Wednesday on the News Hour, the Federal Reserve cuts interest rates for the first time in four years in a major shift in its fight against inflation. Lebanon is rocked by more exploding devices, this time involving walkie talkies and solar equipment. Plus, a report from Papua New Guinea where experimental deep-sea mining is raising environmental concerns.
WATCH TODAY’S SEGMENTS:
What the Fed’s interest rate cut means for inflation
Lebanon rocked by 2nd wave of exploding devices
News Wrap: Government sues bridge collapse ship owner
Campaigns face calls for civility in contentious election
Congress scrambles to avert government shutdown
Report links Georgia’s abortion ban to preventable deaths
Deep-sea mining raises concerns over impact on environment
Lindsey Hilsum shares poetry inspired by the front lines
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00:00 – Introduction
02:28 – Rate Cut
08:20 – Targeting Hezbollah
15:58 – News Wrap
22:29 – Vote 2024
26:02 – Funding Battle
30:44 – After Roe
37:48 – Deep Sea Mining
48:15 – War & Verse
