 - 1 month 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 - 1 month 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 - 1 month 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 - 1 month 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 - 1 month 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 - 1 month ago

Newsom's 'tax the rich' electricity plan could increase rates for those making $28,000

A new California energy bill is changing the way households are billed for their electricity usage by charging households based on income.

Washington Examiner - Environment - 1 month 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

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 - 2 months ago

Idaho Resolution Would Aim to Lower Voting Threshold to Pass School Bonds

Under restrictive school funding policies, Idaho districts struggle to repair and replace deteriorating buildings. If voters agree, the proposal would, in some elections, reduce the two-thirds threshold needed to pass bonds for school repairs.

ProPublica - Politics - 2 months ago

Irish garden designer returns to Australian flower show with piece that pays tribute to air force veterans

IRISH garden designer Peter Donegan will return to the Melbourne Flower Show next month with a ga...

Irish Post - Entertainment - 2 months 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

Kyrgyzstan moves to rid national flag of likeness to 'fickle' sunflower

Kyrgyzstan's parliament voted on Wednesday to tweak the design of the national flag after critics, including President Sadyr Japarov, said its central element looked like a sunflower which in the local culture symbolises fickleness and servility.

Reuters - Weird - 4 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

Right-Wing Websites Connected to Former Trump Lawyer Are Scamming Loyal Followers With Phony Celebrity Pitches

A mysterious network called AdStyle is placing ads with fake endorsements from celebrities like Oprah Winfrey and Elon Musk on conservative sites based in the U.S. and abroad.

ProPublica - Technology - 9 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