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Iran war reinforces strategies for Baltic defense, Navy commander says

NATO boosts Baltic Sea defenses as lessons from Iran conflict highlight need to secure vital maritime chokepoints and deter Russian threats.

Stars and Stripes - World - 22 minutes ago

Messi hat-trick fuels Argentina's World Cup title hopes - Fans in Buenos Aires celebrated as Lionel Messi scored a hat-trick to lead defending champions Argentina to a 3-0 victory over Algeria in their World Cup opener. 17/06/2026

Fans in Buenos Aires celebrated as Lionel Messi scored a hat-trick to lead defending champions Argentina to a 3-0 victory over Algeria in their World Cup opener.

Euronews - World - 25 minutes ago

Bank of England holds interest rates at 3.75%

The Bank last cut interest rates in December but upheaval in the Middle East has stalled any further reductions.

BBC News - Top Stories - 35 minutes ago

Knicks celebrate NBA champsionship -- On Thursday, New York City is celebrating the Knicks' NBA championship with a victory parade. Knicks legends like Walt "Clyde" Frazier and Patrick Ewing will be in attendance and Alicia Keys will perform to close it out.

On Thursday, New York City is celebrating the Knicks' NBA championship with a victory parade. Knicks legends like Walt "Clyde" Frazier and Patrick Ewing will be in attendance and Alicia Keys will perform to close it out.

CBS News - Top Stories - 38 minutes ago

Knick York Post: Celebrate the team's historic win with our limited-edition tee

Knicks in five! Grab our limited-edition victory tee and join the New York Post in celebrating the historic championship win.

New York Post - Politics - 48 minutes ago

UPDATE - UAE launches new finance strategy - 3 - m read

UAE Ministry of Finance unveils 2027-2029 plan to boost fiscal efficiency, strengthen sustainability and cement the country’s role as a global financial hub.

Gulf News - Business - 1 hour ago

Bank of England holds interest rates at 3.75% but says inflation still to rise

Policymakers nonetheless said that a recent fall in energy prices meant it was no longer expecting inflation to go as high as it was in April.

Independent UK - Business - 1 hour ago

Iran deal details spark criticism, New York celebrates the Knicks' with championship parade

The full U.S.-Iran memorandum is finally public, and critics say the agreement gives Tehran major concessions on both its nuclear program and control of the Strait of Hormuz. We break down what...

New York Post - Opinion - 1 hour ago

Bank of England holds main interest rate at 3.75% as inflation pressures on UK economy become more benign

Bank of England holds main interest rate at 3.75% as inflation pressures on UK economy become more benign.

Bay to Bay News - World - 2 hours ago

Bank of England holds interest rates at 3.75% amid Iran war peace prospects

The Bank of England's Monetary Policy Committee voted 7-2 to keep rates on hold.

CNBC - Business - 2 hours ago

Lindsay Lohan shares unseen family moments as she celebrates husband's birthday

Lindsay Lohan paid a touching tribute to her husband Bader Shammas on his 40th birthday.Taking to her Instagram handle on Wednesday, the 39-year-old actress posted a sweet video montage in honor of...

International The News - Entertainment - 2 hours ago

Javier Bardem joins Hollywood greats at landmark ceremony - Spanish film star Javier Bardem was honoured in Los Angeles on 16 June with a place in the celebrated forecourt of the TCL Chinese Theatre, a distinction reserved for some of cinema's biggest names. 17/06/2026

Video. Spanish film star Javier Bardem was honoured in Los Angeles on 16 June with a place in the celebrated forecourt of the TCL Chinese Theatre, a distinction reserved for some of cinema's biggest names.

Euronews - World - 3 hours ago

Warsh to review how Fed works after holding US interest rates at first meeting

The Federal Reserve held rates between 3.5% and 3.75% after Kevin Warsh's first meeting in charge of the central bank.

BBC News - Top Stories - 4 hours ago

Video: MOI reiterates work visa issuance service available on Metrash app

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Interior (MOI) has reminded residents and citizens that the Metrash app allows users to apply for work visa issuance easi...

Peninsula Qatar - Entertainment - 4 hours ago

As we celebrate America's 250th, appreciate what makes our nation great [letter]

Soon we will be celebrating the 250th anniversary of the birth of our country. It will be a time for reflection on all the benefits and protections we enjoy in

Lancaster Online - Opinion - 4 hours ago

U.S. Federal Reserve leaves interest rate unchanged, but some policymakers expect hike this year -- -

The Federal Reserve held interest rates steady on Wednesday, but policymakers ‌expect a hike in borrowing costs later this year amid growing concerns about inflation lodged above the U.S. central bank's two per cent target.

CBC News - Business - 5 hours ago

Ross Kemp beats his chest as he celebrates England victory

The documentary maker and soap star is famed for his passionate reaction to football.

Evening Standard - Entertainment - 5 hours ago

Incarcerated veteran's challenge to keep disability benefits heads to Supreme Court

Floyd D. Johnson claims that his constitutional rights were violated when the VA reduced his disability rating from 80% to 10%.

Stars and Stripes - World - 8 hours ago

Fed keeps rates unchanged but signals possible hike this year

The Federal Reserve left interest rates unchanged at its first policy meeting under chair Kevin Warsh, but nearly half of policymakers signalled they could support a rate hike later this year as inflation remains elevated.

Euronews - Business - 9 hours ago

Trump now OK with Fed holding or raising rates with Powell gone

Trump spent the first year and a half of his term bullying former Fed Chair Jerome Powell over his refusal to lower interest rates fast enough for the president’s liking

Independent UK - US News - 13 hours ago

Fed Leaves Rates Unchanged at Warsh's 1st Meeting

The Fed attributes inflation running above its 2 percent target to supply-side shocks.

Epoch Times - US News - 16 hours ago

Dow tumbles 500 points as possible rate hike under new Fed chief rattles Wall Street

In his first press conference as head of the central bank, Warsh said he’s also considering a revamp of how the Fed communicates with the market and US households and businesses.

New York Post - Business - 17 hours ago

Fed begins Warsh era by keeping U.S. rates on hold, sees one hike later this year

The U.S. Federal Reserve held interest rates steady, but expects a hike in borrowing costs later this year amid growing concerns about inflation.

CTV News - Business - 18 hours ago

Ukraine's Strikes Deep Into Russia Are Draining Its Air Defenses at an 'Unsustainable Rate': Report

Russia is facing a shortage of S-300 interceptor missiles, a Soviet-designed surface-to-air defense system that has long been a cornerstone of the country's layered air defense network.

International Business Times - World - 18 hours ago

Federal Reserve keeps rate unchanged, but nearly half of policymakers would support hike this year

The Federal Reserve kept its key rate unchanged Wednesday yet nearly half the central bank’s policymakers said they could support a rate hike later this year, an unexpectedly aggressive outcome that would disappoint President Trump and suggests heightened concerns about persistent inflation.

Los Angeles Times - World - 18 hours ago

Fed holds rates steady as US inflation stays elevated

The U.S. Federal Reserve left its benchmark interest rate unchanged at 3.5%-3.75% on Wednesday, saying economic activity continues to expand at a solid...

Daily Sabah - Business - 19 hours ago

Fed holds rates steady, pares down statement to remove cutting bias

The Federal Reserve on Wednesday released its interest rate decision.

CNBC - US News - 19 hours ago

Chairman Warsh drastically alters Fed rate statement. Here's what's changed

This is a comparison of Wednesday's Federal Open Market Committee statement with the one issued after the Fed's previous policymaking meeting in April.

CNBC - US News - 19 hours ago

Investors await possible US-Iran deal and Fed rate decision

Leah Bennett of Concurrent says even with a US-Iran deal, it will take time for oil prices to normalise.

BBC News - Business - 21 hours ago

Russian Tu-22M3 bomber crashes during training flight - Russian Tu-22M3 strategic bomber has crashed in the Irkutsk region during a training flight, amid reports of engine failure. The Defence Ministry said it was not carrying weapons and the crew ejected safely. Four people were taken to hospital. 16/06/2026

Video. Russian Tu-22M3 strategic bomber has crashed in the Irkutsk region during a training flight, amid reports of engine failure. The Defence Ministry said it was not carrying weapons and the crew ejected safely. Four people were taken to hospital.

Euronews - World - 21 hours ago

Central Banks Increase Domestic Gold Holdings As Geopolitical Risks Drive Reserve Strategy Shift

A global shift in bullion storage is emerging as monetary authorities reassess access, security and diversification in reserve assets amid ongoing geopolitical strains.

International Business Times - World - 22 hours ago

Carvana's new vehicle strategy turns dealer into 'playground,' test-drive center

But don't expect Carvana to sell you a vehicle at one of its seven Stellantis stores, marking a stark contrast from typical franchised dealers.

CNBC - US News - 23 hours ago

Is Russia burning through air defense missiles at an "unsustainable rate"? -- Ukraine intelligence indicates the country's stepped up drone strikes are forcing Russia to burn through interceptor missiles, possibly faster than it can build new ones.

Ukraine intelligence indicates the country's stepped up drone strikes are forcing Russia to burn through interceptor missiles, possibly faster than it can build new ones.

CBS News - World - 23 hours ago

Draft US-Iran deal leaves regime in 'stronger strategic position,' think tank warns

President Trump and Vice President JD Vance maintain that the prematurely circulating details of the 12-point memorandum of understanding (MOU) between the sides is only a draft and subject to change.

New York Post - Top Stories - 23 hours ago

Stock of interest-only homeowner mortgages fell in 2025 – UK Finance

The interest-only book has shrunk in size each year since the end of the financial crisis, the banking and finance industry body said

Evening Standard - Top Stories - 1 day ago

Universe still expanding at accelerating rate: Study

New supernova data confirms that the universe’s expansion is still accelerating, supporting the dark energy model

Daily Sabah - Science - 1 day ago

Bank set to hold interest rates after steady inflation and Iran peace deal

New inflation data has reinforced expectations that policymakers will not need to increase interest rates at the next announcement on Thursday.

Evening Standard - Business - 1 day ago

Warsh takes the helm: What to watch as the Fed weighs rate decision

The Federal Reserve opens a new chapter on Wednesday as Kevin Warsh chairs his first policy meeting. While interest rates are widely expected to remain unchanged, investors will be hunting for the first clues to how the US central bank's new leader intends to steer it.

Euronews - Business - 1 day ago

Newcomers are buying homes faster as Canadian-born ownership rates decline: StatCan

Recent immigrants to Canada are increasingly becoming homeowners, with new data from Statistics Canada showing that homeownership rose between 2018 to 2021 even as rates declined among Canadian-born individuals.

CTV News - Business - 1 day ago

Cardiff woman, 24, dies just days after desperate plea to 'keep living'

Caitlin's family said she experienced a sudden and serious brain bleed which caused a rapid decline in her health

WalesOnline - Health - 1 day ago

UK inflation rate remains unchanged at 2.8% despite soaring air fares

The Office for National Statistics has revealed the latest figures

Independent UK - Business - 1 day ago

Cubs legend Billy Williams celebrates his 88th birthday with pride, enthusiasm and memories

The Hall of Famer cheers on the next generation of Chicago stars with the contentment of a living legend.

Chicago Sun-Times - Sports - 1 day ago

Panic over data centers is wildly exaggerated — they use less water than golf courses and less energy than fridges

Young people have plenty of reasons to be concerned about AI. But they should focus on the real ones, instead of peddling misinformation.

New York Post - Top Stories - 1 day ago

Fed Chair Warsh expected to withhold 'dot' from central bank's rate outlook

The central bank's Federal Open Market Committee is set to release its quarterly update of where individual officials expect interest rates to head.

CNBC - US News - 1 day ago

What to expect as Kevin Warsh leads his first Fed interest rate meeting -- New Fed Chairman Kevin Warsh is stepping in at a critical juncture for the U.S. economy, with inflation at its highest level in more than three years.

New Fed Chairman Kevin Warsh is stepping in at a critical juncture for the U.S. economy, with inflation at its highest level in more than three years.

CBS News - Business - 1 day ago

Bank of Japan lifts rates to highest level since 1995

The Bank of Japan has raised interest rates to 1%, the highest level since 1995, as it seeks to curb inflation fueled by higher energy prices and a weak yen

Russia Today - Business - 1 day ago

Winning the AI Moment in Sales: Jill Yahnite On Why Strategy and Mindset Matter More Than Tools

As artificial intelligence reshapes how organizations operate and scale, many leaders are navigating a landscape where change is constant and strategic clarity is increasingly critical.

International Business Times - Technology - 1 day ago

All eyes turn to Fed chair Kevin Warsh and his first moves on interest rates

Warsh may provide the first hints of an answer when he oversees his first Fed policy meeting as chair and holds a news conference afterward.

One America News Network - Top Stories - 1 day ago

Israeli press casts emerging US-Iran deal as a strategic defeat for Netanyahu

Military correspondents and economic commentators warn that a costly and inconclusive war has left Tehran emboldened and the prime minister diminished at home

Middle East Eye - US News - 1 day ago

Bob Odenkirk Revives Saul Goodman to Celebrate America's 250th as Only He Can

Bob Odenkirk has brought back his Better Call Saul and Breaking Bad character Saul Goodman to celebrate America's 250th as only he can - by reminding us of our rights.

Consequence of Sound - Entertainment - 1 day ago

Trump Hopeful After Iran Deal, Reiterates Warning on Nuclear Weapons

The warning comes as the United States and Iran have made progress toward a potential diplomatic resolution to the ongoing Middle East conflict.

Epoch Times - US News - 1 day ago

America's Block Party to celebrate July 4th with benefit concert -- America's Block Party will celebrate the nation's 250th birthday this Fourth of July with a benefit concert in Los Angeles and events in local communities around the country. -- Jun 15

America's Block Party will celebrate the nation's 250th birthday this Fourth of July with a benefit concert in Los Angeles and events in local communities around the country.

CBS News - Entertainment - 2 days ago

Japan interest rates hit a three-decade high: What you need to know

Japan’s central bank has reportedly lifted its central benchmark rate to a new 31-year-high following a soar in global energy prices, marking a significant shift in raising its policy rate to...

International The News - Business - 2 days ago

Bank of Japan raises its key interest rate to a three-decade high

The Bank of Japan raised its benchmark interest rate to 1% on Tuesday, citing challenges stemming from a weak Japanese yen and higher prices.

Euronews - Business - 2 days ago

RBA pauses on rates for first time this year but doesn't rule out more hikes — as it happened

Inflation is still too high and remains a central concern for the Reserve Bank of Australia, governor Michele Bullock said.

SBS - World - 2 days ago

Frustrated Iran vents about restrictions after draw with New Zealand at World Cup

After a World Cup journey hampered by war, visa restrictions and a warning from President Trump, Iran manages to play New Zealand to a draw in its opener.

Los Angeles Times - Sports - 2 days ago

Eight ways to celebrate Juneteenth in Greater Boston

From art-packed open houses to outdoor carnivals to live interactive game shows, here are standout ways to honor, remember, and celebrate with family, friends, and the neighbors you haven’t met yet.

Boston Globe - Entertainment - 2 days ago

Jazeera Airways Appoints Andrew Littledale as New CFO to Drive Financial Strategy and Support Growth

Jazeera Airways, Kuwait's leading low-cost carrier, has announced the appointment of Andrew Littledale as Chief Financial Officer (CFO), effective 1 Ju

Albawaba - Business - 2 days ago

America's Birthday Isn't About Trump -- Trump and his critics are making the president the focus of the country's 250th anniversary. But Americans have so much more to celebrate.

Trump and his critics are making the president the focus of the country’s 250th anniversary. But Americans have so much more to celebrate.

CBS News - Top Stories - 2 days ago

What one country's experiment says about attempts to boost birth rates -- Why did Hungary's pronatalist approach deliver an early rise in births only then to fall back? And what lessons does it offer to other countries desperate to lift fertility?

Why did Hungary’s pronatalist approach deliver an early rise in births only then to fall back? And what lessons does it offer to other countries desperate to lift fertility?

BBC News - Health - 2 days ago

Hackers Linked to Iran Claim to Have Infiltrated FBI Drone Network

An Iran-linked hacker group called Handala on Friday claimed to have infiltrated the surveillance drones operated by the FBI.

Breitbart - Technology - 2 days ago

Türkiye's AI strategy and the coming technological order

Türkiye’s AI Action Plan is not just a technology roadmap but a strategic vision for digital sovereignty and national autonomy

Daily Sabah - Opinion - 2 days ago

Medicare Plans Compared Based on Denial Rates for Specialized Care

In some cases, denial rates were strikingly high, especially for some of the largest Medicare Advantage companies.

Newsweek - Health - 2 days ago

Steven Spielberg Infiltrated Hollywood

Over 30 actors, filmmakers, and close friends recount how Steven Spielberg infiltrated Hollywood and helped the Movie Brats take over.

New York Magazine - Top Stories - 3 days ago

Why critical minerals are becoming strategic assets -- m read

How the global race for lithium, cobalt and rare earths is reshaping geopolitics, AI, clean energy and defence — with the Gulf emerging as a key player.

Gulf News - Opinion - 3 days ago

As Trump celebrates 80th birthday with a UFC cage-fighting event, big issues loom over his presidency

President Trump is celebrating turning 80 with a UFC cage-fighting event on the White House's South Lawn, at a time of troubling issues for his presidency.

Los Angeles Times - Politics - 3 days ago

Spike Lee, Timothée Chalamet, Ben Stiller Celebrate Knicks' NBA Finals Win: 'Way Rather This Than the Oscars'

The New York team won its first title since 1973 with a 94-90 victory over the San Antonio Spurs in Texas Saturday night.

Hollywood Reporter - Politics - 4 days ago

Ottawa has struggled to increase grocery competition. Will the new food strategy help? -- Abby Hughes

The federal government has pledged $3 billion which it says will add more food terminals in Canada, help the Competition Bureau sniff out and penalize anticompetitive behaviour, and help Canada produce more of its own food. Independent grocers say it's a step in the right direction when it comes to helping them compete, but won't topple the dominance of the country's major grocers.

CBC News - Business - 4 days ago

Roman baths in central Türkiye see surge in tourist interest

The Sarıkaya Roman Baths, known in antiquity as Basilica Therma and locally as “Kral Kızı” (“King’s Daughter”), have reopened to visitors with...

Daily Sabah - Science - 6 days ago

Bank of Canada keeps key interest rate at 2.25% as it tries to balance competing economic risks -- Abby Hughes

The central bank was largely expected to hold its benchmark rate at 2.25 — a fifth consecutive hold. Bank of Canada governor Tiff Macklem said the decision to stay on pause was made in effort to balance inflation threats from high oil prices, and sluggishness in the economy brought on by the uncertainty of the trade war with the U.S.

CBC News - Business - 6 days ago

LARRY KUDLOW: Trump's secret oil stash could steady Fed interest rates

Today’s inflation report is a reminder that this war will end soon and oil and gasoline prices will come down significantly

Fox News - Business - 7 days ago

Inflation accelerates to a three-year high, eroding paychecks

Inflation Picks Up to Three-Year High, Eroding Paychecks

Los Angeles Times - Business - 7 days ago

Bank of Canada expected to hold interest rates amid economic uncertainty

The Bank of Canada is expected to leave its benchmark interest rate unchanged when it delivers its latest monetary policy decision on Wednesday morning. Economists widely predict the central bank...

International The News - Business - 8 days ago

Energy prices take center stage as the ECB prepares to decide on rates

The ECB is expected to raise rates by 25 basis points as higher energy prices drive inflation and raise concerns about broader price pressures.

CNBC - Business - 8 days ago

Clark County residents warned to brace for health insurance rate hikes next year

Clark County residents can expect to pay more for health insurance again next year as companies ask the state insurance commissioner to consider approving an average 22.4 percent rate increase for ind

The Columbian - Health - 8 days ago

Introducing the Boston Globe's 2026 Tech Power Players -- Founders, policy makers, and other leaders say innovation is alive and well as the region generates the most buzz it's seen in years.

From artificial intelligence to quantum computing to energy, the 2026 honorees are on the cutting edge of the region's technology industries.

Boston Globe - Business - 9 days ago

Russia reports record-high employment rate

Russia’s employment rate climbed to a record high of 61.5%, but officials warn of labor shortages, low productivity and workforce pressures

Russia Today - Business - 9 days ago

Corporate America Is Experiencing AI Sticker Shock

Many companies went all-in on using AI. Then they got the bill.

New York Magazine - Technology - 10 days ago

Stay hydrated and get enough sleep during World Cup, football fans urged

Experts said a combination of alcohol, late nights, snacking and stress can all take their toll on the body.

Evening Standard - Health - 10 days ago

WHO unveils $518 million strategy to curb Africa Ebola outbreak

The World Health Organization reportedly announced a $518 million, six-month joint strategy to fight Ebola on Friday, calling for political commitment to halt the transmission of an outbreak that is...

International The News - Health - 11 days ago

What's Behind the Corporate Pillaging of "60 Minutes"

By firing veteran correspondent Scott Pelley, the leaders of CBS News have elevated toadying over truth-telling.

The Nation - Entertainment - 12 days ago

Big Tech bets on Türkiye as cloud investments accelerate

Only a few months after Google Cloud announced a $3 billion investment in partnership with Turkcell in November 2025, Amazon Web Services (AWS) has also...

Daily Sabah - Business - 12 days ago

Let's not make the same mistake as the UK. 'Sensible' degrees are overrated

Coding and accountancy were once trumpeted as secure careers, but AI is showing otherwise

Irish Times - Opinion - 13 days ago

Modern ports, rising interest elevate Türkiye's cruise market status

Türkiye is gaining an increasingly strong position within the global cruise network with both its passenger potential and port infrastructure, a sector...

Daily Sabah - Business - 17 days ago

Type 2 diabetes rates 'rising twice as fast in younger women'

It has been suggested that the figure could be down to ‘little or no follow-up care’ for those who develop the condition while pregnant.

Evening Standard - Health - 21 days ago

Zuckerberg's philanthropic venture unveils AI world model to accelerate drug discovery

Mark Zuckerberg’s philanthropic venture Biohub, along with his wife Dr.Priscilla Chan officially launched a world model of protein biology to advance medical innovation. Proteins are the...

International The News - Health - 21 days ago

Israeli strikes kill Palestinians and Lebanese preparing to celebrate Eid al-Adha

Social media reacts as dozens killed in Lebanon and Gaza after Israeli bombardment ahead of Islamic holiday

Middle East Eye - Top Stories - 22 days ago

Why an uneven heart rate could be a good thing

Micro-fluctuations in the time between heartbeats are proving a helpful indicator of mental health, stress levels, exercise capacity and even how well you are ageing.

BBC News - Health - 1 month ago

Inflation rate projected to hit 6% in the second quarter, top forecasters say

The recent surge in inflation is likely to get worse over the next several months, according to a survey Friday.

CNBC - Business - 1 month ago

Traders now see next Fed interest rate move as a hike following inflation surge

The fed funds futures market is pricing in an increase as soon as December.

CNBC - Business - 1 month ago

Why were Russian disinformation, government propaganda and AI-generated campaigning ineffective in Hungarian elections 2026?

In Hungary, AI fakes were more of an irritating factor, Russian disinformation did not reach the public, and EU regulations on transparency worked by forcing platforms to ban political ads.

Global Voices - Top Stories - 1 month ago

The All-American Rejects' Tyson Ritter Curates 10 Songs for Your Next House Party

The All-American Rejects frontman Tyson Ritter celebrates the band's new album Sandbox by listing 10 songs to play at your next house party.

Consequence of Sound - Top Stories - 1 month ago

Trump's Iran Strategy Has Reached a Dead End – and China's Xi Knows It

The White House Hoped Sanctions and Military Pressure Would Force Tehran to Yield. Instead, Trump Heads Into Talks With Xi Jinping Short on Bargaining Chips and Dependent on Chinese Mediation

Haaretz - World - 1 month ago

International Nurses Day celebrates birthday of Florence Nightingale

Nurses across the world are being thanked and celebrated during a global appreciation of their essential roles in healthcare

Evening Standard - World - 1 month ago

On the need to generate more questions than pleasant answers

“Human activity is rife with contradictions. The very same human being who creates art, who imagines futures, who develops technologies, is the one who uses them for their own destruction.”

Global Voices - Top Stories - 1 month ago

California gained jobs in March as unemployment rate drops to 5.3%

Despite tech layoffs, California added 28,700 jobs in March, dropping the state's unemployment rate to 5.3%

Los Angeles Times - Business - 1 month 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 - 2 months ago

Australia's most decorated veteran charged with war crimes

A civil court previously found Roberts-Smith had likely killed non-combatants unlawfully, and Australia's highest court last year refused to hear his appeal.

Sky News - World - 2 months 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 - 2 months 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 - 3 months 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 - 3 months ago

President Trump's Elaborate Secret Plan To Attack Iran

030226_trump_ww_plan_webPresident Donald Trump was at the center of an elaborate ploy to trick Iran's leaders into thinking that no attack was imminent. The day of deception began Friday as Trump left the White House for a rally in Texas.

Inside Edition - Politics - 3 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 - 3 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 - 7 months ago

Charlie Kirk Day: When It's Celebrated, What to Expect, and Is It a Federal Holiday?

Charlie Kirk Day 2025 commemorates the conservative leader's impact on faith and free speech through national observances and public gatherings.

International Business Times - US News - 8 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 - 8 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 - 9 months ago

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

Mortgage rates fluctuate almost daily based on economic conditions. Here are today’s mortgage rates and what you need to know about getting the best rate.

Fox News - Business - 10 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 - 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

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