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Money, Power, Inequality -- Why residents in Black neighborhoods will pay more to stay warm this winter -- Massachusetts is already warning residents to expect higher gas bills this season, citing a frigid winter forecast. While people across Boston will feel the increase, those who live in Black neighborhoods will be paying more than everyone else.

Massachusetts is already warning residents to expect higher gas bills this season, citing a frigid winter forecast. While people across Boston will feel the increase, those who live in Black neighborhoods will be paying more than everyone else.

Boston Globe - Top Stories - 5 hours ago

The 'Bad Blood' singer returned to Arrowhead Stadium to support her beau a week after the couple celebrated her 35th birthday together.

The "Bad Blood" singer returned to Arrowhead Stadium to support her beau a week after the couple celebrated her 35th birthday together.

New York Post - Top Stories - 7 hours ago

Blake Lively accuses co-star Justin Baldoni of smear campaign -- Mr Baldoni's lawyer says the allegations are "categorically false" and a "desperate attempt to 'fix' her negative reputation".

Mr Baldoni's lawyer says the allegations are "categorically false" and a "desperate attempt to 'fix' her negative reputation".

BBC News - World - 8 hours ago

Two dead in separate road traffic incidents in Northern Ireland

Man (70s) dies after Porsche mounted roundabout and collided with lorry

Irish Times - Top Stories - 12 hours ago

VOA Mandarin: Xi's Macau visit celebrates 25 years since city returned to China

This is Xi Jinping's third visit to Macau as president of the People's Republic of China

Voice of America - World - 16 hours ago

The Fed expects to cut rates more slowly in 2025. What that could mean for mortgages, debt and more

NEW YORK (AP) — The Federal Reserve’s third interest rate cut of the year will likely have consequences for debt, savings, auto loans, mortgages and other forms of borrowing by consumers and businesse

The Columbian - Top Stories - 17 hours ago

Alicia Keys surprises students at alma mater -- Sixteen-time Grammy winner Alicia Keys celebrates her Broadway musical "Hell's Kitchen" earning a Grammy nomination for Best Musical Theater Album. In an exclusive interview, she revisits her alma mater to honor the teacher who inspired her and surprises students. -- Dec 19

Sixteen-time Grammy winner Alicia Keys celebrates her Broadway musical "Hell's Kitchen" earning a Grammy nomination for Best Musical Theater Album. In an exclusive interview, she revisits her alma mater to honor the teacher who inspired her and surprises students.

CBS News - Entertainment - 18 hours ago

The Key Strategy Behind One Of Trump's 'Dangerous' Plans

Gutting collective-bargaining rights would help the incoming president fulfill his goal of mass government firings: "It's a really dangerous moment."

Huffington Post - Top Stories - 18 hours ago

Suicide Rates Actually Lowest During Holidays, Study Finds

New research from the University of Pennysylvania challenges long-held misconceptions about suicide and the holiday season.

Epoch Times - Top Stories - 19 hours ago

The desperate last stand to save a forest from Tesla

In the German forest of Grunheide, hundreds of protesters occupied the trees to protest Tesla’s expansion plans.

Aljazeera - Environment - 22 hours ago

'There will be no government shutdown': Schumer celebrates passage of funding bill

Speaking to the Senate ahead of the vote to pass the funding bill to avoid a government shutdown, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said the bipartisan passage is "good news" and thanked Republicans.

NBC News - Politics - 1 day ago

Markets are 'extremely focused' on inflation, risk of higher interest rates, strategist claims

Piper Sandler chief investment strategist Michael Kantrowitz examines the U.S. economy and shares his outlook for 2025 on ‘Maria Bartiromo’s Wall Street.’

Fox News - Business - 1 day ago

Judge rules in favor of city in effort to restrict outdoor dining in the North End -- Judge Leo T. Sorokin ruled that restaurateurs failed to make their case that the restrictions, particularly a $7,500 fee assessed only to restaurant owners in that neighborhood, was unconstitutional.

Judge Leo T. Sorokin ruled that restaurateurs failed to make their case that the restrictions, particularly a $7,500 fee assessed only to restaurant owners in that neighborhood, was unconstitutional.

Boston Globe - Business - 1 day ago

The Fed cut interest rates but mortgage costs jumped. Here's why

The average 30-year fixed mortgage rate spiked after the Federal Reserve cut rates. Experts say expectations for rate cuts in 2025 fueled the jump.

CNBC - Top Stories - 1 day ago

Rumble to receive $775 million strategic investment from Tether

Video sharing platform and cloud services provider Rumble said on Friday it has entered into an agreement with Tether, a blockchain-enabled platform, to receive a strategic investment of $775 million.Shares of the Toronto-based company were up 43.7 per cent in trading after the bell.Cryptocurrencie

Channel NewsAsia - Business - 1 day ago

'Astronomical' hold queues on year's top e-books frustrate readers, libraries -- Ben Andrews -- -

More than 1,000 people are waiting to borrow the Ottawa Public Library's most popular e-book of 2024, and librarians say inflated prices and restrictive e-book publishing practices are responsible.

CBC News - Entertainment - 1 day ago

French President Macron in angry exchange with frustrated residents in cyclone-hit Mayotte

French President Emmanuel Macron faced widespread frustration and anger from residents of Mayotte during his visit to the Indian Ocean archipelago, which is still reeling from the damage of the strongest cyclone to hit the region in nearly a century.

CBC News - World - 1 day ago

Dow closes nearly 500 points higher on cooler inflation data, but index posts 3rd losing week

All three major averages posted weekly losses, despite seeing a rebound in Friday's session.

CNBC - Top Stories - 1 day ago

Phoenix suburb one of the worst places to celebrate NYE

Looking for some fun on Dec. 31? Maybe don't go to this part of town.

Phoenix New Times - Entertainment - 1 day ago

The strategic significance of the IDF's actions in Syria

Analysis: Israel’s new preemptive defense doctrine, unveiled by its actions in Syria, marks a pivot from deterrence to proactive strikes, dismantling Syria’s strategic arms and signaling warnings to Hezbollah and Iran; the approach aims to shorten conflicts and enhance security

YNET News - Opinion - 1 day ago

Dollar poised to finish week higher after inflation data, Fed rate cut

NEW YORK :The U.S. dollar pulled back from a two-year high on Friday, but was heading for its third-straight week of gains, with data showing a slowdown in inflation two days after the Federal Reserve cut interest rates and indicated inflation was stubborn enough to scale back cuts in 2025.The dollar was down

Channel NewsAsia - Business - 1 day ago

Fed policymakers see slower rate-cut path next year

Federal Reserve policymakers, fresh from an interest rate cut this week, fleshed out on Friday (Dec 20) the case for reducing borrowing costs more slowly next year as they assess progress in lowe

Channel NewsAsia - World - 1 day ago

Blood Bank of Delmarva celebrates holiday season with festive giveaway for blood donors

DELMARVA – In December, Blood Bank of Delmarva (BBD) will be spreading holiday cheer with a special gift as a thank you for critically needed blood donations. Donors will receive either a …

Bay to Bay News - Top Stories - 1 day ago

FUN FACTS: -- Continents move about the same rate as fingernails grow

Did you know that Japanese people will line up in massive queues to eat KFC on Christmas Day, and that the most common first name in 2023 was Mohammed?

Fox News - Top Stories - 1 day ago

U.S. Federal Reserve policy-makers prepare the ground for rate-cut pause next year

Fed policy-maker projections released on Wednesday showed most see two quarter-percentage-point rate cuts in 2025

The Globe and Mail - Business - 1 day ago

Big Oyster Brewery celebrates first Christmas tree lighting

MILFORD – Big Oyster Brewery held their first Christmas Tree lighting on Dec. 8 in Milford. The event served as an opportunity to bring the community together and celebrate the holiday …

Bay to Bay News - Business - 1 day ago

Gold prices fall after US Fed signals rate-cut slowdown

Singapore: Gold prices were set for a weekly decline on Friday after the US Federal Reserves verdict on its monetary policy easing cycle signaled a sl...

Peninsula Qatar - Top Stories - 1 day ago

Academy Trust apologises following 'desperately sad death' of student

Owen Garnett died two days after choking on a paper towel at Welcombe Hills School in Stratford-upon-Avon.

Evening Standard - Politics - 1 day ago

Russia's central bank holds off on interest rate hike amid friction between inflation, war spending

Russia’s central bank has left its benchmark interest rate at a record 21%, holding off on further increases despite high consumer inflation fueled by the Kremlin’s war against Ukraine.

AP News - Top Stories - 1 day ago

Regulators approve $606M rate hike for ComEd's revised clean energy plan

The impact on residential bills will vary as a result of the Illinois Commerce Commission decision, which consumer advocates called "a step in the right direction."

Chicago Sun-Times - Politics - 1 day ago

Tesla reverses losses to turn higher in a volatile week for the EV stock

Tesla shares slipped 5% in U.S. premarket trading Friday, extending losses from earlier in the week.

CNBC - Technology - 1 day ago

Pentagon Reveals 2,000 US Troops Are in Syria – More than Double What Was Previously Reported -- In a surprise announcement, the Pentagon revealed that it has not been offering an accurate count of how many U.S. troops it...

In a surprise announcement, the Pentagon revealed that it has not been offering an accurate count of how many U.S. troops it has had in Syria, with the actual figure more than double the official count.

Military.com - Opinion - 1 day ago

Key Fed inflation measure shows 2.4% rate in November, lower than expected

The PCE price index was expected to show a 2.5% annual inflation rate in November after rising 0.2% monthly.

CNBC - US News - 1 day ago

ECB interest rate cuts in 2025: How low could they go?

The ECB is expected to cut rates further in 2025 as weak growth and cooling inflation persist. While markets predict a drop to 2%, some analysts suggest deeper cuts could follow if trade risks and global uncertainties escalate.

Euronews - Business - 1 day ago

Extended interview: Grateful Dead -- The three surviving core members of the Grateful Dead, Bobby Weir, Bill Kreutzmann, and Mickey Hart, talk to Anthony Mason about becoming Kennedy Center honorees, the band's legacy and loyal fans, and the magic of music and songwriting. -- Dec 19

The three surviving core members of the Grateful Dead, Bobby Weir, Bill Kreutzmann, and Mickey Hart, talk to Anthony Mason about becoming Kennedy Center honorees, the band's legacy and loyal fans, and the magic of music and songwriting.

CBS News - Entertainment - 1 day ago

Russian central bank surprises markets by holding key rate at 21%

Russia's central bank on Friday left its key interest rates unchanged at 21%, citing monetary tightness as Moscow wages its ongoing battle with sky-scraping inflation.

CNBC - Business - 1 day ago

Myanmar civil war fighters exasperate ethnic conflict in India

IMPHAL: Indian militant groups that took refuge in Myanmar and fought in its civil war have been streaming back across the border to Manipur state this year, Indian security officers said, inflaming...

International The News - World - 1 day ago

Moderate drinking linked to lower risk of death, but there's a major catch

The report was released ahead of an update to federal dietary guidelines coming next year that could include new recommendations about how much alcohol people should drink.

NBC News - Health - 1 day ago

5 Christmas Markets Of Switzerland To Visit And Celebrate The Holidays With Christmas Cheer

The magical Christmas markets of Switzerland resonate with holiday cheer and festive merriment

NDTV - Entertainment - 1 day ago

Aide to California Politician Arrested, Charged With Conspiring With Chinese Spy to Infiltrate US Politics

The man, and a local city council member, were part of a ‘basic team’ dedicated to promote Beijing’s interests in the U.S., a Chinese agent allegedly said.

Epoch Times - US News - 2 days ago

RFK Stadium opposition by Trump, Musk frustrates D.C. lawmakers and Commanders fans

Jubilation melted into frustration this week for D.C. officials and many local football fans as a proposal that might have brought the Washington Cammanders back to a new RFK Stadium went from a sure-

Washington Times - Top Stories - 2 days ago

West Valley city ranked one of worst places to celebrate New Year's Eve

Looking for some fun on Dec. 31? Maybe don't go to this part of town.

Phoenix New Times - Top Stories - 2 days ago

FTSE slumps as Bank of England holds interest rates

The FTSE 100 finished 93.79 points, or 1.14%, lower to end the day at 8,105.32.

Evening Standard - Business - 2 days ago

What does the Bank of England's rate decision mean for mortgages?

Economists and traders now expect that February may see the next rate cut, although it could be even later next year.

Independent UK - Business - 2 days ago

U.S. Federal Reserve cuts interest rates by another quarter point -- News -- - -- Business -- |

The Federal Reserve cut its key interest rate Wednesday by a quarter-point — its third cut this year — but also signalled that it expects to reduce rates next year more slowly than previously thought, with inflation still well above the central bank's two per cent target.

CBC News - Business - 2 days ago

November home sales surged more than expected, boosted by lower mortgage rates

Sales of previously owned homes rose 4.8% in November compared with October, according to the National Association of Realtors

CNBC - US News - 2 days ago

Bank of England holds interest rates at 4.75% but says UK economy stagnating

The Bank’s Monetary Policy Committee said it was keeping rates unchanged on Thursday following a divided vote among policymakers.

Evening Standard - Business - 2 days ago

A young woman's body was chopped up for science — as her mother desperately fought to bring her home

Aurimar Iturriago Villegas left Venezuela hoping to lift her family out of poverty. When she was murdered, her corpse became a commodity in the U.S. body trade.

NBC News - US News - 2 days ago

UK interest rates held at 4.75% amid 'heightened economic uncertainty'

The Bank of England said it was keeping rates unchanged on Thursday after cutting the level in August and again in November.

Evening Standard - Business - 2 days ago

Bank of England keeps 'gradual' cut prospects alive as interest rate held

There was surprise support for a fresh rate cut at the meeting which has revived hopes for borrowers that some further relief is possible in February.

Sky News - Business - 2 days ago

BE INNOVATIVE: The vital role of policy in supporting Alzheimer's Disease research to accelerate innovation

2024 has been a turning point in the fight against Alzheimer’s Disease, with exciting new therapeutic breakthroughs and advancements in clinical research that have redefined what’s possible. By continuing to support AD research and prioritize the introduction of new innovations, policymakers have the opportunity to drive changes that will offer hope to patients, families and communities affected by this devastating disease both now and in the future.

Euractiv - Health - 2 days ago

PCB chief reiterates pledge to hosting ICC Champions Trophy

The Chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board , Mohsin Naqvi, has reaffirmed the board’s steadfast dedication to hosting the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, scheduled to be held in Pakistan in...

International The News - Sports - 2 days ago

At least 50 people killed in separate accidents in Afghanistan

ALBAWABA - At least 50 people were killed in separate bus crashes in central Afghanistan, an Afghan official revealed to media on Thursday.Hamidullah Ni

Albawaba - World - 2 days ago

FTSE 100 Live: Index slumps on US rates outlook, water stocks higher

Stock markets are under pressure after the Federal Reserve cooled expectations on 2025 interest rate cuts.

Evening Standard - Business - 2 days ago

Bank of Japan holds rate steady 0.25%, as it was expected

The Bank of Japan on Thursday held its benchmark interest rate steady at 0.25%, its highest level since 2008, as widely expected.The decision was made b

Albawaba - Business - 2 days ago

Federal Reserve lowers interest rates but signals fewer cuts by 2025

The US Federal Reserve reduced interest rates on Wednesday, with Chair Jerome Powell stating that further reductions will depend on progress in curbing persistently high inflation. Powell's...

International The News - Business - 3 days ago

Fed lowers interest rates again but pares back plans for more cuts in the future

The Federal Reserve on Wednesday made another cut in interest rates, but dialed back expectations for lowering rates in the near future.

Los Angeles Times - Politics - 3 days ago

U.S. stocks fall sharply and Dow loses 1,100 points after the Fed hints at just two rate cuts in 2025

U.S. stocks sank to their second-worst loss of the year after the Federal Reserve signaled it may deliver fewer interest rates cuts in 2025 than earlier thought.

Los Angeles Times - Business - 3 days ago

Fed Cuts Rates To 4.25%-4.5% Amid Inflation Fight, Housing Costs Remain High

The Fed cut interest rates by 25 basis points to 4.25%-4.5% and continues reducing its debt holdings. It aims to monitor economic trends to balance job growth and inflation, which remains above the 2% target. Ted Thatcher, President of Bright Lake Wealth Management joins Alicia Summers to discuss the reasoning behind the cut, its impact on affordability, and when fixed mortgage rates might ease high housing costs.

One America News Network - Top Stories - 3 days ago

Saudi Central Bank cuts interest rates by 25 basis points

Riyadh: The Saudi Central Bank (SCB) has announced a 25 basis point cut in its key interest rate. The SCB explained in a statement Wednesday that i...

Peninsula Qatar - US News - 3 days ago

US Federal Reserve cuts rates by quarter point

Washington: The Federal Reserve (the US central bank) on Wednesday cut its key overnight interest rate by a quarter of a percentage point to a range o...

Peninsula Qatar - US News - 3 days ago

Alleged Porch Pirate Mad to See Ring Video of Him Posted Online

The Gloucester Township Police in Pennsylvania released a series of videos captured by a homeowner who says he was taunted by the thief over a few nights.

Inside Edition - Weird - 3 days ago

Fed cuts interest rates a third time, points to inflation as challenge for 2025

The Federal Reserve lowered interest rates by an additional quarter percentage point and signaled a slower pace of cuts next year, as inflation proves...

Peninsula Qatar - US News - 3 days ago

Food & Drink News -- Miami Omakase Spot Rated Top Fine-Dining Restaurant in the U.S.

A Miami hidden gem for authentic Japanese omakase in Little River is the highest-rated fine-dining restaurant in America.

Miami New Times - Top Stories - 3 days ago

The Fed cut rates by another quarter point: What that means for your money

The central bank has now shaved a full percentage off its benchmark rate since September. Here's what it means for your borrowing costs.

CNBC - US News - 3 days ago

FTSE inches higher despite caution after jump in UK inflation

The FTSE 100 finished 3.91 points higher to end the day at 8,199.11.

Evening Standard - Business - 3 days ago

WATCH LIVE: Jerome Powell holds a press conference after rate cut decision

Federal Reserve officials are expected to announce their third and final interest rate cut of 2024.

Washington Examiner - Top Stories - 3 days ago

Family doctors in Canada: Rate of growth slowing, according to new report

Canada is facing a growing crisis in its health-care system as the rate at which family doctors are growing has slowed, according to a recent report.

CTV News - Health - 3 days ago

Yandex launches new AI-integrated search service for Turkish market

Russian technology giant Yandex has launched an AI-integrated search service developed specifically for Turkish users. With its user-focused approach, the...

Daily Sabah - Technology - 3 days ago

Prices rising faster means higher borrowing costs for longer

The rise in inflation last month is likely to mean higher borrowing costs for longer

Independent UK - Business - 3 days ago

Where inflation accelerated in November – and where it eased

Some of the biggest movement in inflation last month was in the cost of petrol and diesel.

Evening Standard - Business - 3 days ago

UK inflation increase solidifies expectations interest rates will be kept on hold

Inflation in the U.K. has risen to its highest level since March, driven by an increase in fuel prices last month.

AP News - Business - 3 days ago

'Conditions are favourable': NAB chief sees economy in good shape ahead of rate cuts

National Australia Bank chief executive Andrew Irvine says the nation’s economy is in “reasonable shape” and he’s optimistic about trading conditions in 2025 as interest rates decline.

Sydney Morning Herald - Business - 4 days ago

How Turkey is taking a strategic turn from Turkism to Islamism

Turkey’s decision to replace ‘Central Asia’ with ‘Turkestan’ reflects a broader strategy to redefine its regional and global role. By fostering a shared Turkic identity and promoting Islamist governance, Turkey seeks to strengthen its influence in Central Asia and beyond

First Post - Opinion - 4 days ago

Canada's inflation rate edges down to 1.9% -- Jenna Benchetrit -- News -- - -- Business -- |

Canada's annual inflation rate ticked down to 1.9 per cent in November, with the slowdown in price growth mostly driven by lower mortgage interest costs and cheaper travel tours, Statistics Canada said on Tuesday.

CBC News - Business - 4 days ago

The Fed has a big interest rate decision coming Wednesday. Here's what to expect

Traders are pricing in a near certainty that the Fed on Wednesday will lower its key rate by a quarter percentage point.

CNBC - Business - 4 days ago

How Desperate Will Eric Adams Become to Woo Trump and Get a Pardon?

A look back at all the weird and notable moments in the pair’s odd political courtship.

New York Magazine - Politics - 4 days ago

Madonna Angers Fans Sharing AI-Generated Photos of Handsy Pope Francis

Pop star Madonna, age 66, sparked backlash from fans this weekend by sharing AI-generated photos of Pope Francis getting handsy with her.

Breitbart - Entertainment - 4 days ago

Study: Warming has accelerated due to the Earth absorbing more sunlight

If it’s a trend, then future warming will be at the high end of estimates.

Ars Technica - Science - 4 days ago

Trump seemed to entertain a discredited theory on autism. This is what's behind the rising rates

President-elect Donald Trump seemed to entertain the discredited theory that vaccines cause autism as he answered questions from journalists Monday at his Mar-a-Lago club.

AP News - Health - 4 days ago

Friends of John Dickinson Mansion celebrates holidays

The Friends of the John Dickinson Mansion held its annual holiday party Sunday at the Old State House in Dover.

Bay to Bay News - Top Stories - 4 days ago

Birla Public School celebrates Qatar National Day and World Arabic Day

DOHA: Birla Public School has celebrated Qatar National Day and World Arabic Day with great enthusiasm and cultural fervor. The Department of Arabic...

Peninsula Qatar - Opinion - 4 days ago

Canadian annual home sales surged in November, with prices rising as interest rates fall -- News -- - -- Business -- |

The Canadian Real Estate Association says the number of homes sold in November rose 26 per cent compared with a year ago, marking the second straight month of large year-over-year gains.

CBC News - Business - 5 days ago

MicroStrategy's Saylor says bitcoin is a 'good investment' even at the top

Michael Saylor compared bitcoin to New York City and its economy on Monday as the cryptocurrency rose to new records.

CNBC - Technology - 5 days ago

Spread the holiday cheer with Pleasantrees' curated cannabis boxes

Each Highliday box feature flower, live hash rosin, and a THC-infused tea

Detroit Metro Times - Top Stories - 5 days ago

Bitcoin tops $106,000, hopes grow for strategic reserve

Bitcoin hit a record high above $106,000 after President-elect Donald Trump suggested he plans to create a U.S. bitcoin strategic reserve similar to its strategic oil reserve.

One America News Network - Technology - 5 days ago

S&P 500, Nasdaq rise on optimism ahead of rate cut, economic data

The S&P 500 and the Nasdaq climbed while the Dow was flat on Monday, as investors looked ahead to an anticipated Federal Reserve interest rate cut later in the week.

One America News Network - Business - 5 days ago

Bitcoin briefly tops $106,000 on strategic reserve hopes

Bitcoin briefly soared to a record high above $106,000 on Monday after President-elect Donald Trump hinted at plans to establish a U.S. bitcoin strategic...

Daily Sabah - Technology - 5 days ago

Beauty & the Beast review: On the way home, younger audience members re-enact scenes. There's no higher recommendation

Alan Hughes and Karl Broderick’s interactive pantomime, directed by Simon Delaney, features the promising Caoileann Woodcock as Belle

Irish Times - Entertainment - 6 days ago

It's time we reinvigorate the American dream [column]

Growing up in the developing country of Vietnam, I had always dreamed of coming to the United States. They told me it was a “land of promise” filled with liberty

Lancaster Online - Top Stories - 6 days ago

Tech whistleblowers urged to come forward and expose corporate wrongdoing

Despite high-profile cases such as WiseTech and Grok Academy, Australia has yet to experience the “whistleblowing wave” sweeping through Silicon Valley and Europe.

Sydney Morning Herald - Technology - 7 days ago

Bank of Canada cuts key interest rates again, signals slower pace of cuts ahead

The Bank of Canada lowered its key interest rate by half a percentage point but signalled a slower pace of rate cuts moving forward. The decision marked the fifth consecutive reduction since June and brings the central bank’s key rate down to 3.25 per cent.

The Globe and Mail - Business - 8 days ago

UnitedHealth Is Strategically Limiting Access to Critical Treatment for Kids With Autism

Leaked internal documents show that the insurance giant is culling providers of applied behavior analysis from its network and scrutinizing the medical necessity of therapy. Advocates say the company’s strategy may be illegal.

ProPublica - Top Stories - 8 days ago

Aerospace -- Mysterious Drone Sightings Illustrate Just How Many Fill America's Skies

Mysterious drone sightings over New Jersey and New York State are underscoring the high number of these vehicles in the U.S.

Scientific American - Technology - 9 days ago

Flu vaccination rates 'concerningly' low among US kids, health officials warn

Only around one-third of children have been vaccinated against the flu, according to the latest data from the CDC. Infectious disease experts express their concerns about the decline.

Fox News - Health - 9 days ago

ECB cuts rates again as eurozone hit by economic, political woes

"Most measures of underlying inflation suggest that inflation will settle at around the governing council's two-percent medium-term target on a sustained basis," the ECB said.

Euractiv - Business - 9 days ago

White House condemns violence against 'corporate greed' after UnitedHealthcare CEO shooting

"Violence to combat any sort of corporate greed is unacceptable,"

Washington Examiner - Health - 9 days ago

Bowel-cancer rates rising among younger people

Poor diet, obesity, alcohol and smoking may be among the risk factors involved, researchers say.

BBC News - Health - 9 days ago

November inflation increase won't derail Fed interest rate cuts

Inflation in November rose modestly, with housing costs continuing to be a major factor in price increases. However, the Fed is expected to proceed with an interest rate cut next week.

Fox News - Business - 10 days ago

US Inflation Rate Increases To 2.7% in November

There are concerns that future interest rate cuts are in jeopardy.

International Business Times - US News - 10 days ago

Record amount of decorated Christmas trees

With the current record 555 decorated Christmas trees indoors, Mr Jeromin plans to beat the record again this year.

Sky News - Weird - 11 days ago

Tariffs a key concern for Asian markets: Investment strategist

Abhilash Narayan, Investment Strategist at HSBC Global Private Banking & Wealth, unpacks the concerns facing Asian markets and reveals where investors may find opportunities amid the uncertainties.

Channel NewsAsia - Business - 12 days ago

The Fed is on course to cut rates in December. What happens next is anyone's guess

Friday's jobs report virtually cements that the Federal Reserve will approve an interest rate cut when it meets later this month.

CNBC - Business - 12 days ago

Shekel rally could push Bank of Israel toward early 2025 rate cut

Dollar falls 0.5% against shekel, reaching 9-month low, while euro weakens similarly; analysts say the rally could prompt central bank rate cut by Q1 2024

YNET News - Business - 12 days ago

Pinheiro Braathen performs snow samba to celebrate Brazil's first podium in a World Cup ski race

It’s not just soccer anymore. Brazil is finding World Cup success in skiing now too. Lucas Pinheiro Braathen became the first Brazilian skier to finish on a World Cup podium when he placed second in a giant slalom in Beaver Creek, Colorado, on Sunday.

AP News - Weird - 12 days ago

As data centers proliferate, conflict with local communities follows

Residents worry about economic, social and environmental health of their communities

Voice of America - Technology - 13 days ago

Why Amnesty concluded Israel's actions in Gaza are calculated and deliberate genocide

USA, Germany and many other states actively transfer arms to Israel. They are violating their obligation to prevent genocide and are at risk of becoming complicit in the destruction of Palestine and its people

Irish Times - Opinion - 15 days ago

The U.S. added 227,000 jobs in November, setting in motion potential Fed rate cuts in December

The job market remains stable but isn’t growing substantially. This may lead to more interest rate cuts when the Fed meets in December.

Fox News - Business - 15 days ago

Unemployment rate jumps more than a percentage point for Black women in November

The unemployment rate jumped significantly for Black women in November.

CNBC - Business - 15 days ago

Payrolls increased 227,000 in November, more than expected; unemployment rate at 4.2%

Nonfarm payrolls were expected to increase 214,000 in November, according to the Dow Jones consensus forecast.

CNBC - Business - 15 days ago

How to sleep, breathe and drink water better, according to an expert -- Michael Breus, a clinical psychologist and author of "Sleep Drink Breathe: Simple Daily Habits for Profound Long-Term Health," shares tips on how to better hydrate and more.

Michael Breus, a clinical psychologist and author of "Sleep Drink Breathe: Simple Daily Habits for Profound Long-Term Health," shares tips on how to better hydrate and more.

CBS News - Health - 17 days ago

Microsoft reiterates "non-negotiable" TPM 2.0 requirement for Windows 11

Microsoft won’t lower Windows 11’s requirements to save older Windows 10 PCs.

Ars Technica - Technology - 17 days ago

Bank of England's Bailey signals four interest rate cuts in 2025 if inflation cools

The Bank of England governor spoke to the Financial Times about the central bank's projections.

CNBC - Business - 17 days ago

Fed Governor Waller says he is 'leaning toward' a December interest rate cut

Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller cited recent data indicating that progress on inflation may be "stalling."

CNBC - Business - 18 days ago

Elton John's vision has deteriorated since eye infection

Elton John says his eyesight has deteriorated after contracting a severe eye infection over the summer. He says it has affected his ability to record new music.

Los Angeles Times - Health - 19 days ago

What Corporate Baddies and Tradwives Actually Have in Common -- Rachel E. Greenspan

It’s a natural evolution from Girl to either office siren or tradwife.

Slate - Business - 19 days ago

Lightspeed Commerce cutting 200 jobs as it continues a strategic review

Lightspeed positioned the layoffs as part of ‘a strategic reorganization’ meant to set it up for further growth and unlock savings

The Globe and Mail - Technology - 19 days ago

Sagittarius: Try adopting a grateful attitude this week

Free weekly forecast in life, love and career from renowned astrologer, Hedy Damari.

Sydney Morning Herald - Weird - 21 days ago

UN urges action over alarming rate of HIV cases among girls in 2023

The United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund sounded the alarm on Friday as it released a report in which it discovered an alarming rate of new human immunodeficiency virus ...

International The News - Health - 21 days ago

'Loopholes' in EU's €100bn corporate tax avoidance fight, auditors say

Brussels recently scored a win when judges ruled Apple should reimburse €13bn in underpaid taxes – but a high-profile tax havens blacklist is undermined by weak sanctions, and warnings of cross-border schemes often go unheeded, auditors said.

Euronews - Business - 22 days ago

OpenAI's powerful video tool leaked by frustrated artists

A group of artists who had been testing OpenAI’s powerful video tool have made it available online.

Independent UK - Technology - 24 days ago

Orcas have adapted special strategy to hunt world's largest fish

Orcas temporarily stun and flip over whale sharks to access their lipid-rich liver

Independent UK - Science - 25 days ago

Cases against Donald Trump are dropped, but he is not exonerated

In the United States, two of the most serious criminal cases against Donald Trump have been dropped. The prosecutor says the decision was not taken on merit ... but rather because Mr Trump is due to return to the White House next year. While there is a slim chance the cases could be picked up again…

SBS - Politics - 25 days ago

Nvidia shows new AI model that can modify voices, generate novel sounds

Nvidia said it does not have immediate plans to publicly release the technology, which it calls Fugatto

The Globe and Mail - Technology - 26 days ago

The four universities beating the Russell Group on pay growth and application rates

A handful of outsiders may soon be giving the higher education elite a run for their tuition fees

Telegraph UK - Business - 26 days ago

A Gulf trade deal would unlock what Britain so desperately needs

Starmer must ensure his trip to the Middle East opens the door to a new era of commerce

Telegraph UK - Business - 27 days ago

AI detects woman's breast cancer after routine screening missed it: 'Deeply grateful'

A U.K. woman had her breast cancer detected through AI after a routine mammogram came back as normal. Experts Drs. Nicole Saphier and Harvey Castro discuss the power of AI in cancer care.

Fox News - Health - 29 days ago

Fairuz: Fans celebrate 90th birthday of Lebanon's iconic voice of unity amid war

Social media users marked the legendary Arab diva's birthday to reflect on her impact and status as a symbol of unity and cultural pride amid Israel's assaults on Gaza and Lebanon

Middle East Eye - Top Stories - 29 days ago

Cyber Directorate warns of increased Iranian cyberattacks against Israel

Institute says Tehran-based hacker groups hone their skills and aim at extracting information from Israelis with more sophisticated attacks

YNET News - Technology - 29 days ago

Will October's inflation increase slow the pace of interest rate cuts?

The Federal Reserve may reconsider the pace of interest rate cuts if inflation continues to rise.

Fox News - Business - 1 month ago

Caligan takes a stake in Verona Pharma, sees opportunity to generate more value

Verona Pharma has seen its share price skyrocket in anticipation of the commercial launch of its COPD treatment.

CNBC - Opinion - 1 month ago

Talking about death with the love of your life is devastating – but here's why I'm so grateful I did

Crucial donations of blood meant our sons will now remember their dad – and I could prepare for his death

Telegraph UK - Health - 1 month ago

China Plus One strategy mutates as companies brace for harsher US tariffs

As trade tensions continue to simmer between Beijing and Washington, companies are relocating out of China to other countries across Southeast Asia to avoid US tariffs. But there are concerns that levies may be imposed by Washington against firms that make the shift. CNA correspondents Deborah Wong and Amir Yusof discu

Channel NewsAsia - Business - 1 month ago

From school buses to fast-charging stations, the Dominican Republic accelerates shift to electric vehicles

While the Dominican Republic's electric vehicle market is growing, it still faces challenges, including the need for optimised incentives for EV purchases and improved charging infrastructure in rural areas.

Global Voices - Business - 1 month ago

Foreign hacktivists pretend to be Home Front Command to infiltrate Israeli phones

A pro-Palestinian hacktivist group, originating from Iran, has been able to send SMS messages en masse to thousands of Israelis, often pretending to be messages from Home Front Command; Experts say installing anything or clicking on the wrong link from these messages could insert spyware onto someone's phone, making the person easier to track

YNET News - Technology - 1 month ago

How religious leaders exploit desperate people with disabilities in Nigeria

“Before I knew it, two men arrived and dragged me to the podium to testify that my sight had returned. They forced me to say something that wasn’t true.”

Global Voices - Health - 3 months ago

Ultra Processed | Food Tech & the American Diet -- Americans are among the world's biggest consumers of ultra-processed foods, which comprise more than half of an average adult's diet and two-thirds of a child's. As technology continues to accelerate innovations in additives, chemicals and food products, U.S. regulators are struggling to keep up. CBS Reports examines why ultra-processed foods have become so pervasive in the American diet, and what filling the gaps in federal regulation can do to ensure Americans are fed and healthy.

Americans are among the world's biggest consumers of ultra-processed foods, which comprise more than half of an average adult’s diet and two-thirds of a child’s. As technology continues to accelerate innovations in additives, chemicals and food products, U.S. regulators are struggling to keep up. CBS Reports examines why ultra-processed foods have become so pervasive in the American diet, and what filling the gaps in federal regulation can do to ensure Americans are fed and healthy.

CBS News - Top Stories - 3 months ago

Waymo Car Horns Frustrate San Fransisco Residents

"Almost every night when the honking starts, I get woken up," Sophia Tung tells Inside Edition.

Inside Edition - Weird - 4 months ago

After Nike Leaders Promised Climate Action, Their Corporate Jets Kept Flying — and Polluting

Nike has staked a claim as a corporate leader on sustainability. Yet company disclosures show that its jets emitted almost 20% more carbon dioxide last year than in 2015. It’s one small factor in Nike’s failure to slash emissions as promised.

ProPublica - Environment - 4 months ago

How a Washington Tax Break for Data Centers Snowballed Into One of the State's Biggest Corporate Giveaways

Companies have saved $474 million since 2018, with most of the windfall going to Washington-based tech giant Microsoft. Lawmakers repeatedly expanded who qualifies, and they lowered the number of jobs expected in return.

ProPublica - Technology - 4 months ago

Interest Rate Rise 'Cannot be Justified': Deloitte

The Reserve Bank of Australia is due to hold a monetary policy meeting on August 6.

Epoch Times - Business - 4 months 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 - 9 months ago

Over Three Decades, Tech Obliterated Media

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

New York Magazine - Technology - 10 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 - 1 year ago