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How Fed Rates Influence Mortgages, Credit Cards, Savings and More
Here’s how the central bank’s interest rate moves influence car loans, credit cards, mortgages, savings and student loans.The New York Times - 1d -
Intel Officials Warned Police That US Cities Aren’t Ready for Hostile Drones
In a previously unreported August memo, the Department of Homeland Security urged state and local police to conduct exercises to test their ability to respond to weaponized drones.Wired - 2d -
Ex-Pentagon official on drones: 'Feds have gotta be more open'
"The federal government is not being honest with the American people," said Lue Elizondo.The Hill - 9h -
Investors brace for hawkish Fed rate cut – and more volatile markets in 2025
The spotlight Wednesday will be on Fed Chair Jerome Powell.MarketWatch - 1d -
Lawmakers, Pentagon weigh in on East Coast drone sightings
The Pentagon confirmed the drone phenomenon on the East Coast is not part of any defense operations, adding that counter drone technology has been added to two military bases in New Jersey. ...CBS News - 1d -
Rep. Carlos Giménez: 'Drones pose a threat,' feds don't know anything
"The federal government hasn't the faintest idea what's going on with these drones," Giménez said.The Hill - 1d -
More questions about mysterious drone sightings dominate Pentagon briefing
Pentagon press secretary Air Force Maj. Gen. Pat Ryder fielded several questions Tuesday about the unexplained drones that have been spotted in several states along the East Coast in recent weeks. ...CBS News - 2d -
Fed Officials Prepare to Factor in Trump Policies in 2025 Projections
The central bank’s data and forecasts will likely change as the next administration takes over the management of the economy.Inc. - 2d -
Drone sightings a combination of 'lawful' drones, other aircrafts and stars, officials say
Recent drone sightings include a combination of "lawful" drones, other aircrafts and stars, federal government officials said in a statement on Monday. In looking into "the technical data and tips ...The Hill - 2d -
Eye Opener: Surge of mysterious drone sightings in Northeast
Lawmakers from both parties demand answers and federal action after an increase in mysterious drone sightings in the Northeast. Also, a rare tornado leaves a trail of destruction in Northern ...CBS News - 3d -
2 arrested in Boston as officials investigate drone sightings across the Northeast
Two men were arrested in Boston over the weekend for flying a drone “dangerously close” to Logan International Airport as investigations into objects in the sky continue across the East Coast.NBC News - 3d -
Feds step in as number of states reporting drone sightings grows
The federal government is deploying new resources to address the mysterious wave of drone encounters along the East Coast. Police say two men were arrested for flying a drone dangerously close to ...NBC News - 3d -
Drone detection system supplied by feds en route to New York
The move follows a swathe of drones appearing across the northeast in recent days and weeks, with some drones spotted near military bases.The Hill - 3d -
FirstFT: Economists expect a more cautious approach from Fed
Also in today’s newsletter, how Assad airlifted $250mn of Syria’s cash to Moscow and chipmakers Arm and Qualcomm face off in courtFinancial Times - 3d -
Fed charts more cautious path for rates as high prices persist
US central bank poised for another cut as it weighs risks posed by stubborn inflationFinancial Times - 3d -
Drone sightings prompt urgent call for feds to help solve mystery
Top New York political leaders are urging the federal government to deploy high-tech drone hunters to crack the mystery of who is behind numerous sightings.ABC News - 4d -
China’s ‘loyal wingman’ drones open new front in competition with US
Aircraft designed to accompany crewed stealth jets could help Beijing challenge American air superiorityFinancial Times - 4d -
No Evidence Drones in Northeast Are a Threat, Officials Say
Numerous sightings of flying objects in recent weeks have raised alarm, but federal law enforcement officials say that at least some were manned aircraft, such as airplanes or helicopters.The New York Times - 5d -
Brazilian Police Arrest Close Ally of Ex-President Bolsonaro, Official Says
Gen. Walter Braga Netto was Jair Bolsonaro’s running mate. The arrest was for meddling in an investigation into a plot to stage a coup, the police said.The New York Times - 5d -
Mystery drones: Where they have been spotted?
Drone sightings have continued in recent weeks around the country and have also been reported at European military bases.The Hill - 5d -
Wave of new mystery drone sightings in several states as officials call for answers
A wave of new drone sightings was reported in a number of states, including almost 80 in New Jersey alone, as local, state and federal lawmakers demanded answers on where the flying objects might ...NBC News - 5d -
'Multiple' drones entered airspace at New Jersey naval station: Official
There have been "multiple" instances of drones entering the airspace at a Navy weapons station in New Jersey, officials said, as concern continues to grow over sightings.ABC News - 5d -
Drone expert on mysterious sightings as officials call for answers
New York City lawmakers are calling on the NYPD and the federal government to solve the growing drone mystery spreading across the northeast after several recent sightings across multiple states. ...CBS News - 6d -
Ex-Syrian military official indicted in California on torture charges
Samir Ousman al-Sheikh, who oversaw Syria's infamous Adra Prison from 2005 to 2008 under recently ousted President Bashar al-Assad, was arrested in Los Angeles in July.CBS News - 6d -
U.S. Charges Ex-Syrian Prison Official With Torture
The indictment was the second time in a week that the Justice Department announced that it had charged top Syrian officials with human rights abuses.The New York Times - 6d -
As New Jersey’s drone mystery deepens, local officials demand answers
The New Jersey drones, which are not “hobbyist,” but commercial-grade devices, according to many officials, have sparked concerns over privacy and security.NBC News - Dec. 12 -
Pentagon investigates dozens of drone sightings in New Jersey
The Pentagon assures the public there's no evidence linking New Jersey's drone sightings to a foreign threat, but the origin of the drones remains unclear.CBS News - Dec. 12 -
Pentagon addresses drones over New Jersey, says there's no Iranian ship off U.S. coast
Deputy Pentagon press secretary Sabrina Singh said Wednesday that there's no evidence the drones spotted over New Jersey are coming from a foreign entity and flatly denied that there's an Iranian ...CBS News - Dec. 12 -
Mystery New Jersey drones not from Iranian 'mothership' - Pentagon
Dozens of drone sightings have been reported, so far leaving the FBI baffled.BBC News - Dec. 12 -
Pentagon refutes New Jersey lawmaker's claim of Iranian mothership on drones
The Pentagon on Wednesday refuted Rep. Jeff Van Drew’s (R-N.J.) claim about Iran launching drones recently spotted in New Jersey via a mothership. In a Wednesday interview on Fox News’s “The ...The Hill - Dec. 11 -
Iranian 'mothership' isn't behind drone sightings over New Jersey, Pentagon says
Federal officials Wednesday rejected claims the mysterious drones spotted in New Jersey are coming from an Iranian "mothership."NBC News - Dec. 11 -
Pentagon denies foreign entity behind mysterious New Jersey drones
The Pentagon on Wednesday denied that any foreign country was behind the mysterious drones that have flown near sensitive U.S. military sites in New Jersey. Pentagon deputy press secretary Sabrina ...The Hill - Dec. 11 -
Officials calling for more action, information on mysterious drones over New Jersey
The White House says the mysterious drones that have been spotted over New Jersey and parts of New York City are not foreign, but federal agents are investigating and state officials are calling ...CBS News - Dec. 11 -
‘Just do something you enjoy!’ Have official targets made exercise a chore – and happiness more elusive?
We all know roughly how many minutes we should be spending getting sweaty every week, thanks to repeated messages from national governments and the World Health Organization. When it comes to ...The Guardian - Dec. 11 -
Should you open a home equity loan before the December Fed meeting?
Do you need to apply for a home equity loan before the Fed's December meeting? Here's what borrowers should do now.CBS News - Dec. 9 -
Hegseth 'just doesn't have the credibility to run the Pentagon': Top House Armed Services Democrat
Rep. Adam Smith (D-Wash.), ranking member of the House Armed Services Committee, joins Meet the Press NOW to share his concerns with Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump's pick for defense ...NBC News - Dec. 4 -
Top Fed Official Leans Toward Rate Cut This Month, If Data Supports It
In a recent speech, Christopher Waller, a member of the Fed Board of Governors, said a rate cut hinged on inflation continuing to drop.Inc. - Dec. 3 -
Parthenon Sculptures deal 'close', ex-Greek official says
Sir Keir Starmer met the Greek PM for talks at Downing Street - but it was not clear if the issue was discussed.BBC News - Dec. 3 -
Top Fed official warns progress on taming US inflation ‘may be stalling’
Governor Christopher Waller says he still supports a December interest rate cut barring a surprise in the economic dataFinancial Times - Dec. 2