Fed set to hold rates steady despite US economy's bullish tone
By Howard Schneider WASHINGTON Throughout its two-year battle with inflation, the Federal Reserve has tried to squeeze consumers
2023-11-01 23:25
UK summit tackles the risks from cutting-edge AI. Kamala Harris says more must be done right now
Delegates from 28 nations, including the U.S. and China, have agreed to work together to contain the potential “catastrophic” risks posed by galloping advances in artificial intelligence
2023-11-01 23:22
Prosecutor cites 'pyramid of deceit' in urging jury to convict FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried
In a closing argument, a prosecutor told a New York jury to follow overwhelming evidence and the “pyramid of deceit” that FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried constructed to conclude he's guilty of fraud charges
2023-11-01 23:21
The Surprising History of the Hanukkah Dreidel
It’s often said the dreidel was a way Jewish people communicated their faith during ancient times of oppression. But the Hanukkah game is actually a lot more recent.
2023-11-01 23:21
Mormon church sued again over how it uses tithing contributions from members
A federal lawsuit alleges the investment arm of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints misused hundreds of thousands of dollars donated by three men by investing the money instead of using it for charitable purposes as they claim was promised
2023-11-01 23:18
What is COP28 in Dubai and why is it important?
The climate change summit follows a year of weather extremes and broken temperature records.
2023-11-01 22:53
General Hospital's Tyler Christopher dies age 50
The American performer is being remembered for his acting work and his mental health advocacy.
2023-11-01 22:27
Egypt opens Gaza border crossing to evacuate injured and foreigners
Dozens of people are allowed to enter Egypt for the first time since the war with Israel began.
2023-11-01 22:27
In Lebanon, a Christian village hopes for the best and plans for the worst
By Riham Alkousaa and Abdelaziz Boumzar RMEICH, Lebanon At Lebanon's border with Israel, residents of a Christian village
2023-11-01 22:26
U.S. job openings rise slightly to 9.6 million, sign of continued strength in the job market
Employers posted 9.6 million job openings in September, up from 9.5 million in August and a sign that the U.S. job market remains strong in the face of higher interest rates
2023-11-01 22:19
Stock market today: Wall Street drifts as it counts down to a decision by the Federal Reserve
Stocks are drifting as Wall Street waits to hear what will come out of the Federal Reserve’s latest announcement on interest rates
2023-11-01 22:17
New oil leak reported after a ferry that repeatedly ran aground off the Swedish coast is pulled free
A ferry that had ran aground last month off southeastern Sweden and started leaking oil into the Baltic Sea has been pulled free and anchored nearby
2023-11-01 21:57