Fed’s Waller ‘leaning toward’ a rate cut, but worries about inflation

Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller speaks during The Clearing House Annual Conference in New York City on Nov. 12, 2024. Brendan Mcdermid | Reuters Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller said Monday he is anticipating an interest rate cut in December but is concerned about recent trends on inflation that could change his mind. “Based on … Read more

Chinese chip firms say they can withstand new US export curbs

By Eduardo Baptista and Heekyong Yang BEIJING/SEOUL (Reuters) – Chinese chip companies targeted by Washington with fresh export controls have vowed to speed up supply chain localisation and said they would be able to continue production thanks to recent efforts to build equipment stockpiles. The latest curbs, the third U.S. crackdown on the Chinese sector … Read more

Today’s NYT Connections: Sports Edition Hints, Answers for Tues. Dec. 3, #71

Looking for the most recent regular Connections answers? Click here for today’s Connections hints, as well as our daily answers and hints for The New York Times Mini Crossword, Wordle and Strands puzzles. Have you been enjoying the New York Times Connections puzzle? Now there’s a new version of the game focusing on sports-related words. It’s … Read more

Man City predicted lineup vs Nottingham Forest

Pep Guardiola will get another crack at solving his current Manchester City conundrum when his side host Nottingham Forest in the Premier League on Wednesday. The winless streak hit seven games on Sunday afternoon as the reigning English champions were comfortably seen off by Liverpool, whose fans provoked a response from the enigmatic Calatan with … Read more

NATO chief to Trump: Unfavorable Ukraine peace deal would be ‘dire threat’ to U.S.

Dec. 03, 2024 3:30 AM ETPPA, GD, LMT, NOC, ITA, XAR, DFEN, LHX, RTX, NATOBy: Jessica Kuruthukulangara, SA News Editor Maja Hitij/Getty Images News NATO’s secretary general Mark Rutte has warned U.S. president-elect Donald Trump of a “dire security threat” from Russia, North Korea, China and Iran if Ukraine is forced to sign a peace … Read more

Japan Sought to Develop Weaponized Anthrax During WWII, New Research Confirms

The atrocious experiments Nazi doctors performed on prisoners during World War II are well documented. Less well known, however, is the fact that Japanese doctors also conducted horrifying medical tests on captives in occupied China. The extent of these tests is largely shrouded in mystery, but new evidence provides important support for historical accounts of … Read more