Junk Fees Cost Consumers Tens of Billions Annually According to the White House
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The White House expects about 40,000 participants at its 'egg-ucation'-themed annual Easter egg roll
The White House says it's getting ready to welcome 40,000 people for its annual Easter Egg RollABC News - Entertainment -
Hidden Hospital Fees Cost Patients Hundreds of Dollars
Unsuspecting patients are finding themselves at the mercy of institutions tacking on the bills.The Wall Street Journal - World -
White House holds press briefing
Watch live coverage as White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre holds a press briefing.NBC News - Top stories -
Why an early Easter could cost retailers $1.6 billion this year
Easter sales will total $22.4 billion in 2024, according to the National Retail Federation — a 7% decline from last year.MarketWatch - Business -
White House signals heavy campaign travel for Biden
The White House has been adding more jobs to their scheduling and advance team, a sign that President Biden is ramping up for a robust travel schedule in the coming months as he readies for a fierce reelection battle against former President ...The Hill - Politics - Joe Biden -
White House press briefing: Watch live
White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre will deliver a daily press briefing Monday afternoon. President Biden is continuing an accelerated domestic travel schedule as he seeks to make his case for reelection at appearances before key ...The Hill - Politics -
Netanyahu's canceled delegation to DC perplexes White House
Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story Netanyahu's canceled delegation to DC perplexes White House The already tense relationship between the U.S. and ...The Hill - Politics -
Easter Egg Roll at the White House Fast Facts
Read CNN's Fast Facts about the annual White House Easter Egg Roll.CNN - Top stories -
U.S. corporations want a retroactive tax break from Congress that would cost Americans $33 billion
Retroactive removal of deduction limits is a giveaway to corporations.MarketWatch - Business -
Israel cancels White House visit after US doesn't block UN ceasefire vote
In a change in position, the US refrained from vetoing the ceasefire measure, which also calls for the release of hostages.BBC News - Top stories - Israel -
White House 'perplexed' after Netanyahu cancels delegation to DC
The White House on Monday said it was puzzled by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's decision to cancel a delegation meeting in Washington after the U.S. abstained from a U.N. Security Council vote calling for a cease-fire in Gaza. “We’re ...The Hill - Politics - Israel -
EXCLUSIVE: White House Announces New Resources for Small Child Care Businesses
The administration is planning to lean on the U.S. Small Business Administration to help it dispatch funds to alleviate America's growing child care crisis.Inc. - Business -
White House working with Baltimore officials after bridge collapse
The Biden administration is coordinating with Maryland officials after Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge collapsed early Tuesday morning. The bridge was struck by a large cargo ship and terrorism is not suspected. CBS News political ...CBS News - Top stories -
JPMorgan chief Dimon had White House lunch with Kamala Harris
Meeting comes after Wall Street titan praised Donald Trump in Davos interviewFinancial Times - Business -
Israel agrees to reschedule delegation visit to the White House: US official
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has agreed to reschedule his delegation’s visit to the White House after he canceled the trip on Monday.ABC News - Top stories - Israel -
Israel agrees to reschedule delegation to discuss Rafah operation: White House
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office has agreed to reschedule a high-level delegation meant to travel from Israel to Washington to discuss the ally’s plans for an operation in Rafah, the White House confirmed Wednesday. Days ...The Hill - Politics - Israel -
White House announces theme and details for 2024 Easter Egg Roll
The White House on Thursday cracked open the details of its upcoming Easter Egg Roll, slated for next Monday on the White House lawn. The first lady's office announced a continuation of the "EGGucation" theme that Jill Biden has used for each of ...The Hill - Politics -
White House releases first government-wide policy to mitigate AI risks
The White House on Thursday morning released its first government-wide policy aimed at mitigating the risks of artificial intelligence (AI), requiring agencies to take further action to report the use of AI and address risks the technology may ...The Hill - Politics -
The White House Puts New Guardrails on Government Use of AI
Vice President Kamala Harris says new rules for government AI deployments, including a requirement that algorithms are checked for bias, will “put the public interest first.”Wired - Tech -
White House ramps up defense of embattled Muslim American judicial nominee
The White House is amping up its defense of Adeel Mangi, who would be the first Muslim American ever to serve as a U.S. federal appeals court judge.NBC News - Politics -
Moscow concert hall attack: Islamic State solely responsible for Moscow attack, no Ukraine involvement - White House
US government early this month shared information with Russia about a planned attack in Moscow. Full story: arrests as death toll rises after terror attackSurvivors of Moscow attack tell of horrorState-owned media RIA reports that so many people ...The Guardian - World - Ukraine -
White House looking for 'opportunity to repeal' funding bill provision preventing US embassies from flying pride flags
The White House said it is looking to work with Congress to repeal an effective ban on LGBTQ pride flags flown over U.S. embassies in legislation funding the government through September. President Biden signed the $1.2 trillion spending package ...The Hill - Politics -
White House confirms Netanyahu has agreed to reschedule delegation to discuss Rafah operation
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First lady Jill Biden will publish children's book about White House cat
First lady Jill Biden will publish a new children’s book in June that follows the first family’s pet cat, Willow, on her journey moving to Washington, D.C., as she explores the various rooms in the White House and meets the people that keep daily ...The Hill - Politics - Joe Biden -
‘I’m spending a fortune on home maintenance. I realize my second husband is essentially living in my house for free’: What is a fair way to split costs?
‘When I married my husband, he sold his house, which was valued at about $100,000 more than mine, but he had no equity in it.’MarketWatch - Business -
Baltimore bridge collapse live news: White House says ‘our hearts go out to families’ of victims amid recovery operation
Officials say divers have not entered water yet due to moving debris; questions raised over economic impact of Key Bridge’s collapse. Baltimore bridge collapse victims: ‘Wonderful family people’Economic impact: US braces for supply chain ...The Guardian - World -
Social Security’s unethical use of junk data must stop
Congress needs to actually get into the details and pin down the source of the problem — and then provide some direction.The Hill - Politics -
S&P Global Cuts Paramount Credit Rating Into Junk Territory
The ratings company cut Paramount Global to BB-plus from BBB-minus, citing continuing cord cutting and elevated investments required to support the buildout of streaming services.The Wall Street Journal - World -
This is the happiest country for Gen Z and millennials, according to The World Happiness Report
Lithuania is the happiest country for people ages 30 and under. The United States came in at No. 62.CNBC - Business -
4 signs you should consider tax relief, according to experts
Tax relief services can help you negotiate a lower tax debt with the IRS. Here are four signs that you need help.CBS News - Top stories -
Byron: A Life in Ten Letters review – dispatches from a lusty life
Andrew Stauffer conveys the vigour and pace of the poet’s escapades with brio, but stumbles when he suggests Byron anticipated modern celebrity. Wordsworth called poetry “the spontaneous overflow of powerful feelings”, but in Byron’s case the ...The Guardian - World -
Ten-year Treasury yields rangebound ahead of inflation data
U.S. bond yields nudged higher early Thursday, remaining within the week’s tight range as traders kept powder dry ahead of inflation data on Friday.MarketWatch - Business -
Sophia Smith signs contract extension with Portland for highest annual NWSL salary
The Portland Thorns have announced that they have signed Sophia Smith to a contract extension through 2025, with a player option for 2026ABC News - Sports -
Video: Why Consumer Confidence Is Falling
The WSJ’s Dion Rabouin breaks down the latest conference board data and what consumers are saying about the economy.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Consumer Confidence Little Changed in March
Americans are feeling more upbeat about current business and labor market conditions, but are concerned about where the economy is headed.Inc. - Business -
BBC to explore reform of licence fee
Tim Davie says it is right to ask questions about the fee but it should be explored "with caution."BBC News - Top stories -
Nissan looks for partnerships to cut electric vehicle costs
Chief executive says ‘we cannot do this alone’ as carmaker responds to threat from Chinese rivalsFinancial Times - World -
Here's how much people are willing to spend on weight loss drugs, according to a new survey
Some patients are willing to pay more for GLP-1 weight loss drugs like Wegovy than others — and it's strongly correlated to their annual income.CNBC - Business -
Here’s how high bitcoin has to climb to make sense in a 60/40 portfolio, according to Citi
Is it now time for 55% stocks, 40% bonds and 5% bitcoin in a portfolio?MarketWatch - Business -
Rare white magpie caught on camera
Photographer Terry Wright said he felt like "the luckiest man alive" to capture the unusual bird.BBC News - Top stories