Google parent Alphabet’s global affairs president Kent Walker and Microsoft President Brad Smith greet U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) before a Senate Intelligence Committee hearing on election threats, on Capitol Hill in Washington, U.S., September 18, 2024. REUTERS/Anna Rose Layden By Katie Paul U.S. Lawmakers Grill Tech Executives on Election Disinformation Preparedness NEW YORK (Reuters) […]
A Bat in Flight and a Baserunning Blunder Derail Mariners’ Playoff Hopes.Cau
Seattle Mariners’ Julio Rodríguez is picked off at third base by New York Yankees third baseman Jazz Chisholm Jr. after Mariners’ Randy Arozarena lost his bat on a swing during the 10th inning of a baseball game Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2024, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson) Mariners’ Playoff Hopes Dimmed by Strange Loss Against Yankees […]
Analysis: Following Major Fed Rate Cut, Markets Pin Hopes on a U.S. Soft Landing.Cau
FILE PHOTO: Traders work on the trading floor at The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) following the Federal Reserve rate announcement, in New York City, U.S., September 18, 2024. REUTERS/Andrew Kelly/File photo By Lewis Krauskopf and Davide Barbuscia NEW YORK (Reuters) – The recent Federal Reserve meeting has put a spotlight on a critical question […]
Fed Implements Bold Half-Point Rate Cut in Aggressive Move.Cau
Federal Reserve Makes Bold Move with 50 Basis Point Rate Cut The Federal Reserve took significant action on Wednesday, reducing its key interest rate by 50 basis points, marking a notable shift from its previously restrictive monetary policy aimed at combating inflation. Key Highlights: The Fed’s decision to lower rates aims to ease borrowing costs […]
Soaring Costs, Dismal Outcomes: U.S. Health Care Lags Behind Global Counterparts.Cau
Key Points: The U.S. ranks lowest in health equity, with many low-income individuals unable to afford care and reporting unfair treatment. Americans have the shortest life expectancy and the highest rates of avoidable deaths among wealthy nations. U.S. patients are more likely to lack a regular doctor or a consistent place for care. The best-performing […]