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Federal Appeals Court Won't Rehear $83M Verdict Against Trump

A divided federal appeals court in Manhattan says it will not grant a rare meeting of all of its judges to hear an appeal of an $83 million verdict against President Donald Trump for defaming magazine columnist E. Jean Carroll.

Huffington Post - Sports - 4 minutes ago

Oil jumps to highest price since 2022 after report Trump to be briefed on new Iran options

Axios reported that US Central Command has prepared a plan for a wave of "short and powerful" strikes on Iran.

BBC News - Top Stories - 43 minutes ago

Pentagon puts Iran war cost at $25 billion as Hegseth berates skeptics

WASHINGTON -- Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Wednesday castigated members of Congress in both parties for questioning the war in Iran, during a contentious Capitol Hill hearing dominated by a conflict that the Pentagon said had cost $25 billion and 14 American lives so far.

Boston Globe - Politics - 48 minutes ago

Powell appeals for Fed independence as he caps term at helm

WASHINGTON, D.C. — US Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell made a fervent appeal Wednesday for central bank independence, as he prepares to cap an eight-year term at its helm marked by insults and legal action under the Trump administration.

Manila Times - Top Stories - 2 hours ago

Federal government targets sport participation with $660 million pledge to sport organizations -- Karissa Donkin

The federal government is targeting participation in sport with $660 million pledged to national sport organizations over five years. That comes after a commission studying the future of sport in Canada found a "widespread funding crisis" has made sport unsafe.

CBC News - Sports - 3 hours ago

Ex-FBI Director Comey surrenders to feds on charges he threatened to kill Trump in Instagram post

Former FBI Director James Comey turned himself in Wednesday to federal authorities after being indicted by a grand jury on charges of threatening to kill President Trump in a social media post last...

New York Post - Top Stories - 3 hours ago

Asia-Pacific markets mostly fall as oil climbs on Iran tensions, Fed holds rates

Asia-Pacific markets were poised to open lower Thursday, tracking overnight losses on Wall Street as oil prices extended gains.

CNBC - Top Stories - 3 hours ago

LIV Golf plans strategic shift with Saudi investment ending in 2026, say sources

April 29 : LIV Golf is exploring a range of strategic opportunities to reposition its business now that Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund is pulling funding from the breakaway circuit after the 2026 season, sources close to the matter told Reuters on Wednesday.The sources, who have knowledge of LIV Golf's

Channel NewsAsia - Sports - 3 hours ago

Federal court won't rehear Trump's appeal of $83 million defamation verdict against him

The ruling clears the way for Trump to ask the Supreme Court to hear his appeal.

NBC News - Business - 3 hours ago

Fed Chair Powell to stay on board after term, rejects 'shadow chair' tag

Fed Chair Jerome Powell says he won't retire after his term ends next month, pledging to be a constructive governor and not a shadow Fed chair.

Fox News - Business - 4 hours ago

Federal drug agents strike SoCal mansions worth millions in shocking series of surprise raids

The DEA struck at least four spots across the OC in an ongoing investigation into illegal narcotics.

New York Post - Top Stories - 5 hours ago

Fed Leaves Interest Rates Unchanged

After eight years at the helm of the Federal Reserve, a change of guard is set for May.

Epoch Times - US News - 5 hours ago

Bank of Canada holds key interest rate at 2.25%, warning future decisions are clouded by uncertainty -- Business

While high oil prices could lead the central bank to hike rates in the future, trade tensions with the U.S. might require rate cuts to support the economy, Bank of Canada Governor Tiff Macklem explained.

CBC News - Politics - 5 hours ago

King Charles III, Queen Camilla visit New York City -- As part of his four-day trip to the U.S. to commemorate America's 250th birthday, King Charles III took part in a series of events in New York City.

As part of his four-day trip to the U.S. to commemorate America's 250th birthday, King Charles III is taking part in a series of events in New York City.

CBS News - US News - 5 hours ago

U.S. charges 10 Mexican officials, including Sinaloa governor, with drug trafficking -- The U.S. government has charged the governor of Mexico's Sinaloa state and nine other current and former Mexican officials with drug trafficking and weapons offenses in a federal indictment.

The U.S. government has charged the governor of Mexico's Sinaloa state and nine other current and former Mexican officials with drug trafficking and weapons offenses in a federal indictment.

CBS News - World - 5 hours ago

Powell says he'll stay on Fed board after chairmanship ends but won't be a 'shadow Fed chair'

Fed Chair Jerome Powell says he won't retire after his term ends next month, pledging to be a constructive governor and not a shadow Fed chair.

Fox News - Top Stories - 6 hours ago

King Charles commemorates 9/11 victims in New York visit

The royal couple laid a bouquet at the September 11 Memorial and met with victim's families.

Deutsche Welle - World - 6 hours ago

Fed leaves rates unchanged as Jerome Powell's chairmanship nears end

Federal Reserve policymakers left interest rates unchanged in April amid concerns about elevated inflation and as Fed Chair Jerome Powell's term as central bank chairman draws to a close.

Fox News - Business - 6 hours ago

Elon Musk tells court he was a "fool" for funding OpenAI -- Elon Musk alleges that OpenAI reneged on a promise to operate as a nonprofit dedicated to human progress.

Elon Musk alleges that OpenAI reneged on a promise to operate as a nonprofit dedicated to human progress.

CBS News - US News - 6 hours ago

US Fed holds interest rates steady amid sharp divide over policy easing bias

"Developments in the Middle East are contributing to a high level of uncertainty about the economic outlook," it said.

Channel NewsAsia - Top Stories - 6 hours ago

Fed Reserve makes decision on interest rates as Powell's chairmanship nears end

Federal Reserve policymakers left interest rates unchanged in April amid concerns about elevated inflation and as Fed Chair Jerome Powell's term as central bank chairman draws to a close.

Fox News - Top Stories - 7 hours ago

'Unprecedented attacks': Fed chair takes aim at Trump as he vows to stay on board

Jerome Powell said he plans to remain on the board of the Federal Reserve after his term as chair ends next month, saying legal attacks by the Trump administration have put the independence of the nation’s central bank at risk.

Sydney Morning Herald - Business - 7 hours ago

FCC reviewing ABC licenses amid Kimmel feud -- The Federal Communications Commission says it wants the Walt Disney Company to file for early license renewal for its television stations. The announcement comes one day after President Trump and the first lady called on ABC to fire late-night host Jimmy Kimmel. CBS News legal contributor Rebecca Roiphe joins with analysis. -- Apr 28

The Federal Communications Commission says it wants the Walt Disney Company to file for early license renewal for its television stations. The announcement comes one day after President Trump and the first lady called on ABC to fire late-night host Jimmy Kimmel. CBS News legal contributor Rebecca Roiphe joins with analysis.

CBS News - Entertainment - 7 hours ago

DOJ seeks pretrial detention of shooting suspect Cole Allen, shares new photos -- Cole Allen was charged Monday in federal court with three counts, including attempting to assassinate the president. The other two charges involved the use and transport of firearms.

Cole Allen was charged Monday in federal court with three counts, including attempting to assassinate the president. The other two charges involved the use and transport of firearms.

CBS News - Top Stories - 7 hours ago

'Unprecedented': Fed chair Powell takes aim at Trump, vows to stay on board

Jerome Powell said he plans to remain on the board of the Federal Reserve after his term as chair ends next month, saying legal attacks by the Trump administration have put the independence of the nation’s central bank at risk.

Sydney Morning Herald - Top Stories - 7 hours ago

Four key takeaways from Jerome Powell's final rate decision as Fed chair -- Powell's news conference after holding rates covered the US-Israel war with Iran, inflation, legal attacks, and the Fed's independence.

Powell's news conference after holding rates covered the US-Israel war with Iran, inflation, legal attacks, and the Fed's independence

BBC News - World - 7 hours ago

Four key takeaways from Jerome Powell's final rate decision as Fed chair

Powell's news conference after holding rates covered the US-Israel war with Iran, inflation, legal attacks, and the Fed's independence

BBC News - Top Stories - 7 hours ago

Warsh hints at a new reading of the Fed's power over swap lines amid UAE discussion

Fed chair nominee Kevin Warsh responded to Senate Banking about swap lines by saying the Fed isn't fully independent in matters of international finance.

CNBC - Politics - 7 hours ago

Scientists reveal real cause of low fertility rates, say it is not 'biological'

We always relate infertility with biological factors, but that's not true. There are a number of other reasons involved in low fertility rates among individuals. Scientists reveal a global drop in...

International The News - Health - 7 hours ago

Kevin Warsh heads to full Senate vote after Trump's nominee for Fed Chair is approved in committee

Earlier in the day, the Senate Banking Committee approved Powell’s successor as chair, Trump appointee Kevin Warsh, on a party-line vote.

Boston Globe - Business - 7 hours ago

New report calls for a nationwide strategy on AI in the workplace

A new report argues that Australia lacks a national strategy to regulate the spread of artificial intelligence in the workplace. It has been published as an A-I forum is held in Adelaide to examine that issue. The report from the John Curtin Research Centre argues that AI’s impact on Australian…

SBS - World - 8 hours ago

Jerome Powell to Remain on Fed Board After His Term as Chair Ends

Despite planning to retire, Powell believes he has ‘no choice’ but stay in his seat on the Board of Governors.

Epoch Times - Top Stories - 8 hours ago

Oil spikes while divided Federal Reserve keeps interest rates unchanged

Oil prices jumped as fears grew that the Strait of Hormuz could stay blocked.

Channel NewsAsia - World - 8 hours ago

Pork roll - Trump says Iran 'choking like a stuffed pig' on Strait of Hormuz blockade

Trump mocked the Islamic fundamentalist regime after a planned second round of peace talks in Pakistan collapsed.

New York Post - World - 8 hours ago

Federal government earmarks $145M for World Cup security in Toronto, Vancouver

The Canadian government will allocate up to $145 million for security during the upcoming World Cup, Canada’s public safety minister announced on Wednesday.

CTV News - World - 8 hours ago

Trump says Iran 'choking like a stuffed pig' on Strait of Hormuz blockade

Trump mocked the Islamic fundamentalist regime after a planned second round of peace talks in Pakistan collapsed.

New York Post - Top Stories - 8 hours ago

Jessica Alba Celebrates 45th Birthday With Kids and Danny Ramirez

Jessica Alba marked her 45th birthday by sharing a rare photo of herself with boyfriend Danny Ramirez and her three children.

Newsweek - Entertainment - 8 hours ago

UAE keeps key interest rate unchanged -- m read

The UAE Central Bank maintains its key interest rate at 3.65%, aligning with the US Federal Reserve's decision. Discover how this move impacts UAE residents' finances.

Gulf News - Business - 9 hours ago

US Fed holds rates steady, Powell to remain on its board

The central keeps interest rates steady at 3.5 - 3.75 percent amid inflation concerns and global economic strain.

Aljazeera - World - 9 hours ago

Kim Jong-un Celebrates North Korean Soldiers Committing Suicide to Avoid Capture by Ukraine

North Korea’s dictator Kim Jong-un celebrated his citizens dying in battle to support the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine.

Breitbart - World - 9 hours ago

What's the CD account interest rate forecast for May 2026?

Looking to lock in a high-rate CD account this May? Here's where interest rates could be heading in the month.

CBS News - Top Stories - 9 hours ago

Hegseth berates Democrats, 'some Republicans' over Iran war, calling 'defeatist' rhetoric 'biggest adversary'

“My generation understands how long we were in Iraq, how long we were in Afghanistan, how long we were in Vietnam,” the defense secretary said.

Stars and Stripes - Top Stories - 9 hours ago

Departing chair Powell to stay on U.S. Fed board, citing Trump's attacks

Central banker says he worries legal attacks are putting the institution at risk

The Globe and Mail - Business - 9 hours ago

Higher oil prices set to give feds a 'windfall' in next budget -- Business

Global energy markets continue to reel from the ongoing disruption in the Strait of Hormuz. The price of oil is sitting around $100 US a barrel, but Tuesday's spring economic update used much lower prices to build the budget.

CBC News - Politics - 9 hours ago

Powell says he will continue to serve as a Fed governor

Powell addressed the question of whether he will stay on as a Board of Governors member after his term as chair ends.

CNBC - US News - 9 hours ago

Jerome Powell calls his time as Fed chair a 'privilege' during last press conference

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said his time as head of the central bank has been a "privilege," as he gave his last press conference as chair. The Senate Banking Committee advanced President Donald Trump’s nominee to succeed Powell, Kevin Warsh. Powell will remain at the Fed after May 15, when his tenure as its chair ends.

NBC News - Technology - 9 hours ago

Fed keeps interest rates steady as Iran war fuels inflation

The Senate Banking Committee voted Wednesday to advance the nomination of Kevin Warsh, President Donald Trump's pick to succeed Chair Jerome Powell.

NBC News - Top Stories - 9 hours ago

Powell says he'll remain at Fed after chair term ends, as board keeps key interest rate unchanged

Warsh is a former top Fed official but has also been a sharp critic of the institution and Jerome Powell’s leadership.

Boston Globe - Top Stories - 10 hours ago

Analysis -- Higher oil prices set to give feds a 'windfall' in next budget -- Peter Armstrong -- News -- - -- Business -- |

Global energy markets continue to reel from the ongoing disruption in the Strait of Hormuz. The price of oil is sitting around $100 US a barrel, but Tuesday's spring economic update used much lower prices to build the budget.

CBC News - Business - 10 hours ago

Powell says he's staying on as governor after Fed keeps interest rates steady

Markets had widely expected the central bank to hold its benchmark rate in the 3.5% to 3.75% range.

New York Post - Business - 10 hours ago

Jerome Powell says he will continue to serve as a Fed governor, calls Trump criticism 'unprecedented'

Powell addressed the question of whether he will stay on as a Board of Governors member after his term as chair ends.

CNBC - Top Stories - 10 hours ago

Powell will remain on Fed board until DOJ probe is over

Outgoing Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell said he plans to keep a "low profile" as a governor after his successor Kevin Warsh takes over as chair.

NBC News - Top Stories - 10 hours ago

US Fed holds interest rates steady for third straight meeting

Washington, United States: A divided US Federal Reserve kept interestratesunchanged for a third straight meeting Wednesday on high uncertainty from th...

Peninsula Qatar - Business - 10 hours ago

QCB maintains current interest rates

Doha, Qatar: The Qatar Central Bank announced in a statement that ithas conducted an assessment of the current monetary policy of the State of Qatar a...

Peninsula Qatar - Opinion - 10 hours ago

Federal Reserve keeps interest rates steady for third straight time

The Federal Reserve announced it is keeping interest rates steady for the third time in a row. It is likely to be Chair Jerome Powell’s last policy meeting as the leader of the world’s most influential central bank.

NBC News - Business - 11 hours ago

What are today's mortgage interest rates: April 29, 2026?

Want to buy a home or refinance your current one? Here are the mortgage interest rates to know right now.

CBS News - Top Stories - 11 hours ago

Federal government to give Toronto up to $45 million more for FIFA security

The federal government is allocating up to $145 million for security during the upcoming World Cup.

CTV News - Sports - 11 hours ago

Federal Regulators Ban Chinese-Made Air Bag Inflators Blamed for 10 Deaths

The parts, likely illegally imported, can rupture in a crash and fatally injure occupants, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said.

Epoch Times - Top Stories - 11 hours ago

The Devil Wears Prada 2 review: Lovely clothes. Savage quips. And a cameo by a celebrated Irish golfer

Meryl Streep returns as Miranda Priestly in this extended, kindly, good-looking exercise in fan service

Irish Times - Entertainment - 13 hours ago

Federal Judge Rules Against Trump Admin Efforts to Verify Arizona Voter Data

A federal judge on Tuesday ruled that the Trump administration cannot obtain Arizona's voter registration list as the administration seeks to ensure election integrity across the nation.

Breitbart - Politics - 13 hours ago

Fed chief nominee Kevin Warsh clears key hurdle in Senate, on track to succeed Jerome Powell

The Senate Banking Committee voted along party lines to advance Warsh's nomination to the full Republican-controlled Senate.

New York Post - Business - 13 hours ago

The Bank of Canada held its key interest rate and is warning of higher inflation. Here's what you need to know. -- Opens in new window

The Bank of Canada is holding its key policy interest rate at 2.25 per cent for the fourth consecutive time as it warns of higher inflation for the short term.

CTV News - Top Stories - 13 hours ago

Kevin Warsh moves closer to Fed chair as selection process advances

Kevin Warsh moves closer to replacing Jerome Powell as Fed chair after the Senate Banking Committee voted to advance his nomination to the full Senate.

Fox News - Business - 13 hours ago

Bank of Canada set to keep interest rate unchanged as oil prices push inflation higher

The Bank of Canada is expected to keep its benchmark interest rate unchanged at 2.25 percent when it announces its latest decision. The central bank will also release its updated economic outlook in...

International The News - Business - 13 hours ago

Oil spikes while stocks slide ahead of US Fed rate decision

London: Oil prices shot higher on Wednesday on concerns of an extended blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, while stocks slid as investors adopted a caut...

Peninsula Qatar - Top Stories - 14 hours ago

What is expected to happen to UK interest rates? -- The interest rate set by the Bank of England affects mortgage, loan and savings rates for millions.

The interest rate set by the Bank of England affects mortgage, loan and savings rates for millions.

BBC News - Business - 14 hours ago

Trump Fed pick Kevin Warsh clears key Senate hurdle, teeing up final vote

Current Fed Chair Jerome Powell has faced a barrage of criticism from Trump over his refusal to slash interest rates as much as the president wants.

CNBC - Politics - 14 hours ago

Bank of England poised to hold interest rates steady despite inflation rise

But experts have said a hike could remain on the horizon if the conflict continues to put pressure on UK inflation.

Evening Standard - Top Stories - 15 hours ago

Budget airlines ask federal government for $2.5B in aid tied to rising jet fuel costs

Budget airlines including Frontier and Avelo are reportedly seeking $2.5 billion in federal assistance amid rising jet fuel costs, according to a new report.

Fox News - Business - 15 hours ago

Fed likely to leave rates unchanged at what may be Powell's last meeting, as Warsh to advance

Fed expected to hold rates as Jerome Powell nears final meeting and Kevin Warsh advances to replace him.

One America News Network - Business - 15 hours ago

As UNESCO celebrates World Book Day on April 23, we visit a Scottish coastal town that was saved by books.

As UNESCO celebrates World Book Day on April 23, we visit a Scottish coastal town that was saved by books.

Deutsche Welle - Entertainment - 15 hours ago

Minister of Public Health inaugurates second forum on Regulating Healthcare in Private Health Sector

Doha, Qatar: Minister of Public Health, HE Mansoor bin Ebrahim Al Mahmoud, inaugurated the Second Forum on Regulating Healthcare in the Private Health...

Peninsula Qatar - Health - 20 hours ago

Eduard Khemchan on the Future of Capital in a Digitally Integrated World

Eduard Khemchan does not treat digital integration as a separate investment theme. In his capital strategy, it is already embedded.

International Business Times - World - 20 hours ago

Will rates go higher in Europe this week? Central banks confront stagflation threat

The European Central Bank and Bank of England are expected to hold their nerve and stand pat on rates this month.

CNBC - Business - 20 hours ago

Summit kicks off in Colombia to accelarate exit from fossil fuels

The two-day segment of ministers and senior officials marks the political centerpiece of the First Conference on Transitioning away from Fossil Fuels, where more than 50 countries have been discussing how to move away from oil, gas and coal.

Euronews - Environment - 1 day ago

James Comey and ex-Fauci advisor hit with separate DOJ indictments

‘Fox News @ Night’ legal panelists break down the standing for the cases.

Fox News - Health - 1 day ago

She Was Epstein's Top Assistant. How Did She Emerge Unscathed? -- For nearly 20 years, Lesley Groff managed Epstein's life-including his massage schedule. Today, she lives in a wealthy Connecticut town, largely untouched by the scandal that engulfed so many others.

For nearly 20 years, Lesley Groff managed Epstein’s life—including his massage schedule. Today, she lives in a wealthy Connecticut town, largely untouched by the scandal that engulfed so many others. Tanya Lukyanova investigates.

CBS News - Top Stories - 1 day ago

United Arab Emirates quits OPEC as Iran war raises Gulf tensions

The UAE is the third-largest oil producer in OPEC, behind Saudi Arabia and Iraq. Leaving the group is likely to be a precursor to increasing oil production.

NBC News - Business - 1 day ago

Feds Raid 22 Minnesota Locations in Welfare Fraud Investigation

Federal, state, and local law enforcement agents executed search warrants at businesses in the St. Paul area, some of which included autism centers.

Epoch Times - US News - 1 day ago

Chicago drill rapper Lil Zay Osama among six charged by feds in Winnetka home invasion

The intruders allegedly held a person captive for about an hour and demanded access to a safe, computer and online cryptocurrency accounts.

Chicago Sun-Times - Top Stories - 1 day ago

Stanley Tucci's 100% Rated Series Returns May, 2026: Trailer, Release Date

“Devil Wears Prada” actor took little time to film the second season of his critically acclaimed 2025 show.

Newsweek - Entertainment - 1 day ago

Feds have rejected 15% of businesses' tariff refund claims -- But after some early hiccups, the U.S. government's hub for businesses seeking tariff refunds is running smoothly, an expert says.

But after some early hiccups, the U.S. government's hub for businesses seeking tariff refunds is running smoothly, an expert says.

CBS News - Business - 1 day ago

Accountability panel to urge criminal charges for federal agent misconduct during Operation Midway Blitz

Judge Rubén Castillo, chair of the Illinois Accountability Commission, made the call to action during his remarks at the commission's final hearing Tuesday. The commission was tasked with examining the tactics used last fall during President Donald Trump's deportation campaign.

Chicago Sun-Times - Politics - 1 day ago

Provinces consider restricting cellphones and social media in schools as federal government weighs action

Ontario Education Minister Paul Calandra says province is looking not only at a social media ban, but also a near-total ban on cellphones at school

The Globe and Mail - Politics - 1 day ago

Here's everything to expect when the Fed issues its latest rate decision Wednesday

In what could be Jerome Powell's final meeting as Fed chair, he and his fellow policymakers are likely to continue their cautious approach.

CNBC - US News - 1 day ago

United Arab Emirates to quit oil cartel Opec -- The UAE's decision, after nearly 60 years of membership, is seen as a potential death knell for the oil cartel.

The UAE's decision, after nearly 60 years of membership, is seen as a potential death knell for the oil cartel.

BBC News - Business - 1 day ago

Toronto woman who wants to die says federal MAID committee isn't listening -- Jennifer La Grassa -- News

Claire Elyse Brosseau wants to end her life, but under current Canadian legislation she’s not eligible for medical assistance in dying because she only suffers from mental illnesses. Next year, that’s supposed to change — though the federal government has already delayed twice.

CBC News - Health - 1 day ago

United Arab Emirates to leave OPEC next month amid Gulf energy crisis

Energy Minister says decision was taken without consulting Saudi Arabia, the group’s de facto leader

The Globe and Mail - Business - 1 day ago

UK population projected to grow at slower rate before falling in mid-2050s

Projections have been revised downwards to reflect the recent sharp fall in net migration.

Evening Standard - Politics - 1 day ago

Sandisk open-sources accelerated SSD pre-conditioning algorithm

When an SSD is first made, its IO performance fresh-out-of-the- box (FO) is variable and it has to g ...

Register UK - Technology - 1 day ago

Meta's new AI model shows promise, but Wall Street wants to see Zuckerberg's strategy

Meta introduced its new AI model at the beginning of the second quarter, so Mark Zuckerberg's commentary about the future will be key during earnings.

CNBC - Technology - 1 day ago

NS&I puts new issues of British Savings Bonds on sale with higher rates

The provider said the rate increases reflect market changes, with a finance expert describing NS&I’s new one-year deal as ‘particularly strong’.

Evening Standard - Business - 1 day ago

Bank of Japan keeps policy rate unchanged, lowers forecast for economic growth

Tokyo: The Bank of Japan kept its benchmark interest rate unchanged amid uncertainty over the situation in the Middle East. The central bank said a...

Peninsula Qatar - Business - 1 day ago

Turning pages, igniting minds: World Book Day celebrated with literary zeal in MES

Doha, Qatar: MES Indian School (Evening Shift), Doha, marked World Book Day on April 23, 2026 with vibrant and engaging activities that celebrated the...

Peninsula Qatar - Top Stories - 1 day ago

Former federal prosecutor is Mayor Johnson's pick for Chicago's new inspector general

David Glockner would replace now-retired Inspector General Deborah Witzburg, who decided not a seek a re-appointment she was unlikely to get after clashing with Johnson and his inner circle over a host of ethics issues at the mayor's office.

Chicago Sun-Times - Politics - 2 days ago

Federal appeals court upholds ex-Speaker Michael Madigan's corruption conviction: 'Not politics as usual'

The news from the 7th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals comes less than three weeks after oral argument and will likely prompt a bid by Madigan to the U.S. Supreme Court.

Chicago Sun-Times - Politics - 2 days ago

Why Montreal MP Alexandre Boulerice is leaving federal politics to focus on Quebec

After 15 years in parliament, Alexandre Boulerice has announced he will join Québec Solidaire as a candidate in the upcoming Quebec provincial election.

CBC News - Politics - 2 days ago

Tom Hanks to narrate major new Second World War documentary

Hanks said it is easy to forget that those who lived through the major world event had no idea how long it would last at the time.

Evening Standard - Entertainment - 2 days ago

'Significant gaps' in UK aid strategy in wake of cuts, MPs warn

New report from parliament’s International Development Committee – which includes evidence from The Independent – says that the government needs to clearly outline how it will monitor and evaluate its new strategy around foreign aid

Independent UK - World - 2 days ago

Hamilton studio that recorded Gordon Lightfoot, Johnny Cash and many more celebrates 50 years of music - Coleman Molnar - News - Canada - Hamilton - | April 27 - |

Grant Avenue Studio was founded by legendary Canadian record producer and musician Daniel Lanois and partners in 1976, and has been helping make Canadian music history since then. Current owner Mike Bruce says the charm that brought Johnny Cash, Gordon Lightfoot and more to the studio lingers 50 years later.

CBC News - Entertainment - 2 days ago

AI-generated MAGA influencer exposed, sparking concerns

‘Raising Healthy Teenagers’ author Tom Kersting and AI expert Randy Adams discuss the rise of AI scams and a viral fake MAGA influencer on ‘Fox & Friends.’

Fox News - Technology - 2 days ago

Archeologists use AI to generate image of Pompeii victim

Archeologists in Italy’s Pompeii have for the first time used artificial intelligence to reconstruct the appearance of one of the victims of the volcanic eruption that destroyed the ancient Roman city nearly 2,000 years ago.

CTV News - Science - 2 days ago

One State Has an Ingenious New Strategy for Blocking the Opening of an ICE Detention Warehouse -- Madeleine O'Neill

Tucked away in rural western Maryland, past a dead-end road cut off by railroad tracks, a stream runs cool and clear over a ledge dotted with snails.

Slate - Politics - 2 days ago

National Science Board eviscerated; Trump admin fires all 22 members

Members had planned to release report that US is ceding scientific ground to China.

Ars Technica - Science - 2 days ago

A record-breaking measles outbreak in the U.S. has ended. It may have helped drive a spike in vaccination rates

The measles outbreak in South Carolina — the largest the United States has had in decades — has ended, state health officials announced Monday.

CTV News - Health - 2 days ago

Online safety campaigners 'desperate to be heard' -- Esther Ghey says it is "equally important" the PM hears from bereaved families as well as tech giants.

Esther Ghey says it is "equally important" the PM hears from bereaved families as well as tech giants.

BBC News - Technology - 2 days ago

One of the greatest tragedies of this war has been the deliberate targeting of Iran's medical facilities

By targeting the century-old Pasteur Institute and the Tofigh Daru pharmaceutical complex, the US and Israel has erased decades of global research and innovation

Middle East Eye - Opinion - 2 days ago

A way out of super PAC madness? -- If they act quickly on a Maine case, federal judges could tee up a Supreme Court decision next year that restores some sanity to campaign finance laws.

If they act quickly on a Maine case, federal judges could tee up a Supreme Court decision next year that restores some sanity to campaign finance laws.

Boston Globe - Opinion - 2 days ago

Did Israel Give the United Arab Emirates an Iron Dome? What to Know

The UAE and Israel have significantly strengthened ties over the past six years.

Newsweek - World - 3 days ago

Bitget Launches CFD Copy Trading as Demand for Cross-Market Exposure Accelerates

Bitget, the world's largest Universal Exchange (UEX), today launched CFD Copy Trading, expanding access to traditional financial markets and allowing us

Albawaba - Business - 3 days ago

Nitrate contaminates the drinking water of millions of Americans, study finds

Nearly one-fifth of Americans relied on drinking water systems with elevated and potentially dangerous levels of nitrate in recent years, according to a new study released Thursday.

The Columbian - Health - 4 days ago

Central Asian countries collaborate to push green energy transition

Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan are set to launch a joint hydropower plant with a capacity of nearly 2,000 MW.

Euronews - Environment - 4 days ago

AI-generated ads get attention, but is it the good kind?

Generative artificial intelligence doesn’t always appeal to consumers, even though agencies see the benefits

The Globe and Mail - Technology - 4 days ago

CTA breaks ground on Red Line extension's first new station as federal funding threat remains unresolved

Friday's ceremonial groundbreaking kicked off construction on the $5.7 billion project, which will add four new stations to the Red Line, taking it from 95th Street to a new endpoint at 130th Street. But a threat from President Trump to cut off federal funding remains.

Chicago Sun-Times - Politics - 5 days ago

White House Accuses China of 'Deliberate, Industrial-Scale' Theft of AI Technology

The White House Office of Science and Technology Policy accuses China of conducting “industrial-scale” theft of AI technology.

Breitbart - Technology - 5 days ago

Criminal probe into Federal Reserve chairman Jerome Powell is ending, U.S. Justice Dept. says

The Justice Department is ‌closing its investigation ​into cost overruns ​in renovations at the ​Federal Reserve under chairman ‌Jerome Powell, U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro said on Friday.

CBC News - Business - 5 days ago

Google Says 75% of Fresh Code Now Generated by AI

Google announced this week that 75 percent of all new code created within the company is currently being generated by AI systems and subsequently reviewed by human engineers.

Breitbart - Technology - 5 days ago

Bank of England set to hold interest rates despite Iran war pushing up inflation

Economists have however suggested that continued inflationary pressure could lead to a rate hike in the summer.

Evening Standard - Business - 5 days ago

Mental Health -- Young adult suicide rates dropped after U.S. launched 988 hotline

The states with the greatest increases in 988 crisis hotline use since 2022 experienced the greatest decrease in suicide mortality, but the hotline alone may not explain the drop

Scientific American - Health - 5 days ago

Beyond the desecrated statue

Destruction of a statue of Jesus in Lebanon is disturbing, but Israel’s genocide is what really demands our outrage.

Aljazeera - Opinion - 5 days ago

Nets coach grateful for extension, sets sights on next steps of rebuild

There was never any danger of Jordi Fernández being sacrificed after tanking, the way David Fizdale was at MSG, but the faith from his bosses matters.

New York Post - Sports - 6 days ago

Why the GOP's New Midterms Strategy Won't Work

Republicans plan to demonize Democrats. But midterm elections are almost always about presidential performance, and Trump’s isn’t good.

New York Magazine - Politics - 6 days ago

Feds plan to use protest chants to prosecute Broadview ICE protesters — but balk at free speech defense

Four members of the "Broadview Six," including former congressional candidate Kat Abughazaleh, are still accused of a conspiracy to impede a federal agent in the heat of Operation Midway Blitz.

Chicago Sun-Times - Politics - 7 days ago

Google's AI Overviews Pump Out Millions Of Wrong Answers Each Hour Despite 90% 'Accuracy' Rate, Study Finds

New study finds Google's AI Overviews are 90% accurate yet still generate tens of millions of misleading answers every hour, raising serious concerns about scale, sources, and user trust.

International Business Times - Top Stories - 7 days ago

O'Neill Burke wouldn't publicly denounce Trump because she wanted to 'maintain' ties with feds, emails show

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Chicago Sun-Times - Politics - 8 days ago

Deezer says 44% of new music uploads are AI-generated, most streams are fraudulent

AI tracks account for a small fraction of Deezer streams, and most are demonetized for fraud.

Ars Technica - Technology - 9 days ago

Fed Governor Waller says Iran war, labor market risks are keeping central bank on hold

Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller on Friday said current economic conditions are complicating the approach to interest rates.

CNBC - Business - 11 days ago

NY Fed President Williams worries war will slow growth, aggravate inflation

Williams noted that the conflict has "intensified the uncertainty" around national and local conditions.

CNBC - Business - 12 days ago

Trump threatens to fire Powell if the Fed chair doesn't leave office on his own

Though most Fed chairs in the past have left after being replaced, Powell has demurred on what he plans to do.

CNBC - Business - 14 days ago

AI chatbots often 'hallucinate' and give inaccurate medical information – study

Research found half of the information given in response to 50 medical questions was ‘problematic’.

Evening Standard - Health - 15 days ago

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Huffington Post - Weird - 16 days ago

How to breathe in fewer microplastics in your home -- Clouds of microplastics concentrate in the air of our homes, and we could be breathing in millions of them each year. A few changes can help us reduce exposure.

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BBC News - Health - 18 days ago

Inflation held sticky at 3% as U.S. headed into war with Iran, key Fed gauge shows

The gauge released Thursday offers the Federal Reserve a snapshot of conditions leading into the Iran war.

CNBC - Business - 20 days ago

US fertility rate drops to all-time low in 2025: What it means

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International The News - Health - 20 days ago

Markets shift back toward potential rate cut this year with ceasefire in place

Odds for a reduction jumped Wednesday morning, hitting about 43%, according to the CME Group.

CNBC - Business - 21 days ago

Interest rate to be capped on some student loans

Those on plan 2 and 3 loans in England and Wales will have interest rates capped at 6% from September, the Treasury says.

Sky News - Business - 22 days ago

Australia's most decorated veteran charged with war crimes

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Sky News - World - 22 days ago

Trump admin finalizes better-than-feared Medicare Advantage payment rate

The Trump administration will increase average Medicare Advantage payments by 2.48%, or more than $13 billion, in 2027.

CNBC - Health - 22 days ago

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Huffington Post - Science - 23 days ago

How banks are only 'partially' raising rates for savers

Savers are having to jump through hoops to get the full benefit of recent interest rate rises from the Reserve Bank.

Sydney Morning Herald - Business - 24 days ago

Why $4 a gallon gas prices won't trigger Fed rate hikes — and could lead to cuts

While there's still plenty of uncertainty about where rates are headed, Wall Street commentary shifted back to expectations for cuts.

CNBC - Business - 28 days ago

Qatar's rise as a global startup hub: Unlocking strategic partnership opportunities with Uzbekistan

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Peninsula Qatar - Opinion - 30 days ago

Markets see Fed's next move as potential hike as oil prices, inflation fears rise

Traders in the futures market shifted the probability of a rate increase by the end of 2026 to 52% on Friday morning.

CNBC - Business - 1 month ago

Tehran has responded to attacks with speed and strategy - Iranians are bracing for a long war

Iran seems to have been waiting for this war for years. Its leadership is hydra-headed, programmed to replace itself. It has so far proven surprisingly capable of responding to attacks with speed and strategy despite its enemies' claims it has been decapitated.

Sky News - World - 1 month ago

Transportation department's changes to federal diversity program risks hurting Chicago's small businesses

The U.S. Department of Transportation says race and gender no longer can be considered in determining whether a company is disadvantaged under the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise program.

Chicago Sun-Times - Business - 1 month ago

Federal cyber experts called Microsoft's cloud a 'pile of shit,' approved it anyway

One Microsoft product was approved despite years of concerns about its security.

Ars Technica - Business - 1 month ago

US Fed confronts stagflation risk as Iran war triggers oil shock and clouds rate path -- 3 min read

Surging crude prices, slowing growth, and mixed jobs data leave the U.S. Federal Reserve balancing inflation risks against a weakening economy

First Post - Top Stories - 1 month ago

Beyond words: Incarcerated women's responses to punitive systems in Peru

A collage-based artistic creation workshop revealed how a group of incarcerated women counter the dynamics and effects of imprisonment through individual reflection, creative practice, and the sustaining of collective bonds.

Global Voices - Entertainment - 1 month ago

President Trump's Elaborate Secret Plan To Attack Iran

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Inside Edition - Politics - 1 month ago

College majors with the highest earnings potential and lowest jobless rates -- A college degree still provides an edge when it comes to finding a good job, but a person's major may be just as important to career stability, research suggests.

A college degree still provides an edge when it comes to finding a good job, but a person's major may be just as important to career stability, research suggests.

CBS News - Business - 2 months ago

President Trump Says He Will Release Files About Extraterrestrial Life

President Donald Trump said he is about to make major revelations on one of the biggest mysteries of modern times.

Inside Edition - Politics - 2 months ago

A&W Contractors navigates changes in federal diversity guidelines

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Chicago Sun-Times - Business - 2 months ago

Dollar rebounds while gold climbs again before Fed update

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Peninsula Qatar - Top Stories - 3 months ago

Apple Didn't Have an AI Strategy. So It's Buying One From Google.

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New York Magazine - Technology - 3 months ago

Dominican Republic wastes renewable energy while fossil fuel thermoelectric plants operate above legal limits

Non-compliance with Technical Minimum Power, causing a greater injection of fossil-fuel-generated energy into the grid, violates Dominican legislation and hinders climate commitments, especially when renewable energy companies’ production remains restricted.

Global Voices - Business - 4 months ago

Foreign outbreaks, lower vaccination rates are troubling signs for California's coming flu season

Last year’s flu season was the worst California had seen in years — and state health officials warn this year could potentially be just as bad.

Los Angeles Times - Science - 6 months ago

Brown to cut 48 jobs, scrap 55 open positions following federal pressure, student's exposé of Ivy League bloat

Brown University eliminated 103 positions following federal budget pressures and a student's exposé of unnecessary administrative staff at the university.

Fox News - Business - 7 months ago

STDs fall in adults, syphilis in newborns rises: CDC data -- While sexually transmitted disease rates for U.S. adults fell last year, syphilis in newborns​ continued to rise, according to new data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

While sexually transmitted disease rates for U.S. adults fell last year, syphilis in newborns​ continued to rise, according to new data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

CBS News - Health - 7 months ago

'Will federalise DC if...': Trump says US capital 'booming' but threatens national emergency again

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First Post - World - 7 months ago

Federal judge upholds Hamtramck's Pride flag ban, dismisses lawsuit

Clashes over the Pride flag have divided the diverse city

Detroit Metro Times - Top Stories - 7 months ago

Detroit father of 5 released from ICE detention after federal court order

A judge ruled that a Trump administration directive was “not only wrong but also fundamentally unfair”

Detroit Metro Times - Top Stories - 7 months ago

The Texas Redistricting Fight Has Been the Testing Ground for the Trump Administration's Latest Legal Strategy

The administration has been testing a strategy of using the courts as leverage to force political outcomes. In Texas, the state’s leaders and conservative activists have been willing, if not eager, collaborators.

ProPublica - Politics - 8 months ago

How We Tracked Workforce Reductions at Federal Health Agencies

When the Trump administration refused to reveal how many workers had left federal health agencies, ProPublica turned to a federal employee directory to quantify the impact. Here’s how we did it.

ProPublica - Politics - 8 months ago

Today's mortgage interest rates fall for 30-year terms while 15-year terms remain unchanged | August 14, 2024

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Fox News - Business - 8 months ago

Canada needs agency to manage public UFO sightings, says new federal report -- Bryce Hoye -- News -- - -- Canada -- - -- Manitoba

Whether you're a believer, skeptic or fall somewhere in between, a new federally-commissioned report recommends a government agency be tasked with responding to UFO reports from the public and pilots.

CBC News - Technology - 9 months ago

Fed holds interest rate steady as it waits to see impact of tariffs

Interest rates hold steady as the Fed studies the impact of economic tariffs.

Fox News - Business - 11 months ago

Texas AG Ken Paxton Won't Face Federal Corruption Charges as He Gains Momentum for Likely Senate Run

The federal criminal investigation was the most serious legal threat the once-embattled Republican faced. With the probe now over, Paxton is gearing up to likely challenge U.S. Sen. John Cornyn in 2026.

ProPublica - Politics - 1 year ago

The Federal Reserve continues pause on interest rate cuts, expects two cuts later this year

The Fed didn’t cut interest rates in March, citing the stable economy and improving labor markets.

Fox News - Business - 1 year ago

The Washington Post's Strategy Is to Do Whatever Jeff Bezos Wants

The venerable paper has officially become the Amazon CEO’s plaything.

New York Magazine - Opinion - 1 year ago

ProPublica's Coverage of Donald Trump's Appointments — and How They Could Reshape Federal Agencies

President Trump’s nominees for key positions have a history of pushing back against the work of the departments and agencies they’ve been chosen to lead.

ProPublica - Politics - 1 year ago

Microsoft Bundling Practices Focus of Federal Antitrust Probe

The Federal Trade Commission has demanded information from Microsoft and interviewed competitors as the agency’s antitrust investigation heats up. The probe follows ProPublica reporting on how the company skirted and potentially violated federal law.

ProPublica - Technology - 1 year ago

How a Washington Tax Break for Data Centers Snowballed Into One of the State's Biggest Corporate Giveaways

Companies have saved $474 million since 2018, with most of the windfall going to Washington-based tech giant Microsoft. Lawmakers repeatedly expanded who qualifies, and they lowered the number of jobs expected in return.

ProPublica - Technology - 1 year ago