Federal Reserve pauses interest rates after 15 months of hikes
(WASHINGTON) -- The Federal Reserve paused its aggressive series of interest rate hikes on Wednesday, ending a string of 10 consecutive rate increases that stretches... Read More.
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Federal Reserve expected to pause monthslong string of rate hikes
(WASHINGTON) -- The Federal Reserve is expected to pause its aggressive series of interest rate hikes on Wednesday, ending a string of 10 consecutive... Read More.
Frozen fruit sold at Costco recalled due to possible hepatitis A contamination
(NEW YORK) -- Wawona Frozen Foods, Inc. has issued a voluntary recall on large bags of frozen fruit that were sold at Costco Wholesale... Read More.
Reddit communities ‘go dark’ to protest planned platform changes
(NEW YORK) -- Popular Reddit pages, known as “subreddits,” with names like /r/funny, /r/sports, /r/todayilearned and /r/music are currently inaccessible for new posts in... Read More.
Headed to college? For many, student loan debt remains the only option
(NEW YORK) -- For Haley Reyes, there were two questions looming over her senior year in high school at the Urban Assembly New York... Read More.
Inflation dropped significantly in May, returning closer to normal levels
(NEW YORK) -- Consumer prices rose 4% last month compared to a year ago, dropping more than expected and bolstering hopes that inflation will... Read More.
Inflation expected to have slowed in May, returning closer to normal levels
(NEW YORK) -- Policymakers and consumers on Tuesday will closely watch the release of fresh data on consumer prices, which will show whether inflation... Read More.
Rise of child labor stokes fight over worker laws
(NEW YORK) -- Jose Velasquez Castellano said he first worked on a farm when he was 8 years old. At age 13, he began working... Read More.
Booking a vacation rental? Here’s how to avoid a fake listing
(NEW YORK) -- Looking for a holiday or vacation rental this summer? Beware the fake listing.
It's a scam that Morgan MacFarlane encountered when she... Read More.
New seat designed to make flying easier for wheelchair users
(NEW YORK) -- For wheelchair users, taking a trip that involves flying can often be an undignified hassle. A partnership between a consortium and... Read More.
‘Nowhere to escape’: Frontline workers contend with wildfire smoke, face repeat of pandemic divide
(NEW YORK) -- As wildfire smoke bathed New York City in fumes on Wednesday afternoon, UPS driver Matt Leichenger said he suffered a wave... Read More.
How one woman is helping settle school lunch debt, advocating for universal free lunch
(NEW YORK) -- Millions of dollars in unpaid school lunch debt have been mounting in districts across the country, and one Virginia mom is... Read More.
