Investors Are Bullish as a Pivotal Fed Decision Looms
The S&P 500 is in record territory, and investors are pricing in a quarter-point cut to interest rates on Wednesday. Source link
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A Vineyard Baseball Field Where Immigration Fears Fade Away
As ICE raids stoke anxiety in California, Latino men find solace at a baseball field built in the middle of a Sonoma County vineyard. Source link
What to Watch at the Federal Reserve’s September Meeting
The U.S. central bank is widely expected to cut interest rates for the first time this year, despite the economy sending mixed signals. Source link
Jerry of Ben & Jerry’s Resigns, Saying Company Has Been ‘Silenced’
Jerry Greenfield said that the ice cream company, known for its activism, had been muzzled by Unilever, its parent company. Source link
Robert Redford Didn’t Love Hollywood, Yet Hollywood Loved Him
Mr. Redford’s outspoken opinions and his championing of young filmmakers overshadowed his many criticisms of the industry. Source link
Fired by Trump, a Former Labor Official Warns Against Politicizing Economic Data
Erika McEntarfer, in her first appearance since she was ousted from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, cautioned that “economic data must be free from partisan influence.” Source link
Has Britain Gone Too Far With Its Digital Controls?
British authorities have ramped up the use of facial recognition, artificial intelligence and internet regulation to address crime and other issues, stoking concerns of surveillance overreach. Source link
Fired by Trump, a Former Labor Official Warns Against Politicizing Economic Data
Erika McEntarfer, in her first appearance since she was ousted from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, cautioned that “economic data must be free from partisan influence.” Source link
Could TikTok Help Bring Trump and Xi Together?
President Trump is set to speak with the Chinese leader on Friday to discuss the app’s future, signaling a potential thaw between the two men. Source link
Surgeon General Nominee Pledges to Divest From Wellness Interests
In financial filings, Casey Means stated that she would liquidate holdings in companies that sell personal devices, supplements, tobacco and tech. Source link