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  • The Fed needs to stop raising rates now, former FDIC chair says after Silicon Valley Bank failure

    The Fed needs to stop raising rates now, former FDIC chair says after Silicon Valley Bank failure

     

    Sheila Bair, a top banking regulator during the 2008 financial crisis, says the stunning implosion of Silicon Valley Bank is exactly why the Federal Reserve needs to halt its war on inflation.

    ​Sheila Bair, a top banking regulator during the 2008 financial crisis, says the stunning implosion of Silicon Valley Bank is exactly why the Federal Reserve needs to halt its war on inflation. 

  • Media outlets urge judge to announce his plans for a hearing in blockbuster medication abortion case

    Media outlets urge judge to announce his plans for a hearing in blockbuster medication abortion case

     

    Several media organizations asked a federal judge on Monday to publicly announce his plans to hold a hearing Wednesday in a blockbuster medication abortion case after the judge reportedly moved to keep the hearing under wraps.

    ​Several media organizations asked a federal judge on Monday to publicly announce his plans to hold a hearing Wednesday in a blockbuster medication abortion case after the judge reportedly moved to keep the hearing under wraps. 

  • Biden administration approves controversial Willow oil project in Alaska, which has galvanized online activism

    Biden administration approves controversial Willow oil project in Alaska, which has galvanized online activism

     

    The Biden administration has approved the massive Willow oil drilling project in Alaska, angering climate advocates and setting the stage for a court challenge.

    ​The Biden administration has approved the massive Willow oil drilling project in Alaska, angering climate advocates and setting the stage for a court challenge. 

  • Reported hate crimes in the US increased in 2021, according to new FBI data

    Reported hate crimes in the US increased in 2021, according to new FBI data

     

    Reported hate crimes in the US increased 11.6% in 2021, according to new data from the FBI, though reporting among agencies remains incomplete.

    ​Reported hate crimes in the US increased 11.6% in 2021, according to new data from the FBI, though reporting among agencies remains incomplete. 

  • Philadelphia Eagles star confirms he will return in 2023

    Philadelphia Eagles star confirms he will return in 2023

     

    Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce has emphatically confirmed he will be returning to the team in 2023.

    ​Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce has emphatically confirmed he will be returning to the team in 2023. 

  • First nor’easter of the season set to hit the Northeast and New England

    First nor’easter of the season set to hit the Northeast and New England

     

    Much of the Northeast and New England so far has experienced an unusually quiet winter season (aside from areas around the Great Lakes). However, it is all changing this week.

    ​Much of the Northeast and New England so far has experienced an unusually quiet winter season (aside from areas around the Great Lakes). However, it is all changing this week. 

  • From Wile E. Coyote to edibles: Recession forecasts are getting weird

    From Wile E. Coyote to edibles: Recession forecasts are getting weird

     

    Understanding the economy is a complicated task, and even the experts are struggling to answer seemingly simple questions like “Are we on the brink of a recession?” or “Why isn’t inflation falling faster?”

    ​Understanding the economy is a complicated task, and even the experts are struggling to answer seemingly simple questions like “Are we on the brink of a recession?” or “Why isn’t inflation falling faster?” 

  • Democratic leaders want party to stop its Kamala Harris pile-on

    Democratic leaders want party to stop its Kamala Harris pile-on

     

    Elizabeth Warren has called twice to apologize. Over a month later, Kamala Harris hasn’t called back.

    ​Elizabeth Warren has called twice to apologize. Over a month later, Kamala Harris hasn’t called back. 

  • House Oversight Chair subpoenas bank records for Hunter Biden business associates

    House Oversight Chair subpoenas bank records for Hunter Biden business associates

     

    House Oversight Chairman James Comer has quietly subpoenaed Bank of America asking for records relating to three of Hunter Biden’s business associates, the committee’s ranking Democrat, Rep. Jamie Raskin, disclosed in a letter sent to Comer on Sunday.

    ​House Oversight Chairman James Comer has quietly subpoenaed Bank of America asking for records relating to three of Hunter Biden’s business associates, the committee’s ranking Democrat, Rep. Jamie Raskin, disclosed in a letter sent to Comer on Sunday. 

  • Trump will campaign in Iowa as decision on criminal charges against him looms

    Trump will campaign in Iowa as decision on criminal charges against him looms

     

    Former President Donald Trump will travel to Iowa on Monday for the first time since announcing his third White House bid as Manhattan prosecutors near a decision on whether to charge him over his alleged role in a hush money scheme and cover-up.

    ​Former President Donald Trump will travel to Iowa on Monday for the first time since announcing his third White House bid as Manhattan prosecutors near a decision on whether to charge him over his alleged role in a hush money scheme and cover-up.