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NFL sets record with most watched week 1, averaging 21 million viewers
The NFL had an opening week that surpassed last year’s, with a large increase of viewership across the board. Around 21 million viewers watched the games, a 12% increase from 2023. Nielsen says 123 million people tuned in to at least part of a game, the highest total since 2019. NBC’s game featuring the Chiefs… -
Fed expected to slash rates by 25 bps in September. What’s next?
After the Wednesday, Sept. 11, inflation report came in on target, markets are even more confident the Federal Reserve will cut its rate by 25 basis points following its policy meeting next week. In August, Fed Chair Jerome Powell said it was time for policy to adjust after an “unmistakable” weakening in the labor market.… -
Core inflation is still above 3%: Is it time for the Fed to move its target?
Inflation cooled for the fifth straight month in August at 2.5%, inching closer to the Federal Reserve’s target of 2%. But core prices, which strip out food and energy, stayed stagnant at 3.2%. Is it time for the central bank to adjust its core inflation target of 2%? The Federal Reserve has a dual mandate… -
Apple and Google lose billions in back taxes, EU fines across the pond
The European Commission scored two big wins against major U.S. tech companies on Tuesday, Sept. 10. Both Apple and Google will have to pay billions of euros after nearly a decade of fighting in EU courts. Apple lost its final appeal to avoid paying $14.34 billion in back taxes to Ireland. The European Court of… -
Nearly 2/3 of Americans say they won’t buy new iPhone because of inflation
Apple revealed its new iPhone on Monday, Sept. 9, fit with artificial intelligence and cameras that just keep getting better. The iPhone 16 even has a camera control button on the edge. Sales start this month, but how many Americans will be racing to get the latest gadget? Sixty-three percent of Americans said they would… -
Manhunt for Kentucky interstate shooter enters fourth day
Authorities in Kentucky have entered the fourth day of a manhunt, searching for a man they believe shot multiple people on Interstate 75. Five people were wounded and 12 vehicles were hit in the attack, which has left the rural community of London, Kentucky, as well as others, on edge. Multiple counties remain on high… -
What is a sovereign wealth fund? Both Trump and Biden want one.
Both President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump are piqued by the idea of a sovereign wealth fund for the United States. It’s a strategy largely employed by oil-rich nations and may seem more out of place for a country with more than $35 trillion in national debt, a trade deficit and Social Security… -
BBC committed 1,500+ bias breaches in Israel-Hamas coverage: Report
A new report accuses the BBC of displaying heavy bias against Israel in its coverage of the Israel-Hamas conflict. The report was put together by a team of 20 lawyers and 20 data scientists. It comes after a four-month analysis of the BBC’s output across television, radio and other platforms. In it, the group claims… -
Is Google just better? Company defends advertising tech after losing search case
Court is back in session and Google is back on the defense. A month after a federal judge ruled Google is a monopoly because of its search engine, the Big Tech firm is defending its advertising practices. The cases could multiply calls to break up Google. In a new antitrust trial starting Monday, Sept. 9, the Department… -
Video reportedly shows Russians killing surrendering Ukrainian troops
Ukraine announced on Friday, Sept. 6, that it is launching an investigation into Russian forces allegedly killing three surrendering Ukrainian soldiers in southeast Ukraine last month. Video exclusively obtained by CNN, shows Ukrainian soldiers appearing to surrender to advancing Russian forces, getting down on their knees and placing their hands on their heads. Moments later,… -
US and allies warn of increased Russian activities near undersea cables
Undersea cables, crucial to global communications, have recently become focal points of geopolitical tensions between Russia and the U.S. These cables, which sprawl across ocean floors, are vital for international data and power transfer, facilitating approximately $10 trillion in daily transactions. U.S. officials, according to CNN, have observed a noticeable increase in Russian military activities… -
Teen e-cig use drops to lowest in decade amid crackdown on popular brands
New data shows teen use of e-cigarettes is at its lowest level in a decade. The 2024 National Youth Tobacco Survey found over 1.6 million middle and high school students are still using e-cigarettes, with 500,000 fewer teens reporting they vape compared to last year. It’s a notable decrease, and health officials are pointing to… -
August jobs report misses with 142,000 jobs added, unemployment at 4.2%
The U.S. economy added fewer jobs than anticipated in August, but the unemployment rate did come off July’s surprise 4.3%. According to the latest data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), the U.S. added 142,000 jobs in August when economists expected around 165,000. The month’s unemployment rate of 4.2% came in as expected. In…
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