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Federal Money Is All Over Milwaukee. Biden Hopes Voters Will Notice.
White House officials have barnstormed Wisconsin to make the connection between big changes and their signature laws.The New York Times - Top stories - Joe Biden -
How do interest rates affect me?
Bank of England interest rates have an impact on the mortgage, loan and savings rates for millions of people.BBC News - Top stories -
US warns rates to stay high as it battles inflation
The US central bank has left interest rates unchanged again, noting a "lack of further progress" on inflation.BBC News - Top stories -
Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s custom Jordan 1s lead MLB kicks of the week
From Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s custom Jordan 1s to Jon Jay's Jordan 11s, check out the latest kicks of the week in the MLB.ESPN - Sports - MLB -
How Diablo 4's Loot Reborn Update Will Make Its Items, And Players, More Powerful Than Ever
With three seasons under Diablo 4's belt since its launch, it's safe to say a lot has changed for Blizzard's ARPG. But it will be the game's upcoming Season 4 update on May 14, dubbed Loot Reborn, that marks the biggest shift for Diablo 4 yet, ...GameSpot - Tech -
Apex Legends Trailer Reveals Season 21's Dimension-Hopping New Legend
Apex Legends Season 20: Breakout is nearing its end, and today, developer Respawn Entertainment gave players a taste of what's coming in Season 21 via a new episode of Stories From The Outlands, entitled Based On A True Story. The episode ...GameSpot - Tech -
'I Saw the TV Glow' is one of 2024's buzziest films. It took Jane Schoenbrun a lifetime to make it
Since its debut at the Sundance Film Festive, Jane Schoenbrun's “I Saw the TV Glow" has been hailed as an acutely intense psychodrama of self discoveryABC News - Entertainment -
Interest earned by big UK high street banks on BoE reserves surges to £9.2bn
MP highlights scale of lenders’ ‘unanticipated income’ in 2023, but acknowledges some progress towards better savings rates for consumersFinancial Times - Business - United Kingdom -
Interest earned by big UK high street banks on BoE reserves surges to £9.2bn
MP highlights scale of lenders’ ‘unanticipated income’ in 2023, but acknowledges some progress towards better savings rates for consumersFinancial Times - World - United Kingdom -
What marijuana reclassification means for the United States
The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration is moving toward reclassifying marijuana as a less dangerous drugABC News - Health -
What does a contempt of court ruling mean for Trump?
The judge overseeing former President Donald Trump's New York criminal trial has warned him he could go to jail for repeatedly attacking witnesses and jurors. Hugo Lowell, political investigations reporter for The Guardian, joins "America Decides" ...CBS News - Top stories - Donald Trump -
Nixon, Trump and What Justice for All Means in America
Here we are, watching the narrow, tawdry version of the trial the nation ought to have had 50 years ago.The New York Times - Top stories - Donald Trump -
What the First Amendment Means for Campus Protests
Encampments? Occupying buildings? Demonstrators cite their right to free expression, but the issues are thorny.The New York Times - Top stories -
Your Little Black Dress Is…Fine. Here's How to Make It Brilliant.
A simple sheath is OK, but there’s a fine line between classic and boring. These new-silhouette black dresses ensure you won’t look like everyone else.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Fed holds interest rates steady at highest level since 2001
The U.S. economy has faced a months-long stretch of stubborn inflation.ABC News - Top stories - Federal Reserve -
Why you should get a home equity loan with interest rates on hold
With high interest rates on hold, it may be time to consider a home equity loan. Here's why.CBS News - Top stories -
Why you should invest in gold with interest rates paused
Gold investing makes sense now that the Fed rate is paused at a 23-year high. Here's why.CBS News - Top stories -
3 things to do (and 3 things to avoid) with interest rates paused
You can make higher interest rates work for you by making these three moves (and avoiding these three mistakes) now.CBS News - Top stories -
Breaking down the Fed decision to keep interest rates steady
The Federal Reserve announced Wednesday it is keeping interest rates steady. The move comes as the central bank continues to deal with inflation. Jeanna Smialek, Federal Reserve and economy reporter for The New York Times, joins CBS News to discuss.CBS News - Top stories - Federal Reserve -
Standard Chartered beats profit forecasts on back of higher interest rates
Emerging-markets lender reports $1.9bn in first-quarter pre-tax profitsFinancial Times - Business -
Weak Equities Could Give Dollar an Extra Lift if Fed Points to Rate-Cut Delays
Equity markets falling while the Fed pushes back on interest-rate cut prospects due to persistently high inflation during Wednesday’s announcement, could be a boon for the dollar, ING said.The Wall Street Journal - World - Federal Reserve -
Major U.S. stock indexes ended on another low note, with the S&P 500, Nasdaq and Dow shedding 1.6%, 2% and 1.5%, respectively.
Major U.S. stock indexes ended on another low note, with the S&P 500, Nasdaq and Dow shedding 1.6%, 2% and 1.5%, respectively.The Wall Street Journal - World -
The S&P 500 extended its recent slide after the central bank's outlook, falling 0.3% and matching the Nasdaq's session decline. The Dow rose 0.2%.
The S&P 500 extended its recent slide after the central bank’s outlook, falling 0.3% and matching the Nasdaq’s session decline. The Dow rose 0.2%.The Wall Street Journal - World -
A Mixed Bag for Small Businesses Seeking Federal Contracts: More Money, Fewer Winners
The government spent a record-breaking $178.6 billion on small businesses. But the federal small-business contracting base is still shrinking.Inc. - Business -
Fed holds interest rates at 23-year high as inflation continues to push back timing of a rate cut
The Federal Reserve said Wednesday it will hold interest rates at a 23-year high, making borrowing tougher for everything from car loans to mortgages.CNN - Top stories - Federal Reserve -
The Fed rate decision meeting is today. Here are the odds of a cut.
Inflation-weary consumers have also been slammed by high borrowing costs. Here's what economists expect the Fed to announce.CBS News - Top stories - Federal Reserve -
New Series I bond rate drops to 4.28%, but your rate could be much less if you bought at the peak
The fixed rate holds at 1.3% on new purchases for the next six months, but the inflation-adjusted rate is slightly lower than six months ago.MarketWatch - Business -
Does financial literacy actually improve your money habits? Some experts still aren’t so sure.
The pandemic spurred new investment in financial-education programs. But some critics say it’s a shortsighted solution to the challenges we face in managing our money.MarketWatch - Business -
Trump held in contempt for violating gag order in "hush money" trial. Here's why.
Judge Juan Merchan said Trump violated the order nine times in recent weeks and fined him $1,000 for each violation.CBS News - Politics - Donald Trump -
What the US non-compete ban could mean for workers
Restrictive clauses intended for highly paid workers now affect tens of millionsFinancial Times - World -
Analysis: What would a full rollout of autopilot in China mean for Tesla?
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What do the US campus protests mean for Joe Biden in November?
Thousands of students have rallied for Palestine, after hundreds of thousands of Democrats declined to vote for Biden in the primary. Sign up for The Stakes: a free newsletter on the 2024 US presidential electionThe policies of Joe Biden and ...The Guardian - World - Joe Biden -
Parker had 'it factor': What legend's retirement means for WNBA, Aces
Candace Parker's career was defined not just by titles and awards, but by influence.ESPN - Sports -
Rates Staying Higher for Longer Could Mean More Big Goodwill Write-DownsAhead
Walgreens, Lumen, Truist and Verizon are among the companies with the largest impairments in the past year.The Wall Street Journal - World -
What you should know if there's no sexual attraction for your partner, according to a therapist
Why would a person pick a potential life partner without feeling the spark of sexual attraction? And can these relationships survive and thrive? Can sexual attraction be cultivated later? Therapist Ian Kerner shares what he's learned in his practice.CNN - Top stories -
Defaults are reaching historic levels in the office market as a growing number of owners capitulate to high interest rates and weak demand.
Defaults are reaching historic levels in the office market as a growing number of owners capitulate to high interest rates and weak demand.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Trump tariffs, tax cuts and interest rates likely to fuel inflation, Wall Street and economists agree
Former President Donald Trump is building a second-term economic agenda that analysts say could reheat the very inflation that he has slammed President Joe Biden for creating.NBC News - Top stories - Donald Trump -
Higher interest rates make government debt unviable as an economic solution | Kenneth Rogoff
Big economies such as the US must change fiscal policy as the realities of debt and inflation bite. For more than a decade, numerous economists – primarily but not exclusively on the left – have argued that the potential benefits of using debt to ...The Guardian - World -
Here's What Happened When These Cities Raised Taxes to Fund Child Care
Parents say the free day care 'changed my life,' allowing workers at low-wage jobs to balance household budgets and start saving.Inc. - Business -
Biden Signs TikTok Ban Bill Into Law. Here’s What Happens Next.
President Biden has signed the bill to force a sale of the video app or ban it. Now the law faces court challenges, a shortage of qualified buyers and Beijing’s hostility.The New York Times - Tech - Joe Biden