Fed officials debated need for rate hike at last meeting, minutes show
Federal Reserve officials were divided at their last meeting as to whether or not another rate hike was needed to slow the economy, according to minutes from the central bank's May policymaking meeting, released Wednesday afternoon.
2023-05-25 02:29
Melissa McCarthy says one workplace was so toxic it made her physically ill
Not every acting experience has been great for Melissa McCarthy.
2023-05-25 02:18
From Social Security to your investments, here's how to prepare for a US default
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen reaffirmed June 1 as the hard deadline to raise the debt ceiling on Monday. How can Americans prepare for a US default if the debt limit doesn't get raised?
2023-05-25 01:58
Suspect in U-Haul crash near White House will remain detained pending hearing next week
Sai Varshith Kandula is not a US citizen or a lawful permanent resident, prosecutors said.
2023-05-25 01:54
Trump and allies plan effort to upend DeSantis 2024 announcement
Donald Trump and his allies are planning a coordinated effort to upend the media cycle around the presidential campaign launch of Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, which will include videos and a social media blitz leaning on high-profile, Trump-aligned conservative commentators, sources familiar with the plans told CNN.
2023-05-25 01:20
DeSantis ditches plans for hometown event as part of formal 2024 rollout
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is no longer planning to hold an event in his hometown of Dunedin as part of the formal launch of his campaign, a person with knowledge of the rollout plans told CNN.
2023-05-25 00:57
Russian accused of money laundering lobbies to be included in potential US-Russia prisoner swap
Lawyers for an accused Russian money launderer in US custody are lobbying for their client to be included in any potential US-Russia prisoner swap for detained Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich, according to new court filing.
2023-05-25 00:55
In a new BMW sedan, drivers can change lanes using just their eyes
In the new BMW 5-series sedan, unveiled Wednesday by the German luxury automaker, drivers will be able to change lanes on the highway just by looking to the side.
2023-05-25 00:28
Don't expect markets to rejoice if a deal is reached on the debt ceiling
Markets will want to breathe a sigh of relief if lawmakers can reach a deal on the debt ceiling to avoid a default. But markets can't always get what they want.
2023-05-25 00:17
Major differences remain over spending cuts and other key issues as debt limit deadline looms
Negotiations are continuing to unfold in an attempt to reach a debt limit deal, but major differences between House Republicans and the White House have yet to be bridged, and the pressure is only intensifying as the risk of default grows ever more real with each day.
2023-05-24 23:52
Yellowstone kills baby bison after park guest 'disturbs' the animal
Yellowstone says the bison calf was rejected by its herd after it was "disturbed" by a park guest.
2023-05-24 23:49
Why this Washington debt limit showdown is different
Investors and the public have been content to largely brush off the slow-motion Washington march toward a self-imposed economic catastrophe.
2023-05-24 23:47