Survey finds telehealth is driving increase in abortions, despite state bans
The number of abortions in the United States continues to rise, even though 14 states have outright banned abortions in the 18 months since Roe v. Wade was overturned, according to new data. Tuesday’s report from the Family Planning Association WeCount project Much of that increase is likely related to telemedicine, which was found to […]
Biden administration to increase tariffs on Chinese electric cars to 100 percent
The Biden administration plans to announce new tariffs on imports of electric vehicles and solar cells from China, two key elements of the administration’s efforts to reduce U.S. emissions, officials told reporters. Admitted. Officials on the conference call said that to offset China’s export practices, tariffs on Chinese EV imports will increase from 25% to […]
Poland Vows to Increase Border Security with Belarus
WARSAW, Poland (AP) — Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk visited the authoritarian state’s border with Belarus, which is also the European Union’s outer border, on Saturday and vowed to do more to strengthen security across its eastern border. . Tusk accused Russia’s ally Belarus of intensifying what he called a “hybrid war” against the West […]
Report: U.S. Jobless Claims Increase To Highest Level Since August
(Photo by Spencer Pratt/Getty Images) James Myers of OAN8:40am – Thursday, May 9, 2024 Applications for unemployment benefits have reached the highest level since August 2023, according to initial filings. advertisement New jobless claims rose by 22,000 to a staggering 231,000 in the week ending May 4.thLabor Department data released Thursday showed the number of […]
California reports the first increase in groundwater supplies in 4 years
After heavy rains flooded California’s rivers and piled snow on mountains, the state reported Monday that its groundwater supply has increased for the first time in four years. The state saw 4.1 million acre-feet of managed groundwater recharge in the water year ending in September, increasing groundwater storage by 8.7 million acre-feet, according to the […]
IRS to Increase Audit Rates of Wealthy Taxpayers by 50 Percent
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) announced a 50% increase in audit rates for wealthy taxpayers and large corporations. The IRS will reportedly use the allocated funds based on the following provisions: inflation control lawsigned into law by President Biden in 2022. “The audit rate for taxpayers with income over $10 million is expected to increase […]
Gold Technical Analysis – Chances of a big correction increase – ForexLive
Israel’s retaliation marks a high for gold as geopolitical risks recede and markets catch up with rising US real yields. The trend may be reversing, and several important technical breaks are coming together, increasing the likelihood of a downside correction. Looking ahead, bears will need to watch for continued strength in U.S. economic data, as […]
Social Security benefit payment update: Check mailing confirmed with May increase – La Grada EN
May is packed with: Payment of social security benefits For the nation’s millions of SSI recipients, retirees, survivors, and people with disabilities. In addition to doubling the SSI payments recipients receive because June 1 falls on a Saturday, all Social Security recipients received a 3.2% increase in cost-of-living adjustments (COLA) approved last October. You will […]
Pakistan Sees 500% Increase in Suicide Attacks Since Biden Afghanistan Debacle
Pakistan’s top diplomat in charge of Afghanistan affairs on Wednesday claimed that the country had recorded a 500 percent increase in terrorist attacks and criticized the Taliban’s permissive attitude towards terrorist activities in its territory. Ambassador Asif Durrani, Pakistan’s Special Representative for Afghanistan, blamed the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), a jihadist terrorist organization commonly known as […]
The Goal of Biden Loan Plan Will Increase Interest Rates, Inflation, Mortgage Rates
On Wednesday’s broadcast of CNBC’s “Squawk Box,” Jason Furman, a professor of economic policy practice at Harvard University and the Harvard Kennedy School, said he served as chairman of the Council of Economic Advisers under President Barack Obama and is a member of the Council of Economic Advisers. He also served as a committee member. […]