Fed call ahead: Central bank eyes third rate cut amid sharp divisions; why follow-up easing looks uncertain

The US Federal Reserve is widely expected to lower borrowing costs this week, but deep divisions within the policy-making panel suggest further rate cuts will be harder to secure, analysts say.Policymakers are set to meet on December 9–10 amid a complicated economic backdrop, with inflation still running above the Fed’s 2% target even as hiring…

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Using mouthwash might increase blood pressure over time; here’s how

Have you ever considered that your routine mouthwash could be affecting your heart health? Recent studies reveal that consistent use of antiseptic mouthwash may interfere with natural blood pressure control by lowering nitric oxide levels. This finding shows a notable correlation with increased hypertension risk for habitual users, prompting a reassessment of our dental hygiene…

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Hardik Pandya powers India to 101-run rout, South Africa bowled out for lowest T20I score ever | Cricket News

Cuttack: India’s Hardik Pandya celebrates with Jitesh Sharma (PTI Photo/Shailendra Bhojak) India opened their T20 World Cup 2026 preparations with a resounding 101-run victory in the first T20I against South Africa at the Barabati Stadium, powered by Hardik Pandya’s strong all-round display and a disciplined bowling performance. The win puts India 1-0 ahead in the…

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US jobs pulse: Openings stay near 7.7 million in October; layoffs hit highest level since early 2023

US job openings showed little movement in October, signalling a cooling labour market at a time when the Federal Reserve is weighing another interest-rate cut amid mixed economic cues.Employers posted 7.67 million vacancies in October, almost unchanged from 7.66 million in September, according to the Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey (JOLTS) released by the…

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Quote of the day by Marilyn Monroe: “I believe that everything happens for a reason. People change so that you…”

Image Credit: Baron/ Hulton Archive/ Getty Images Marilyn Monroe remains one of the most iconic figures in film history, a woman whose life blended glamour, vulnerability, and enduring charisma. Born Norma Jeane Mortenson in 1926, she rose from a difficult childhood marked by instability and foster homes to become Hollywood’s brightest star. With her trademark…

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