Federal Reserve Governor Michelle Bowman said Tuesday while there are encouraging signs inflation is declining, there's still more work to do and that the Fed will continue raising interest rates to bring inflation down to its 2% goal. “I am committed to taking further actions to bring inflation back down to our goal,” Bowman said […]
Fentanyl killed 70,000 in US. With Biden in Mexico, can neighbors cooperate to stop flow?
Four days before President Joe Biden flies south to meet with Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador, authorities in the northwest state of Sinaloa arrested the son of the infamous drug cartel leader known as “El Chapo,” who is wanted by U.S. officials for contributing to the fentanyl epidemic that killed as many as 70,000 […]
Ukrainian soldier has a live GRENADE removed from his torso
Ukrainian soldier has a live GRENADE removed from his torso: Fearless surgeon saves the troop’s life by taking out explosive that could have gone off at any moment Major-General Andriy Verba removed the live VOG grenade from the soldier The grenade could have detonated at any moment during the tense surgery Dr Verba is one […]
Hopes surge for breakthrough in Northern Ireland protocol row
Are UK and EU FINALLY going to solve Brexit? Hopes surge for breakthrough in Northern Ireland protocol row with claims negotiations could enter secret ‘tunnel’ phase NEXT WEEK The UK said the EU will be given access to data on flow of goods to the province It was hailed a ‘basis’ for resolving the long […]
Perth mother arrested after ‘strangling her baby’ multiple times
A Perth mother has told a court how she was begging for help around the time she allegedly strangled and threatened to kill her own seven-month-old baby. Holly Anne Maxwell, 26, was given bail at Joondalup Magistrates Court on Tuesday despite the horrific nature of the charges laid against her which the police prosecutor said […]
Oregon's new governor sworn in, declares homeless emergency
SALEM, Ore. (AP) — Oregon's newly sworn-in Democratic Gov. Tina Kotek said on Monday at her inauguration that her first step will be tackling homelessness as she unveiled several measures intended to address one of the state's most pressing issues. In her inaugural address at the state Capitol in Salem, Kotek said she will declare […]
Poll reveals the most common relationship 'icks'
Long or dirty fingernails, a baby voice and clapping when the plane lands: Poll reveals the most common relationship ‘icks’ The ‘ick’ is when something specific suddenly stops your attraction to someone A poll found that 42% of British adults have ended a relationship because of it The most common ones include smelling bad, double […]
Daughter of Scottish rail tycoon 'terrified' after firebomb attack
Daughter of millionaire Scottish rail tycoon left ‘terrified’ after firebomb attack which saw thugs torch car outside her home Thugs firebombed a car outside the home of daughter of Scots rail tycoon Jennifer McLeish was left terrified when Volvo was set alight in Glasgow Ms McLeish is the daughter of millionaire rail magnate Alan McLeish Thugs […]
Taxes brackets: What’s the impact on your money when you move up?
There’s one word that can ruin a pay raise: taxes. While there is some fear associated with moving up a tax bracket, it’s not as scary as it sounds for taxpayers. Let’s take a closer look at the impact that a raise can have on your taxes (and income) as you move up a tax […]
Lovie Smith fired, becomes Texans' second straight one-and-done head coach
When the Houston Texans were looking at head coaches last offseason, there were jokes about their desire to hire Josh McCown, who had never coached above the high-school level. There was a serious candidate in Brian Flores. Nobody considered Lovie Smith. When he suddenly emerged as the leading candidate, it was strange. It was also […]