Appropriations nears finish line, major health changes left out
The agreement, which passed the House of Representatives early Friday, Slight increase in HHS However, the increase was essentially flat due to previously agreed budget caps. Funding for HHS in fiscal year 2024 will be $116.8 billion, slightly above the statutory level of $115.4 billion. But lawmakers avoided an across-the-board 1% sequestration cut by reaching […]
Dow nears 40k as tech rally sets new records
The stock market continued its record rally on Thursday, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average in particular above 40,000 as technology stocks rose sharply. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose nearly 350 points, or 0.9%, and was within range of a major milestone. On this day, the S&P 500 and NASDAQ Composite rose 0.6% and […]
Yankees’ DJ LeMahieu hopeful about injury as Opening Day nears
TAMPA — DJ LeMahieu hasn’t ruled out Opening Day yet. The problem with the Yankees third baseman, who suffered a serious bruise on his right leg after fouling out on Saturday, is still feeling pain after doing “everything,” including just walking. But LeMahieu doesn’t think much strengthening will be necessary once the swelling subsides, as […]
Mets’ Luis Severino glad he’s healthy as season nears
PORT STREET LUCIE — Luis Severino has completed his final spring training assignments and is looking forward to starting the season healthy in practice. This would be unusual for the right-hander, who has only started a season in the major league rotation since 2018. “I’m really happy,” Severino said after throwing 85 pitches in a […]
Top Senegalese opposition leader freed from jail as election nears
Senegal’s main opposition leader Ousmane Sonko was released late Thursday ahead of the country’s presidential elections scheduled for March 24, his lawyer said. Both Sonko and his key ally, Basil Diomai Faye, have been released, Sonko’s lawyer Bamba Cisse told The Associated Press. Supporters gathered at Sonko’s home and other locations in the capital Dakar […]
Rangers reunion with Frank Vatrano at top of mind as deadline nears
The Rangers welcomed Alex Wennberg into the lineup during Thursday’s practice, marking the first step in rebuilding their batting lineup. Wennberg is the first of several additions president and general manager Chris Drury plans to bring to the Metropolitan Division-leading Blueshirts ahead of Friday’s trade deadline at 3 p.m. , the lineup remained up in […]
Mortgage rates ease slightly as spring homebuying season nears: Freddie Mac
Buyers expecting lower mortgage rates will have to wait longer. (iStock) Mortgage rates fell slightly this week, enough to rekindle homebuying momentum as the market prepares for this year’s traditionally busy season, Freddie Mac said. The average interest rate on a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage for the week ending March 7 was 6.88%, according to Freddie […]
‘All we can do is pray’: Jerusalem’s Old City on edge as Ramadan nears | Israel-Gaza war
The Bab Hattah neighborhood in Jerusalem’s Old City is located just outside the gates of the Temple Mount, or al-Haram al-Sharif, the world’s most controversial religious site. The area is usually one of the city’s most beautiful locations for Ramadan celebrations, and is covered in a series of festive lights and lanterns that are installed […]
Ciara reacts to Russell Wilson’s Broncos goodbye as release nears
Ciara continues to be inspired by her husband Russell Wilson. On Monday, the same day the Broncos announced they would fire the 35-year-old quarterback after two seasons, Singer praised Wilson and posted a heartfelt message in the comments of Wilson’s farewell letter to Denver. “One of One! My biggest inspiration! I love you,” Ciara wrote […]
Stock Market Today: Bitcoin Nears $69K High, Traders Zero in on Powell – Markets Insider
Bitcoin just missed Monday’s all-time high and fell in early morning trading. Meanwhile, U.S. stock futures fell as investors awaited Jerome Powell’s testimony to Congress. The Fed chair’s comments could provide a clue as to where interest rates are headed. Thank you for registering! Access your favorite topics in a personalized feed on the go. […]