President Donald Trump is badgering the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates, but even if the Fed gave in to the pressure, it wouldn’t necessarily lead to lower borrowing costs for consumers. In fact, economists say, Trump’s ongoing attacks on Fed Chair Jerome Powell and his tariff policies could keep the longer-term interest rates that … Read more
SIMSBURY, Conn. — Sarah Loving had just returned home from lunch last Saturday with her husband and two young children when she looked out the window and spotted two bears walking across her backyard in Simsbury, Connecticut. Her wildlife visitors didn’t really surprise her. In recent years, bears have been pretty common in Simsbury, a … Read more
The fires are burning through Michaux State Forest in Cumberland County. Source link
Jon Wilkin does not believe the two red cards handed in the Super League game between Leeds Rhinos and Hull KR were warranted. Source link
As the Democratic Party takes stock of the first 100 days of the Trump administration and the upcoming 2026 midterm elections — where the party aims to take back control of the U.S. House of Representatives – a slate of political newcomers are challenging longtime incumbents and calling for generational change within the party. The … Read more
A dump truck driver barreled through a stop sign and struck a crew of utility workers in North Carolina, killing four men and injuring three others, authorities said. The incident occurred Thursday afternoon in the city of Eden, as the men were working on power lines in the area, according to the North Carolina State … Read more
Initial findings in an ongoing Israel Defense Forces investigation found that Israeli tank fire caused damage to a United Nations structure in central Gaza in March, killing one UN staffer and injuring five others. The incident occurred one day after the ceasefire collapsed, according to a release from the IDF on Thursday. The IDF said … Read more
The cybersecurity world is full of jargon and lingo. At TechCrunch, we have been writing about cybersecurity for years, and we frequently use technical terms and expressions to describe the nature of what is happening in the world. That’s why we have created this glossary, which includes some of the most common — and not … Read more
The Trump administration has promised to restore funding to a landmark study on women’s health days after researchers leading the study announced their funding had been cut — news that prompted outcry from medical experts and scientists. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services said in a statement Friday to ABC News that it … Read more
Police detective rescues baby owl from oncoming traffic Detective Smith saw an abandoned eastern screech owlet in a parking lot and moved it to a safe location before calling the local Fish and Wildlife Commission where it is now getting specialized care. April 25, 2025 Source link
