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No matter how hard Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell tries to distance himself from politics, he just keeps getting drawn into the conversation. And yesterday, the Federal Reserve’s FOMC (Federal Open Market Committee) decided to lower the benchmark interest rate, but this situation did not change. It’s not surprising, but perhaps misplaced, that politicians are so focused on the Federal Reserve ahead of the presidential election. Former President Donald Trump has previously suggested he believes both Powell and the Fed are political, and that the central bank’s powers will be used to steer the economy in favor of his rival,…

Lebanese ambassador: Netanyahu would rather lead region to brink of all-out war than face political destiny Lebanese ambassador Rami Mortada told Sky News that the Middle East was closer to a “no-one-can-miss” regional war than it has been in the last 50 years.He said Israel’s “war crimes” had brought the region “to the brink of all-out war.”Mortada said Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was “holding the entire region hostage” to avoid his own political fate.”We are faced with an Israeli prime minister who wants to keep his country in a state of continuous war in order to postpone the collapse of…

After the Federal Reserve announced a long-awaited half-percentage point cut in its key lending rate on Wednesday, US Vice President Kamala Harris hailed the first rate cut in four years as “welcome news” for Americans facing rising prices. But Republican Donald Trump, his Democratic presidential rival, and his running mate, Sen. J.D. Vance of Ohio, blasted Fed Chairman Jerome Powell’s actions, saying they show the “economy is very bad.” Following Chairman Jerome Powell’s announcement, Kamala Harris reaffirmed the Fed’s commitment to fighting inflation, while Donald Trump said, “Assuming this isn’t just political tactics, cutting[interest rates]this much is a sign that…

Provided photo: Beatty’s Tucker Sanford goes for a gain during the Dragons’ 30-0 middle school football game win against Franklin on Wednesday at War Memorial Field. Beatty Warren Middle School defeated Franklin Middle School 30-0 in middle school football on Wednesday at War Memorial Field. Beatty led 14-0 after the first quarter on two touchdown passes from quarterback Parker Kiser to Collin Blair, one for 10 yards and another for 20 on a catch-and-run. Kiser also recorded a two-point conversion and an interception on defense as Warren took control. Beatty ended the first half up 14-0 thanks to fumble recoveries…

Update informationMARINA DEL REY — Fire officials are investigating a fire caused by a fireworks explosion aboard a luxury yacht that sank while docked in Marina del Rey Thursday. According to the Los Angeles County Fire Department, the fire was reported just after 8:33 p.m. Wednesday and firefighters responded to 211 Basin A to extinguish the blaze on the boat, which was about three stories tall and 100 feet long. “According to the vessel’s owner, there were 1,000 unused rounds of ammunition and fireworks on board,” the county fire marshal’s office said in a statement Thursday morning. “No firefighters were…

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AP FILE PHOTO – Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark (22) reacts after making a 3-point shot during the first half of a WNBA basketball game in Indianapolis on Friday.More than half of the WNBA playoff seeding has been decided, with the New York Liberty securing the No. 1 seed on Tuesday night. The remaining postseason matchups will be determined when the regular season ends Thursday night. The Liberty defeated the Washington Mystics to earn a home court spot in the playoffs for just the second time in franchise history. “This is important to us and it was one of the…

A new report from the Commonwealth Fund ranks the U.S. health care system last in an international comparison of 10 countries.Americans spend nearly twice as much on health care as other countries, yet our health care system performs poorly in terms of health equity, access to care, and health outcomes.”I see the human toll of these flaws every day,” said Joseph Betancourt, president of the Commonwealth Fund, a foundation that focuses on health research and policy.”We see patients who can’t afford their medicines. We see older patients coming into the hospital who are sicker than they should be because they’ve…

This year I turn 70 years old.Number It’s my birthday. I don’t consider myself old, but I am certainly getting old. As a lawyer, a judge, and a 24-year veteran of the Kansas Army National Guard, I have seen a lot and done a lot. But there is still a lot I have seen and do not yet understand. Here are some examples: — If your dog is a member of your family, why let him sit on your lap while you drive? No one would ever think of letting their grandchild sit on their lap or stick their head…

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 19 September 2024 – Victoria Dockside, K11 Arts and Culture District heralds a new era of luxury. Some of the world’s most prestigious luxury brands plan to significantly expand their presence at K11 MUSEA, underscoring their confidence in K11 Group’s pioneering “cultural commerce” business model that seamlessly integrates culture and retail. Over the next four years, brands such as Audemars Piguet, Balenciaga, Brunello Cucinelli, Loewe, Saint Laurent and Van Cleef & Arpels will renovate their stores, while Prada is set to open its first store at K11 MUSEA, doubling the total luxury…