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Fed has hit the pause button for rates, and may only cut once this year, experts say
The Federal Reserve is going to sit on the sidelines and may only cut rates once this year, according to prominent economists attending the American Economic Association meeting in San Francisco ...MarketWatch - Jan. 6 -
The Vivienne, Winner of RuPaul’s Drag Race UK, Dies
James Lee Williams was best known by their stage name and also built a career in musical theater.The New York Times - Jan. 6 -
Even Before Alcohol Warning, Young Americans Sought Non-Alcoholic Options
Surgeon General Vivek Murthy suggested an update to warning labels on the risks of alcohol.Inc. - Jan. 5 -
A College Quarterback Had an Eight-Figure Deal. Now, He’s Transferring Again.
Jaden Rashada’s college journey has featured commitments to Miami and Florida and stints at Arizona State and Georgia.The New York Times - Jan. 6 -
Jimmy Carter: ‘The American people resent being put in boxes’
Appearing on Meet the Press as a presidential candidate on July 11, 1976, Jimmy Carter talked about his plan to focus on human rights, civil rights, environmentalism and competency as president.NBC News - Jan. 5 -
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Biden honors 19 politicians, philanthropists, cultural icons with Presidential Medal of Freedom
President Biden awarded the nation’s highest civilian honor to more than a dozen politicians, philanthropists and cultural icons during a ceremony at the White House Saturday. Nineteen people ...NBC News - Jan. 5 -
First major storm of 2025 set to impact about 60 million Americans
About 60 million people were under weather alerts across the country on Saturday as a winter storm threatens to slam areas from the Plains to the mid-Atlantic with heavy snow and ice. NBC News' ...NBC News - Jan. 5 -
Richard A. Easterlin, ‘Father of Happiness Economics,’ Dies at 98
He put forth the so-called Easterlin paradox, finding that the richer you are doesn’t mean the more satisfied you’ll be with your life.The New York Times - Jan. 4 -
Man dies in Lake District ridge fall
Members of Keswick Mountain Rescue Team thank fell walkers who went to help.BBC News - Jan. 4 -
World's oldest person has died at 116
Tomiko Itooka, who loved bananas and a yogurt-flavored Japanese drink called Calpis, was born on May 23, 1908.CBS News - Jan. 4 -
What is driving the board game renaissance among younger Americans?
Tabletop games have been around for millenniums and have since evolved into what we know fondly as board games. But its popularity is again on the rise, particularly among younger generations, ...CBS News - Jan. 3 -
How Jimmy Carter's death impacted many Americans
The body of former President Jimmy Carter will remain in his home state of Georgia Saturday through Monday, before being transported to the Capitol on Tuesday where he will lie in state. CBS News ...CBS News - Jan. 3 -
Sick season is in full force. What the latest CDC figures show
Flu is taking off in the U.S., with 40 states reporting high or very high levels of flu-like illness last weekABC News - Jan. 3 -
Apple Settles Siri Eavesdropping Suit for $95 Million
Despite a reputation for prioritizing customer privacy, plaintiffs claimed the company activated Siri to collect data even when users didn’t summon the virtual assistant.Inc. - Jan. 3 -
What to know about Apple's $95 million settlement of the snooping Siri case
Apple has agreed to pay $95 million to settle a lawsuit that accused the company of turning its virtual assistant Siri into a snoop that eavesdropped on the users of iPhones and other trendy ...ABC News - Jan. 3 -
How to map OpenAI’s ChatGPT Advanced Voice Mode to your iPhone action button
Mapping ChatGPT Advanced Voice Mode to the new physical Action Button on the side of newer iPhones, just above the volume up and down.VentureBeat - Jan. 3 -
Apple to pay $95 million to settle lawsuit accusing Siri of eavesdropping
Apple has agreed to pay $95 million to settle a lawsuit accusing the privacy-minded company of deploying its virtual assistant Siri to eavesdrop on people using its iPhone and other trendy devices.NBC News - Jan. 3 -
Wayne Osmond, singer and guitarist for The Osmonds, dies at 73
NEW YORK — Wayne Osmond, a singer, guitarist and founding member of the million-selling family act The Osmonds, who were known for such 1970s teen hits as “One Bad Apple,” “Yo-Yo” and “Down By the ...NBC News - Jan. 3 -
Americans focus on happiness, health, and savings in 2025
Saving money and improving mental health top the list of 2025 resolutions as Americans look to start the year with a focus on self-improvement and happiness.CBS News - Jan. 3 -
'Masterful' novelist David Lodge dies aged 89
Lodge was twice nominated for the Booker Prize in the 1980s for comic novels Small World and Nice Work.BBC News - Jan. 3 -
Baby dies after A1 crash in icy conditions
The seven-month-old died in hospital after a car hit a tree near Grantham on Thursday night.BBC News - Jan. 3 -
Wayne Osmond, Singer and Guitarist With the Osmonds, Dies at 73
Mr. Osmond was a founding member of the family pop group, which had a slew of hits in the 1970s, including “One Bad Apple” and “Yo-Yo.”The New York Times - Jan. 3 -
Apple agrees to pay $95 million to settle Siri eavesdropping claims
Apple surreptitiously activated Siri to record user conversations through iPhones and other devices, court finds.CBS News - Jan. 2 -
Apple to pay $95 million to settle lawsuit accusing Siri of snoopy eavesdropping
Apple has agreed to pay $95 million to settle a lawsuit accusing the privacy-minded company of deploying its virtual assistant Siri to eavesdrop on people using its iPhone and other trendy devicesABC News - Jan. 2 -
Americans more likely to embrace driverless cars, but still skeptical: Survey
Americans are more likely to embrace driverless cars but are still skeptical of them, according to a new survey from YouGov. In the survey, 35 percent of Americans said when it comes to driverless ...The Hill - Jan. 2 -
Donald Trump, Pete Hegseth and the Honor of the American Military
Donald Trump’s foreign policy may not be as disastrous as that of George W. Bush, whose idealism and hubris led to calamity, but that doesn’t mean it won’t be corrosive.The New York Times - Jan. 2 -
Apple Agrees to Pay $95 Million to Settle Lawsuit Over Recordings Tied to Siri
The class-action lawsuit alleged the company obtained private communications and shared them with third parties without consent through Siri.The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 2 -
Musk urges release of far-right UK figure; blasts PM Starmer
Elon Musk has called for the release of far-right activist Tommy Robinson and criticized British Prime Minister Keir Starmer on social media, while also praising Nigel Farage's Reform UK party and ...The Hill - Jan. 2 -
Jim Knaub, Premier Wheelchair Racer, Dies at 68
He motivated and challenged fellow paraplegics: ‘Why walk when you can fly?’The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 2 -
Americans optimistic about Trump’s ability to control immigration: Gallup
Americans are optimistic that President-elect Trump will be able to control immigration, a new survey found. The poll, conducted by Gallup, found that 68 percent of U.S. adults predict Trump will ...The Hill - Jan. 2 -
The coming American labour market shock
Ignore the Fed’s flip-flop and focus on labour dynamicsFinancial Times - Jan. 2 -
TV figures, chess shenanigans and Shakespeare’s wife – take the Thursday quiz
Questions on general knowledge and topical trivia, plus a few jokes, every Thursday. How will you fare?. Welcome to the first Thursday quiz of 2025. For those of you new to the feature, every ...The Guardian - Jan. 2 -
How Saffron, a Precious Import, Became an American Cash Crop
It’s hard work to harvest, but a growing cadre of small farmers and home gardeners are cultivating the spice for profit, or simply pleasure.The New York Times - Jan. 2 -
‘The ungraspable phantom of life’: why puppetry is perfect for plumbing the deep mysteries of Moby-Dick
Yngvild Aspeli, whose staging of the Melville novel forms the centrepiece of this year’s MimeLondon festival, explains the eerie magic of her craft. It is unnerving to be taken backstage after a ...The Guardian - Jan. 2 -
Early cancer diagnosis in England at record level, NHS figures show
Awareness campaigns and new screening approaches are having an impact, says NHS England.BBC News - Jan. 2
