US Federal Reserve holds interest rates steady as inflation ticks up | US economy
As inflation continues to plague the U.S. economy, the Federal Reserve announced Wednesday that it would keep interest rates unchanged at 5.25% to 5.5%, the highest level in 20 years. Some expected the Fed to cut interest rates soon, at the highest level since 2007, but inflation remains stubbornly above 3% a year. The Fed’s […]
How Israel can secure Rafah without devastating the civilian population
The Biden administration wants Israel to agree to multiple weeks of ceasefire with Hamas. It hopes that this will buy time to build political pressure on Israel to bring to an end its offensive against the terrorist group. Biden wants the war done because of three factors: Palestinian civilian casualties, associated diplomatic pressure on the […]
Has LeBron Played His Last Game As A Laker? The ‘King’ Gives Cryptic Answer…
Personally, I don’t see LeBron in Los Angeles next year… Under normal circumstances, LeBron James has zero problems telling us how he feels. However, Monday night was a little different after reporters asked him if he was going to be a Los Angeles Laker next season. This came after the Lakers took a 108-106 loss […]
Fed Keeps Rates Steady As Interest Cut Dreams Slip Away
The Federal Reserve announced on Wednesday that it would not change its benchmark federal funds rate as inflation continues to remain elevated. The Fed’s decision not to change rates keeps the target range between 5.25% and 5.50%, the highest level since 2001, marking the sixth meeting in a row where the Fed chose not to […]
Christian Slater About To Become Dad Again At Age 54
Famous actor Christian Slater and his wife, Brittany, revealed they are expecting another child together. Slater and his wife walked the red carpet for the Los Angeles premiere of the star’s new movie, “Unfrosted,” on Tuesday. Brittany proudly showed off her baby bump in a flowy, off-the-shoulder floral dress, and posed facing one side, giving the […]
Binance: After CZ's arrest, these execs prompt global 'manhunt' – AMBCrypto News
Nigerian authorities are pursuing Binance executives for devaluing the currency. Contrasting legal outcomes raised questions about the fairness of treatment. just like binance [BNB] After news broke that the company’s founder was sentenced to four months in prison on money laundering charges, Nigeria has stepped up its pursuit of two African-born Binance executives. In February […]
Tiger Woods reveals why he wears red, launches Sun Day Red on Today Show
Tiger Woods’ apparel brand “Sunday Red” is finally here. The brand officially launched on Wednesday. Woods promoted the line Tuesday night on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon, then joined Carson Daly on the Today Show Wednesday morning. Daly and Woods talked about a variety of topics, from Scottie Scheffler’s wild swing to his relationship […]
KJP Short-Circuits When Doocy Questions Who Is Funding Campus Protests
White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre gave a short-sighted response Wednesday when Fox News White House correspondent Peter Doocy asked her who was funding anti-Israel campus protests. Hundreds of protesters have been arrested across the United States for trying to take over university campuses and violently clashing with law enforcement, forcing them to disperse. A […]
UnitedHealth CEO defends insurer after major hack, reveals amount of ransom paid as senators question firm’s size
UnitedHealth’s problems are not a threat to the entire economy, the chief executive of the nation’s largest health insurer said after senators asked whether UnitedHealth’s size could pose a system-wide threat. (CEO) told a Senate committee Wednesday. In the first of two scheduled testimony before a Congressional panel about the recent cyberattack on UnitedHealth’s technology […]
Americans increasingly worried about economy as election looms: poll
Americans have become increasingly concerned about the economy in recent months, with immigration as their top concern, surpassed only by this issue. A Gallup poll released Monday found that 17% of Americans rate the economy as the biggest problem facing the country. Polls show that concerns about the economy have steadily increased in recent months, […]