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An interest rate cut is coming. Here’s what to do with your money beforehand.
The Federal Reserve is gearing up to cut interest rates as soon as next month, which could bring relief to people with mortgages, credit cards and car loans. But it could be a bumpy ride until then. A weaker-than-expected jobs report Friday triggered a sell-off on Wall Street this week from which markets are struggling
At least 100 killed by Israeli strike on a school where thousands were sheltering, officials say
An airstrike by the Israel Defense Forces on a school-turned-shelter killed at least 100 people and injured dozens more Saturday morning, according to Gaza's civil defense, in what would be one of the deadliest attacks in the 10-month war as mediators discussed ongoing efforts to de-escalate soaring tensions in the region. The strikes hit the
Harris shutting down ‘lock him up’ chants shields Trump’s federal Jan. 6 case from even more delays
WASHINGTON — Vice President Kamala Harris’ efforts to shut down “lock him up” chants targeting Donald Trump at Harris-Walz rallies this week may be an effort to avoid engaging in the type of rhetoric seen at Trump rallies in 2016. But there’s also a very practical reason for Harris to avoid showing any support for
U.S. decries reported sexual abuse of Palestinian prisoners after graphic video aired on Israeli TV
Allegations of the sexual abuse of Palestinian prisoners by members of the Israeli military are “horrific,” the United States has said, after a graphic video broadcast on Israeli news added fuel to mounting criticism of the U.S. ally’s conduct in the war in Gaza. Earlier this week, State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller responded to a
Northern Lights Forecast: Where Aurora Borealis Can Be Seen Tonight
Forbes Business Breaking Northern Lights Forecast: Where Aurora Borealis Can Be Seen Tonight Antonio Pequeño IV Forbes Staff Pequeño is a breaking news reporter who covers tech and more. Following Aug 10, 2024, 02:40pm EDT Share to Facebook Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin Topline A select group of U.S. states have a shot at
Trump Campaign Hacked, It Says—And Blames Iran
Forbes Business Breaking Trump Campaign Hacked, It Says—And Blames Iran Antonio Pequeño IV Forbes Staff Pequeño is a breaking news reporter who covers tech and more. Following Aug 10, 2024, 04:37pm EDT Updated Aug 10, 2024, 04:46pm EDT Share to Facebook Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin Topline Former President Donald Trump’s campaign said Saturday
H.E.R. Confirmed—Billie Eilish, Snoop Dogg Rumored—For Olympics Closing Ceremony. Here’s What To Know.
Forbes Business Breaking H.E.R. Confirmed—Billie Eilish, Snoop Dogg Rumored—For Olympics Closing Ceremony. Here’s What To Know. Mary Whitfill Roeloffs Forbes Staff Mary Roeloffs is a Forbes breaking news reporter covering pop culture. Following Aug 9, 2024, 01:46pm EDT Share to Facebook Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin Topline This weekend’s Olympics closing ceremony is expected
Marriott sues franchisee for turning Queens hotel into migrant shelter
Marriott International has filed a $2.6 million federal lawsuit against a hotel in Queens for becoming a migrant shelter in violation of its franchise agreement. The hotel chain claims the owners of the Pride Hotel in Jamaica had a 2015 deal with Marriott to operate a dual-branded Aloft and Element hotel at 149-03 Archer Avenue
WWII Air Force prisoner of war’s remains identified after 81 years
The remains of a US Army airman were identified 81 years after he died in a Japanese prisoner-of-war camp, officials announced Friday. Staff Sgt. Alvin R. Scarborough, of Dossville, Mississippi, was just 22 years old when he served as a member of the 454th Ordnance Company in the Philippine Islands following the Japanese invasion of
Iconic 151-year-old banyan tree signals hope one year after devastating Maui wildfires
Hope is blooming on fire-ravaged Maui. An iconic 151-year-old banyan tree on the island is healing one year after it was scorched by wildfires that ripped through the Hawaiian island last year. Several branches of the sprawling tree — which predates Hawaii becoming a US territory — bear signs of life that seemed impossible after