Powell reinforces Fed's cautious approach toward further interest rate hikes
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell suggested that the Fed is in no hurry to further raise its benchmark interest rate, given evidence that inflation pressures are continuing to ease at a gradual pace
2023-11-10 03:26
US childhood vaccination exemptions reach their highest level ever
The proportion of U.S. kindergartners exempted from school attendance vaccination requirements has hit its highest level ever
2023-11-10 03:22
Who is Julie Boxley? Michigan woman accused of torching her husband faces arson charges for killing a local butcher
Glenn Andrews reportedly woke up to his house ablaze on March 5 and was transported out of the residence with severe burns 'on a large portion of body'
2023-11-10 03:15
Ecologist tracks birds of prey to find Israeli dead
Ohad Hatzofe said he is using his knowledge of bird behaviour to recover corpses after Hamas's attack.
2023-11-10 03:15
New Zealand: John Oliver's Bird of the Century backing ruffles feathers
US chat show host John Oliver's campaign in support of the pūteketeke is causing some controversy.
2023-11-10 02:56
The designated hitter hasn't always lived up to its title after 2 full MLB seasons in both leagues
The universal designated hitter has been part of Major League Baseball for two full seasons and, much to the chagrin of some National League traditionalists, the sport has survived and even thrived
2023-11-10 02:54
Biden's team says progress on big public works projects may hinge on the outcome of the 2024 vote
The Biden administration says it's started 40,000 construction projects since the passage of major infrastructure legislation two years ago
2023-11-10 02:52
Democrats postpone a subpoena vote in the Supreme Court ethics probe after a blowup with Republicans
Democrats on the Senate Judiciary Committee have abruptly adjourned a meeting without an expected vote on subpoenas for two conservatives who helped arrange luxury travel and other benefits for Supreme Court justices
2023-11-10 02:50
Top US accident investigator says close calls between planes show that aviation is under stress
The nation’s top accident investigator says a surge in close calls between planes at U.S. airports this year is a clear warning sign that aviation is under stress
2023-11-10 02:48
FBI head cites a 'potential conflict of interest' in the selection process for a new headquarters
The FBI director has told staff in an internal message that he's concerned about a “potential conflict of interest” in the process used by the Biden administration to select a Maryland site for the bureau’s new headquarters
2023-11-10 02:47
Spain's Sánchez secures power deal with Catalan separatists prompting anger
Pedro Sánchez's agreement is attacked by conservatives in Spain as opening a back-door to tyranny.
2023-11-10 02:30
Canada govt to release annual fall economic statement on Nov. 21
OTTAWA The Canadian government will release its annual fall economic statement (FES) on Nov. 21, the finance ministry
2023-11-10 02:28