Suspect to remain behind bars after failed assassination attempt on Slovak prime minister
A man accused of attempting to assassinate Slovak Prime Minister Roberto Fico has been ordered jailed, officials said. Slovakia’s specialized criminal court ordered the suspect’s detention after prosecutors said they feared the suspect could flee the country or commit other crimes if he were free. He may appeal the order to the Supreme Court, the […]
“2% Is and Will Remain our Inflation Target”
He fretted about the re-accelerating economy flying above the “below-trend” growth required to get to 2%. “We will keep at it until the job is done.” The most important aspect of Fed Chair Jerome Powell’s speech today [8/25/23] at the Jackson Hole Symposium was his total and repeated smackdown of the folks that had either […]
Pastors remain silent as Canada perpetrates a mass anti-Christian hate crime
The Canadian government and media conspired to spread a massive anti-Christian hate hoax that resulted in over 80 churches being set on fire. In any other situation, this vicious display of religious persecution would be condemned as a horrifying violation of human rights, but there has been no word from the many charities and watchdog […]
CDC data shows decrease in fatal overdoses in US, but experts remain cautious
The number of fatal overdoses in the United States fell last year, according to CDC data, the second annual decline since the drug death epidemic began. Experts interpret this decline cautiously, noting that it is part of a plateau and that there is a possibility of future increases. The reasons behind the decline remain unclear, […]
Inflation increases 3.4% in April as prices remain elevated
Gina Bolvin, president of Bolvin Wealth Management Group, discusses commodity movements, expected inflation data, the housing industry and the outlook for consumers. Inflation eased slightly in April for the first time in months, a welcome sign for the Federal Reserve even as prices remain uncomfortably high for millions of Americans. The Labor Department said Wednesday […]
Only a few hundred remain in Vovchansk as Russian advance intensifies in Ukraine
Only a few hundred residents remain in the war-torn northeastern Ukrainian town of Vovtyansk, which has shrunk from its pre-war population of 17,000. Vovtyansk has become the center of intense fighting, with heavy fighting involving the Kharkov and Donetsk regions. Russia’s recent advance into the region has captured at least seven villages, potentially pinning Ukrainian […]
Rangers suffer first bump in playoff road, but remain in control
RALEIGH, N.C. — After losing 4-3 to the Canes in Game 4 on Saturday, the Rangers need at least one more game to wrap up their second-round series and advance to the conference finals. If the Blueshirts’ 7-0 jubilant ending somehow makes them want to start the playoffs on a positive note, then of course […]
We Want to Remain Israel’s Best Ally, But If They Don’t Listen, Biden Will Impose ‘Consequences’
On Bloomberg’s Friday broadcast of “Balance of Power,” Rep. John Garamendi (D-Calif.) said that while America wants to remain Israel’s best ally, “the Biden administration… “Certainly I agree here, but we want to continue to be a very strong ally.” Opinions differ on how Israel is waging its war in Gaza. So whatever Israel is […]
Rangers’ Broadway Five remain best show in town
It was late, everyone was tired, and the Rangers and Canes battled through 86 minutes of heavyweight hockey, leaving only the best of them on the ice. With the score tied 3-3 early in the second overtime on Tuesday at the Garden, the Broadway Five were on the ice, giving the Rangers their sixth straight […]
Mayor Adams donates $5K of own money toward reward targeting war memorial vandals: ‘We cannot remain silent’
Enraged, Mayor Eric Adams on Tuesday donated $5,000 of his own money to a reward for information leading to the capture of the anti-Israel “scumbag” who defaced a local war memorial. “Despite the unpopular concept, I’m going to say, ‘I love America,’” Adams said at a news conference in front of the World War I […]