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Trump's allies are quietly drafting proposals that would attempt to erode the Federal Reserve's independence if the former president wins a second term.
Trump’s allies are quietly drafting proposals that would attempt to erode the Federal Reserve’s independence if the former president wins a second term.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Another pointless article about the UK’s strategic wine reserves
Return to the £3.66mn Cellar: The Plonky VersionFinancial Times - World -
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Mining Giants Weigh $39 Billion Megadeal
Mining giant BHP has offered to buy longtime rival Anglo American in a deal that could reshape the global industry.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Implications as Supreme Court weighs Idaho's abortion ban
Demonstrators on both sides turned out yesterday as the Supreme Court heard the Biden administration's challenge to Idaho's near-total ban on abortion.The Justice Department claims Idaho has violated federal law that requires hospitals to provide ...CBS News - Top stories - Abortion -
Mining Giants Weigh $39 Billion Megadeal
Mining giant BHP has offered to buy longtime rival Anglo American in a deal that could reshape the global industry.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Mining Giants Weigh $39 Billion Megadeal
Mining giant BHP has offered to buy longtime rival Anglo American in a deal that could reshape the global industry.The Wall Street Journal - Business -
The WSJ Dollar Index Rises 0.5% to 100.62
The WSJ Dollar Index is up 0.5% to 100.62 — higher for two of the past three trading days.The Wall Street Journal - World -
New Federal Rules Set Overtime Pay Guidelines for Salaried Workers
The Biden administration finalizes overtime regulations for millions more salaried workers who earn less than $43,888 a year.Inc. - Business -
Nursing homes: Will new federal rules curb abuse and lead to better care?
The challenge of finding and hiring staff at nursing homes is enormous.MarketWatch - Business -
5 things to know about the new federal ban on noncompete agreements
Proponents say a sweeping ban on noncompete clauses should boost workers, but the new rules face serious legal challenges.CBS News - Top stories -
Democrats fret it could be curtains for local theaters without federal funds
Professional nonprofit theaters haven’t recovered from the Covid pandemic, with dozens of stages set to shutter. Democrats are introducing legislation that could keep the curtains from closing.NBC News - Top stories -
Democrats fret it could be curtains for local theaters without federal funds
Professional nonprofit theaters haven’t recovered from the Covid pandemic, with dozens of stages set to shutter. Democrats are introducing legislation that could keep the curtains from closing.NBC News - Politics -
17 states challenge federal rules entitling workers to accommodations for abortion
Seventeen states are challenging new federal rules entitling workers to time off and other accommodations for abortionsABC News - Health - Abortion -
NY lawmakers propose conditioning federal funding on monitoring of antisemitism
Two New York lawmakers are proposing legislation that could condition federal funding for universities to stricter monitoring of on-campus antisemitism. Reps. Ritchie Torres (D-N.Y.) and Mike Lawler (R-N.Y.) plan to introduce the College Oversight ...The Hill - Politics -
Head of Federal Student Aid steps down after chaotic FAFSA season
The head of the Federal Student Aid (FSA) office Richard Cordray announced Friday he would step down from his role following the difficulties with the first season of the new Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) forms. “My first day at ...The Hill - Politics -
Scientists Fault Federal Response to Bird Flu Outbreaks on Dairy Farms
Officials have shared little information, saying the outbreak was limited. But asymptomatic cows in North Carolina have changed the assessment.The New York Times - Health -
Leader of Federal Student Aid Office Steps Down After FAFSA Crisis
During Richard Cordray’s tenure at the agency, the botched rollout of the new FAFSA upended the college admissions process.The New York Times - Top stories -
Federal Officials Find No Live Bird Flu Virus in Initial Milk Tests
The early results suggest that pasteurization is killing the H5N1 virus in milk, something that regulators were not certain of.The New York Times - Business -
Federal Officials Find No Live Bird Flu Virus in Initial Milk Tests
The early results suggest that pasteurization is killing the H5N1 virus in milk, something that regulators were not certain of.The New York Times - Top stories -
Scientists Fault Federal Response to Bird Flu Outbreaks on Dairy Farms
Officials have shared little information, saying the outbreak was limited. But asymptomatic cows in North Carolina have changed the assessment.The New York Times - Science -
The federal government is abusing its power to target private-sector education providers
Efforts by the federal government to target private-sector opponents have seemed to follow a clear patternThe Hill - Politics -
McConnell says he is 'not advocating anything' at a federal abortion ban level
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) said he is not pushing for anything at the federal level for an abortion ban. NBC's Kristen Welker asked McConnell on "Meet the Press" whether he would support a 15-week federal ban on abortions, like ...The Hill - Politics - Abortion -
17 states challenge federal rules entitling workers to accommodations for abortion
Seventeen states are challenging new federal rules entitling workers to time off and other accommodations for abortionsABC News - Health - Abortion -
Red states set stage for federal showdown over transgender student protections
A growing number of Republican-led states are pledging to reject new Title IX rules finalized this month by the Education Department, teeing up a potential legal battle with the White House over bolstered protections for transgender students. Top ...The Hill - Politics -
Supreme Court to weigh Trump immunity claim over 2020 election prosecution
The outcome of the immunity case before the Supreme Court will have significant ramifications for former President Donald Trump's federal criminal prosecution in Washington, D.C.CBS News - Politics - Donald Trump -
Supreme Court Weighs Emergency Abortions in States Where Procedure Is Banned
Justices considered whether federal law permits emergency-room doctors to perform abortions to preserve a woman’s health even in states that outlaw the procedure.The Wall Street Journal - World - Abortion -
Oil Edges Higher on U.S. Inventories Draw
Oil edged higher on positive demand signs after U.S. crude inventories fell for the first time in five weeks.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Former national security adviser weighs in on Ukraine aid and Russia
When President Biden signed a foreign aid bill Wednesday that includes tens of billions of dollars in assistance to Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan, it was touted as money that would "strengthen our national security and send a message to the world ...CBS News - Top stories - Ukraine -
Oil prices give up losses to settle at a more than 1-week high
Oil futures shake off early losses Thursday to finish higher, with both U.S. and global benchmark prices settling at their highest in more than a week.MarketWatch - Business -
Supreme Court weighs limits of presidential immunity in Trump case: Listen live
The Supreme Court will weigh the limits of presidential immunity Thursday in an unprecedented and historic case with significant implications for former President Trump, his legal fights and the 2024 race for the White House. Trump is pushing an ...The Hill - Politics - Donald Trump -
Open seating no more? Southwest CEO says airline is weighing cabin changes
Southwest stands apart from other large airlines because it does not have seat assignments.CNBC - Business -
Open seating no more? Southwest CEO says airline is weighing cabin changes
Southwest Airlines is considering changes to its single-class, open-seating cabins to drive up revenue, CEO Bob Jordan told CNBC on Thursday, a shift that could be among the largest in the airline’s history.NBC News - Top stories -
McConnell weighs in on university protests over Israel-Hamas war
Asked about the ongoing protests over the Israel-Hamas at college campuses across the U.S., Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell said "university presidents need to get control of the situation, allow free speech and push back against ...CBS News - Top stories - Israel -
Supreme Court weighs Donald Trump’s presidential immunity case
The Supreme Court is weighing Donald Trump’s immunity case after arguments Thursday. Justices will decide not only if Trump can be prosecuted for his actions as president, but how the law should apply to all future presidents. The claim of ...CBS News - Top stories - Donald Trump -
Haiti's transitional government weighs future after 'collapse' of institutions
Haiti’s transition council took power in a ceremony on Thursday, formalizing the resignation of former Prime Minster Ariel Henry as the Caribbean country seeks to establish security after years of gang violence wreaking chaos and misery.NBC News - Top stories -
U.S. Weighs Citing Israeli Military Unit for Human-Rights Violations
Secretary of State Antony Blinken said any penalties “will have no impact on Israel’s ability to defend itself against Hamas, Iran, Hezbollah, or other threats.”The Wall Street Journal - World - Israel -
Supreme Court to weigh Trump immunity claim over 2020 election prosecution
The outcome of the immunity case before the Supreme Court will have significant ramifications for former President Donald Trump's federal criminal prosecution in Washington, D.C.CBS News - Politics - Donald Trump -
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Britons avoid the pub as cost of living weigh on leisure spending
Deloitte survey shows people opting to spend less money on social drinking than at any time since lockdownFinancial Times - World