Annual inflation rose to 3.2 percent in February, hotter than expected
Consumer prices rose at a faster monthly and annual rate in February, according to inflation statistics released by the Labor Department on Tuesday. The Consumer Price Index (CPI), which is closely watched as an indicator of inflation, rose at an annual rate of 3.2% in February and 0.4% last month. Consensus estimates show annual inflation […]
Apple will allow third-party app downloads for EU iPhone users in latest concession to antitrust cops
Apple will allow iPhone users based in Europe to download apps directly from third-party websites. This is the latest attempt by tech giants to appease regulators after the European Union’s comprehensive competition law came into force earlier this month. The Cupertino, California-based company said “certified developers” will be able to offer direct downloads starting this […]
Consumer Prices Rising Faster Than Expected
U.S. households suffered a second straight month of sharp rises in prices in February, undermining the Biden administration’s claims that policy is keeping inflation in check and dampening hopes for Fed rate cuts in coming months. The consumer price index rose 0.4% in February, exceeding the rate of increase in January and marking the fourth […]
Transcripts Confirm January 6 Committee Lied About Trump Attacking Secret Service
A newly released transcript of secret testimony before the committee on Jan. 6 shows that one witness said then-President Donald Trump never fought with Secret Service agents and actually called the military to protect the Capitol. This shows that he testified that he requested it. Transcript of a private interview between Deputy Chief of Staff […]
Victor Wembanyama’s brother, Oscar, looks poised for NBA future
Please fasten your seat belt. It seems that there is another Wenbanyama on the way. Oscar Wembaneyama, the 16-year-old younger brother of Spurs star rookie Victor Wembaneyama, has been in the news lately for his prowess on the basketball court. Oscar is 6 feet 8 inches tall, which is a few inches shorter than Wenbanyama […]
Another yarn spun during Jan. 6 committee hearings unravels — this time Cassidy Hutchinson’s testimony
Congressional investigators announced report This week exposed the politicization of the January 6 Select Committee, its tactical shortsightedness, and its “obvious intention to conceal material facts in the course of its legal prosecution.”[ing]”Former President Donald Trump. A report released Monday by House Oversight Subcommittee Chairman Barry Loudermilk (R-Ga.) shows the committee deleted the records on […]
Falcons surge after Kirk Cousins contract
Commercial Content 21+. The Atlanta Falcons have always had plans to add to their impressive quarterback roster by adding Kirk Cousins to a four-year, $180 million deal. Everything is looking rosy in Atlanta, with positive feedback coming from fans as well as sportsbooks, with the Falcons going from 50-1 to open the 2025 Super Bowl […]
Former US Ambassador to Israel explains how Biden doomed
Former U.S. Ambassador to Israel David M. Friedman sees some obvious problems with President Joe Biden’s response to the war between Israel and Hamas. “Israel is a great friend of ours,” he tells Dave Rubin. “We trust them, we are good friends, and we think their morals and values are the right ones. What we […]
Not even 2% of NYC migrants want tickets out of town
Illegal immigrants in New York want to stay here. In the latest grim news from the front lines of the crisis, the vast majority of immigrants admitted to the city’s overtaxed shelter system simply continue to remain there after the first 30 days, leaving them as adults. Less than 2% of immigrants said yes. Taxpayer-funded […]
February inflation breakdown: Where are prices still rising the fastest?
The “Morning with Maria” panel discusses the U.S. economy and markets after January’s CPI of 3.1% year-over-year. Inflation rose faster than expected in February as rising rent and gas prices continued to push up prices for millions of American households. The Ministry of Labor announced on Tuesday that the consumer price index, which comprehensively measures […]