The Federal Reserve is widely expected to bring about a long-awaited interest rate cut during its next meeting. But just how big will that potential rate cut be? The central bank held interest rates steady in July — a move that was expected and kept rates at the 5.25% to 5.5% range. But Fed Chair … Read more
Home Features Islamic Finance FAQ: A Global Finance Series Islamic finance is a fast-growing $3.9 trillion industry, yet many finance professionals do not know halal from haram. Global Finance answers the most frequently asked questions about Islamic finance in this five-part series. Top 5 FAQs: 1. What Is Islamic Finance? 2. How Does Islamic Finance … Read more
London – Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour is scheduled to return to London on Thursday in the star’s first performances since authorities said they thwarted an attack on her shows in Vienna. Tens of thousands of concertgoers are expected to attend at Wembley Stadium. London’s Metropolitan Police told CBS News on Tuesday that so far there … Read more
The United States managed to arrest Mexico’s most-wanted drug lord, but Mexican prosecutors – and the president — now say they are considering bringing treason charges against those who handed him over. It’s part of the long, strange saga of Sinaloa cartel leader Ismael “El Mayo” Zambada, who unexpectedly appeared on a flight that landed … Read more
You are preparing for an interview with a candidate, and on their resume, you notice that they used to go to the same college as you. You get excited and think, “I went to that college, and I’m good at what I do, so they’ll be good too.” Now take a moment to think about … Read more
This is an excerpt from Dollar Scholar, the Money newsletter where news editor Julia Glum teaches you the modern money lessons you NEED to know. Don’t miss the next issue! Sign up at money.com/subscribe and join our community of 160,000+ Scholars. As someone who watches a lot of TV, I love a good plot twist. … Read more
Archeologists discover tombs of rich ancient Egyptians dating back 2,500 years Archeologists discover tombs of rich ancient Egyptians dating back 2,500 years 00:32 A trove of artifacts from Egypt’s last dynasty has been discovered in 63 tombs in the Nile Delta area and experts are working to restore and classify the finds, an official with … Read more
A teenager wearing a helmet and bulletproof vest stabbed five people near a mosque in northwest Turkey before being detained by police, officials and media reports said Tuesday. The 18-year-old, identified as Arda K., broadcast Monday’s knife attack on social media through a camera attached to his vest. The victims were relaxing after prayers at … Read more
The Oakland Community School is regarded as one of the nation’s first community schools – a model in which public schools partner with community organizations to provide comprehensive support services alongside traditional academic instruction. Many of Oakland Community School’s practices formed the blueprint for community schools today. 2. They established one of the most successful … Read more
Excavators in Pompeii recently unearthed the remains of two more victims of the ancient volcanic eruption that encased the lost Roman city in ash and debris. Archaeologists said their skeletons were discovered inside what was likely the bedroom of their home, where they’d become trapped as the rest of the structure filled with debris. The … Read more