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Fed governor Cook asks appeals court to reject White House's bid to remove her from Fed board
Read full article: Fed governor Cook asks appeals court to reject White House's bid to remove her from Fed boardFederal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook is asking a U.S. appeals court to reject the Trump administration's latest attempt to remove her from her post.
FAA seeks $3.1 million in fines from Boeing over safety violations, 2024 midair panel blowout
Read full article: FAA seeks $3.1 million in fines from Boeing over safety violations, 2024 midair panel blowoutThe Federal Aviation Administration is seeking $3.1 million in fines from Boeing over safety violations, including an incident in January last year where an Alaska Airlines jetliner lost a door plug panel on its fuselage in midflight.
US electric grids under pressure from energy-hungry data centers are changing strategy
Read full article: US electric grids under pressure from energy-hungry data centers are changing strategyAs Big Tech’s data centers continue to grow threatening to overload U.S. electricity grids, policymakers are considering bumping the energy-hungry data centers off grids during power emergencies.
Fed Governor Lisa Cook claimed 2nd residence as 'vacation home,' undercutting Trump fraud claims
Read full article: Fed Governor Lisa Cook claimed 2nd residence as 'vacation home,' undercutting Trump fraud claimsFederal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook referred to a condominium she purchased in June 2021 as a “vacation home” in a loan estimate.
The EPA wants to end a requirement that large polluters report their greenhouse gas emissions
Read full article: The EPA wants to end a requirement that large polluters report their greenhouse gas emissionsThe Environmental Protection Agency has proposed doing away with a program that has required large, mostly industrial polluters to report their planet-warming greenhouse gas emissions to the government.
Federal government sues Uber over alleged discrimination against people with disabilities
Read full article: Federal government sues Uber over alleged discrimination against people with disabilitiesThe federal government said Friday it's suing Uber for allegedly discriminating against passengers with disabilities.
Apple deepens its ties to a Kentucky plant that produces cover glass for iPhone and Apple Watch
Read full article: Apple deepens its ties to a Kentucky plant that produces cover glass for iPhone and Apple WatchApple is putting its trust in a Kentucky plant that will become the exclusive producer of cover glass for every iPhone and Apple Watch sold.
Google's top AI scientist says ‘learning how to learn’ will be next generation's most needed skill
Read full article: Google's top AI scientist says ‘learning how to learn’ will be next generation's most needed skillGoogle's DeepMind CEO Demis Hassabis says the most valuable human skill for the future will be “learning how to learn” as artificial intelligence transforms education, careers and daily life.
Unemployment, inflation and GDP growth will be worse this year than projected, budget office says
Read full article: Unemployment, inflation and GDP growth will be worse this year than projected, budget office saysThe Congressional Budget Office has released new economic projections, indicating that unemployment, inflation and overall growth will worsen in 2025 before improving over the next year.
FanDuel agrees to pay Jaguars roughly $5M to offset losses from ex-employee’s theft, AP source says
Read full article: FanDuel agrees to pay Jaguars roughly $5M to offset losses from ex-employee’s theft, AP source saysA person familiar with discussions says FanDuel has agreed to pay the Jacksonville Jaguars roughly $5 million to help offset the nearly $20 million that a former employee stole from the NFL franchise and deposited at the sportsbook.
Georgia judge won't award attorneys fees to governments in lawsuit over Rivian vehicle plant
Read full article: Georgia judge won't award attorneys fees to governments in lawsuit over Rivian vehicle plantA judge has rejected an attempt by Georgia and a local development agency to make residents pay legal fees after they unsuccessfully sued to block the Rivian electric vehicle plant.
Boeing workers reject their latest contract offer, extending strike at three Midwest plants
Read full article: Boeing workers reject their latest contract offer, extending strike at three Midwest plantsBoeing workers have rejected another contract proposal, extending their nearly six-week strike at three Midwest plants.
OpenAI reaches new agreement with Microsoft to change its corporate structure
Read full article: OpenAI reaches new agreement with Microsoft to change its corporate structureOpenAI has reached a new tentative agreement with Microsoft and said its nonprofit, which technically controls its business, will now be given a $100 billion equity stake in its for-profit corporation.
The late Italian fashion designer Giorgio Armani instructs heirs to sell stakes in his empire
Read full article: The late Italian fashion designer Giorgio Armani instructs heirs to sell stakes in his empireThe late Italian designer Giorgio Armani instructed his heirs to sell an initial 15% stake in his fashion empire.
South Korean workers return home after days of detention in Georgia following immigration raid
Read full article: South Korean workers return home after days of detention in Georgia following immigration raidA plane carrying more than 300 South Korean workers released after days of detention in Georgia has landed in South Korea.
With Hyundai raid, Trump's immigration crackdown runs into his push for foreign investment
Read full article: With Hyundai raid, Trump's immigration crackdown runs into his push for foreign investmentPresident Donald Trump’s efforts to boost U.S. manufacturing by attracting foreign investment are clashing with his immigration crackdown.
Trump administration requests emergency ruling to remove Cook from Fed board
Read full article: Trump administration requests emergency ruling to remove Cook from Fed boardThe Trump administration has asked an appeals court to remove Lisa Cook from the Federal Reserve’s board of governors by Monday, before the central bank’s next vote on interest rates.
FTC launces inquiry into AI chatbots acting as companions and their effects on children
Read full article: FTC launces inquiry into AI chatbots acting as companions and their effects on childrenThe Federal Trade Commission has launched an inquiry into several social media and artificial intelligence companies about the potential harms to children and teenagers who use their AI chatbots as companions.
Court rules Europe can call nuclear and natural gas sustainable investments for its green transition
Read full article: Court rules Europe can call nuclear and natural gas sustainable investments for its green transitionA European Union court has ruled that nuclear energy and natural gas can be considered environmentally sustainable investments.
Analyst Matthew Dowd loses his MSNBC job following Kirk comments; reporter in Florida suspended
Read full article: Analyst Matthew Dowd loses his MSNBC job following Kirk comments; reporter in Florida suspendedVeteran political analyst Matthew Dowd is out of a job at MSNBC following some commentary regarding Charlie Kirk that drew a heated reaction.
Saudi Arabia to supply Syria with 1.65 million barrels of crude to aid civil war recovery
Read full article: Saudi Arabia to supply Syria with 1.65 million barrels of crude to aid civil war recoverySaudi Arabia says it will supply Syria with 1.65 million barrels of crude to help the country rebuild its economy and infrastructure after a nearly 14-year civil war.
At TIFF, the mid-sized movie strives to survive
Read full article: At TIFF, the mid-sized movie strives to surviveReal moviegoer energy has always made the Toronto International Film Festival a good measuring stick for not just what might catch on during Hollywood’s awards season but what will click with audiences.
The number of Americans filing for jobless benefits last week hits 263,000, most in nearly 4 years
Read full article: The number of Americans filing for jobless benefits last week hits 263,000, most in nearly 4 yearsIn another grim sign for the U.S. labor market, jobless claim applications jumped to their highest level in almost four years last week, virtually assuring the Federal Reserve will cut its benchmark interest rate next week.
South Korean workers detained in immigration raid leave Atlanta and head home
Read full article: South Korean workers detained in immigration raid leave Atlanta and head homeA plane carrying more than 300 workers from South Korea who were detained during an immigration raid on a battery factory in Georgia last week has left Atlanta bound for South Korea.
European Central Bank leaves rates unchanged as economy weathers Trump's tariffs
Read full article: European Central Bank leaves rates unchanged as economy weathers Trump's tariffsThe European Central Bank is leaving interest rates unchanged with inflation back under control and the economy iTrump’s tariff onslaught better than expected.
Wall Street rallies as a cut to interest rates next week looks more certain
Read full article: Wall Street rallies as a cut to interest rates next week looks more certainWall Street rolled to more records after mixed data on the economy cemented expectations for coming cuts to interest rates.
South Korea says detained Korean workers released from Georgia facility before flight home
Read full article: South Korea says detained Korean workers released from Georgia facility before flight homeSouth Korea’s president says Korean companies will likely hesitate to make further investments in the United States unless Washington improves its visa system for their employees, as U.S. authorities released hundreds of workers who were detained at a Georgia factory site last week.
Graphic video of Kirk shooting was everywhere online, showing how media gatekeeper role has changed
Read full article: Graphic video of Kirk shooting was everywhere online, showing how media gatekeeper role has changedTraditional news outlets were careful in their coverage of conservative activist Charlie Kirk's assassination to not show graphic images of the event.
Rising inflation and a deteriorating job market puts the Fed and Americans in a difficult spot
Read full article: Rising inflation and a deteriorating job market puts the Fed and Americans in a difficult spotInflation rose last month as the price of gas, groceries, and airfares jumped, while a measure of layoffs also increased, putting the Federal Reserve in a tough spot as it prepares to cut rates at its meeting next week despite persistent price pressures.
Trump takes one step back and another forward in his attempt to reshape the Fed
Read full article: Trump takes one step back and another forward in his attempt to reshape the FedPresident Donald Trump’s goal of appointing a majority of the Federal Reserve’s board of governors faced a setback Tuesday when a court blocked his unprecedented attempt to fire Lisa Cook.
Trump administration appeals ruling blocking him from firing Federal Reserve Gov. Cook
Read full article: Trump administration appeals ruling blocking him from firing Federal Reserve Gov. CookPresident Donald Trump's administration is appealing a ruling blocking him from immediately firing Federal Reserve Gov. Lisa Cook as he seeks more control over the traditionally independent board.
Musk loses crown as the world's richest person to Larry Ellison and then snatches it back
Read full article: Musk loses crown as the world's richest person to Larry Ellison and then snatches it backThe battle among billionaires for bragging rights as the world’s richest person got heated Wednesday with the surprising surge of an old contender: Larry Ellison.
Another full blackout hits Cuba as the island's energy crisis worsens
Read full article: Another full blackout hits Cuba as the island's energy crisis worsensA total blackout has hit Cuba, marking the latest in a series of outages blamed on aging infrastructure and fuel shortages at power plants.
Study links more frequent and severe heat waves to pollution from major fossil fuel producers
Read full article: Study links more frequent and severe heat waves to pollution from major fossil fuel producersA new study has determined that 55 heat waves over the past quarter-century would not have happened without human-caused climate change.
Trump administration wants to cancel Biden-era rule that made conservation a 'use' of public land
Read full article: Trump administration wants to cancel Biden-era rule that made conservation a 'use' of public landInterior Secretary Doug Burgum wants to cancel a public land management rule that sought to put conservation on equal footing with industry.
Trump's Federal Reserve board nominee is approved by Senate committee
Read full article: Trump's Federal Reserve board nominee is approved by Senate committeeA Senate committee is approving the nomination of White House economic adviser Stephen Miran to the Fed’s board of governors, setting up a likely approval by the full Senate, which would make Miran the third Trump appointee to the seven-member board.
Potbelly is being acquired by gas station and convenience chain RaceTrac for $566 million
Read full article: Potbelly is being acquired by gas station and convenience chain RaceTrac for $566 millionSandwich maker Potbelly is being acquired by the gas station and convenience story chain RaceTrac for $566 million.
Amazon's Zoox launches its robotaxi service in Las Vegas
Read full article: Amazon's Zoox launches its robotaxi service in Las VegasAmazon’s Zoox on Wednesday launched its robotaxi service in Las Vegas, offering free rides through parts of the entertainment mecca for anyone willing to gamble on the safety of a driverless vehicle.
Harris says leaving reelection decision to Biden was 'recklessness,' but she defends his abilities
Read full article: Harris says leaving reelection decision to Biden was 'recklessness,' but she defends his abilitiesEx-Vice President Kamala Harris says it was reckless for Democrats to let President Joe Biden decide whether to seek reelection last year.
EU chief says it's time for Europe's 'independence moment' faced with war and major power tensions
Read full article: EU chief says it's time for Europe's 'independence moment' faced with war and major power tensionsEuropean Commission President Ursula von der Leyen says that Europe must stake claim to its independence in the face of challenges from Russia, new and hostile trade realities and other major powers.
South Korea says a charter plane carrying South Korean workers will leave Atlanta at Thursday noon
Read full article: South Korea says a charter plane carrying South Korean workers will leave Atlanta at Thursday noonSouth Korea says a charter plane that is planned to carry South Korean workers who were detained in an immigration raid in Georgia will depart Thursday at noon to return home.
Court rules Lisa Cook can remain a Fed governor while fighting Trump’s attempt to fire her
Read full article: Court rules Lisa Cook can remain a Fed governor while fighting Trump’s attempt to fire herThe White House insists President Donald Trump “lawfully removed” Federal Reserve Gov. Lisa Cook despite a court ruling she can remain in her position while she fights efforts to fire her.
Alex Jones asks US Supreme Court to hear appeal of $1.4 billion Sandy Hook judgment
Read full article: Alex Jones asks US Supreme Court to hear appeal of $1.4 billion Sandy Hook judgmentFar-right conspiracy theorist Alex Jones has asked the U.S. Supreme Court to hear his appeal of the $1.4 billion judgment a Connecticut jury and judge issued against him for calling the 2012 Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting a hoax.
Supreme Court to quickly consider if President Donald Trump has power to impose sweeping tariffs
Read full article: Supreme Court to quickly consider if President Donald Trump has power to impose sweeping tariffsThe Supreme Court is granting an unusually quick hearing on whether President Donald Trump has the power under federal law to impose sweeping tariffs.
Man pleads guilty to charges that he meant to blow up a Nashville power site with a bomb-laden drone
Read full article: Man pleads guilty to charges that he meant to blow up a Nashville power site with a bomb-laden droneProsecutors say a 24-year-old man with ties to white nationalist groups has pleaded guilty to charges that he attempted to use a drone to bomb a Nashville electricity substation.
Georgia governor's electric mobility dream for Georgia tested after South Koreans detained in raid
Read full article: Georgia governor's electric mobility dream for Georgia tested after South Koreans detained in raidGeorgia Governor Brian Kemp has welcomed foreign investment and talked tough against illegal immigration.
CBS News' new ombudsman has background and duties that differ from the job's traditional definition
Read full article: CBS News' new ombudsman has background and duties that differ from the job's traditional definitionCBS News has appointed an ombudsman to investigate consumer complaints, although Kenneth Weinstein's background and duties are different from the way the job has traditionally been defined in journalism.
US household income rose slightly last year, roughly matching 2019 level
Read full article: US household income rose slightly last year, roughly matching 2019 levelThe income for the typical U.S. household barely rose last year and essentially matched its 2019 peak, the Census Bureau said Tuesday, as stubbornly high inflation offset wage gains.
New data shows the US job market was much weaker than thought in 2024, and this year as well
Read full article: New data shows the US job market was much weaker than thought in 2024, and this year as wellThe U.S. job market was much weaker in 2024 and early this year than originally reported, adding to concerns about the health of the U.S. economy.
Israeli strike in Qatar targets Hamas leaders as they weigh Gaza ceasefire proposal
Read full article: Israeli strike in Qatar targets Hamas leaders as they weigh Gaza ceasefire proposalIsrael launched a strike targeting Hamas’ leadership in Qatar as they considered a U.S. proposal for a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip.
Russian glide bomb attack in eastern Ukraine kills 24 people collecting their pensions
Read full article: Russian glide bomb attack in eastern Ukraine kills 24 people collecting their pensionsOfficials say a Russian glide bomb has struck a village in eastern Ukraine as people stood in line in the open air to collect their monthly pension.
Palestinian beer defies the odds and goes on sale in Britain with help from Scottish brewer
Read full article: Palestinian beer defies the odds and goes on sale in Britain with help from Scottish brewerA Palestinian beer is set to go on sale in British stores despite border checks and a distance of some 2,500 miles from the Israeli-occupied West Bank.
Nepal internet crackdown part of global trend toward suppressing online freedom
Read full article: Nepal internet crackdown part of global trend toward suppressing online freedomNepal’s crackdown on social media companies, which led to protests and police killing at least 19 people Monday, is part of a yearslong decline of internet freedoms around the world as even democracies seek to curtail online speech.
Home Depot stores, long a hub for day laborers, now draw immigration agents out on raids
Read full article: Home Depot stores, long a hub for day laborers, now draw immigration agents out on raidsHome Depot stores in Southern California have long been an informal hub for day laborers in the country both legally and illegally who are seeking work.
Apple's iPhone 17 line-up includes a new ultra-thin model and $100 price hike for Pro model
Read full article: Apple's iPhone 17 line-up includes a new ultra-thin model and $100 price hike for Pro modelApple has rolled out its next generation of iPhones that includes a new ultra-thin model and a slight price hike for one of its high-end models, while the company feels the squeeze of a global trade war.
Commercial shipping likely cut Red Sea cables that disrupted internet access, experts say
Read full article: Commercial shipping likely cut Red Sea cables that disrupted internet access, experts sayExperts say a ship likely cut cables in the Red Sea, disrupting internet access in Africa, Asia and the Middle East.
Utah Olympic organizers announce 9-figure fundraising effort for 2034 Winter Games
Read full article: Utah Olympic organizers announce 9-figure fundraising effort for 2034 Winter GamesOrganizers of the Salt Lake City 2034 Winter Games have announced a fundraising effort that they say is the largest philanthropic campaign supporting a host city in Olympic and Paralympic history.
US firm makes a $500 million investment deal with Pakistan for critical minerals
Read full article: US firm makes a $500 million investment deal with Pakistan for critical mineralsA U.S. metals company has signed an agreement with Pakistan, pledging to invest an initial $500 million in the country’s largely untapped critical minerals sector.
Judge skewers $1.5B Anthropic settlement with authors in pirated books case over AI training
Read full article: Judge skewers $1.5B Anthropic settlement with authors in pirated books case over AI trainingA federal judge on Monday skewered a $1.5 billion settlement between artificial intelligence company Anthropic and authors who allege nearly half million books had been illegally pirated to train chatbots, raising the specter that the case could still end up going to trial.
What Americans think about socialism and capitalism, according to a new Gallup poll
Read full article: What Americans think about socialism and capitalism, according to a new Gallup pollA new Gallup poll finds that Democrats view socialism more positively than they did in the past, while their views of capitalism are more negative.
Chief justice lets Trump remove member of Federal Trade Commission for now
Read full article: Chief justice lets Trump remove member of Federal Trade Commission for nowChief Justice John Roberts has let President Donald Trump remove a member of the Federal Trade Commission, the latest in a string of high-profile firings allowed for now by the Supreme Court.
Star Trek plans packed lineup for the franchise's 60th anniversary, with Lego sets and YouTube show
Read full article: Star Trek plans packed lineup for the franchise's 60th anniversary, with Lego sets and YouTube showNot many franchises have fueled society’s timeless fascination with the boundless possibilities of a utopian future like “Star Trek.”.
Robinhood joins new band of companies calling the S&P 500 their home
Read full article: Robinhood joins new band of companies calling the S&P 500 their homeOnline broker Robinhood Markets will join the S&P 500 index Online broker Robinhood Markets will join the S&P 500 index as its stock rides higher on a cryptocurrency wave.
FAA extends ban on US commercial flights to Haiti's capital because of risk from gangs
Read full article: FAA extends ban on US commercial flights to Haiti's capital because of risk from gangsA Federal Aviation Administration ban on U.S. commercial flights to Haiti’s capital has been extended to March 7, 2026.
Unrivaled women's basketball league now valued at $340M million after landing more celebrity funding
Read full article: Unrivaled women's basketball league now valued at $340M million after landing more celebrity fundingNapheesa Collier and Breanna Stewart's 3-on-3 women's basketball league, Unrivaled, has gained significant investment from big names in sports.
Explosive testimony identifies legislators, officials in Philippine flood-control corruption inquiry
Read full article: Explosive testimony identifies legislators, officials in Philippine flood-control corruption inquiryA wealthy business couple has identified several Philippine congressmen and public works officials, alleging they forced them to pay huge kickbacks so they could secure lucrative flood-control projects from the government in explosive testimony during a nationally televised Senate investigation.
Attorney says detained Korean Hyundai workers had special skills for short-term jobs
Read full article: Attorney says detained Korean Hyundai workers had special skills for short-term jobsAn immigration attorney says many South Korean workers detained in a U.S. immigration raid at a Hyundai plant in Georgia were brought in for highly specialized work that Americans aren't trained to perform.
Indonesian leader fires ministers of finance and security after deadly protests
Read full article: Indonesian leader fires ministers of finance and security after deadly protestsIndonesia’s president has replaced key economic and security ministers in a Cabinet reshuffle after deadly protests erupted over lawmakers' perks.
Police open fire on protests of Nepal's social media policy, killing at least 17
Read full article: Police open fire on protests of Nepal's social media policy, killing at least 17Police in Nepal’s capital of Kathmandu opened fire on demonstrators protesting a government attempt to regulate social media that blocked some of the world’s largest platforms, including Facebook, X and YouTube.
Norway votes in a closely fought election with the future of a wealth tax in focus
Read full article: Norway votes in a closely fought election with the future of a wealth tax in focusNorwegians are heading to the polls in the main day of voting for a new parliament, after a campaign in which the future of a wealth tax that dates to the late 19th century has been a central issue.
Stocks tick higher after Wall Street flirts with another record
Read full article: Stocks tick higher after Wall Street flirts with another recordStocks nudged higher ahead of a week with several data reports that could dictate by how much or even whether the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates at its next meeting in a week.
Mexico says it's cracking down on fuel theft and critics say it underscores the depth of the problem
Read full article: Mexico says it's cracking down on fuel theft and critics say it underscores the depth of the problemMexico's top prosecutor says the government plans to arrest many more people involved in fuel theft networks between Mexico and the United States.
AI shakes up the call center industry, but some tasks are still better left to the humans
Read full article: AI shakes up the call center industry, but some tasks are still better left to the humansArtificial intelligence is transforming call centers by streamlining tasks and improving customer service.
South Korea will bring home 300 workers detained in massive Hyundai plant raid in Georgia
Read full article: South Korea will bring home 300 workers detained in massive Hyundai plant raid in GeorgiaSouth Korea says it has reached a deal with the U.S. for the release of South Korean workers detained in an immigration raid at a Hyundai plant in Georgia.