87 m. ago The Fed Has No Good Options as Hiring Wobbles and Inflation Picks Up

The central bank is grappling with how quickly to lower interest rates after restarting cuts on Wednesday, amid mixed economic signals and a relentless White House pressure campaign.

Politics

2 h. ago Cartels turn to the water for smuggling efforts as US ramps up pressure

Cartels turn to the water for smuggling efforts as US ramps up pressure  The National Desk

Events

2 h. ago Seattle Children’s Hospital announces layoffs across 5 Washington locations

Seattle Children’s Hospital announces layoffs across 5 Washington locations  KIRO 7 News Seattle

Politics

2 h. ago A New England location is one of the best destinations for fall colors in the U.S. this year, according to USA Today readers

Also, one of the nation's best fall festivals is in Massachusetts. The post A New England location is one of the best destinations for fall colors in the U.S. this year, according to USA Today readers appeared first on Boston.com.

Politics

4 h. ago Starmer says talks with Trump include increasing support for Ukraine, pressure on Russia

The comments come at the end of Trump's state visit to the U.K., where the British government has sought to leverage his love of the monarchy to work with Trump on trade and national security goals.

Politics

4 h. ago Starmer says he and Trump talked about support for Ukraine, pressure on Russia

The comments come at the end of Trump's state visit to the U.K., where the British government has sought to leverage his love of the monarchy to work with Trump on trade and national security goals.

Politics

5 h. ago Flexible optical touch sensor simultaneously pinpoints pressure strength and location

Researchers have developed a flexible optical touch sensor that can simultaneously detect the strength and location of pressure with high sensitivity and stability. The advance in tactile sensing paves the way for next-generation robotic touch interfaces, advanced medical diagnostics and highly responsive wearable electronics.

Politics

5 h. ago Robotic assembly lines gain flexibility as algorithm plans tasks, teams and floor layouts

Developments in autonomous robotics have the potential to revolutionize manufacturing processes, making them more flexible, customizable, and efficient. But coordinating fleets of autonomous, mobile robots in a shared space—and helping them work with each other and with human partners—is an extremely complicated task.

Politics

5 h. ago Portland ramps up pressure on ICE building with land use violation notice

Portland will issue a land use violation notice to a local ICE building, accusing it of repeatedly holding detainees longer than permitted.

Politics

6 h. ago Fed Faces No Good Options as Labor Market Wobbles While Inflation Firms

The central bank is grappling with how quickly to lower interest rates after restarting cuts on Wednesday, amid mixed economic signals and a relentless White House pressure campaign.

Economics

8 h. ago Former CDC director says she was fired for resisting pressure from RFK Jr.

Susan Monarez, the ousted director of the CDC, testified on Capitol Hill Wednesday that the health secretary pressured her to rubber stamp vaccine policies without reviewing scientific evidence.

Events

10 h. ago Facing Trump's pressure, the Federal Reserve cuts rates for the first time this year

The Federal Reserve lowered its benchmark interest rate for the first time this year, but President Trump is demanding bigger rate cuts.

Politics

10 h. ago Huawei unveils new computing tech as China seeks AI strength

Chinese tech juggernaut Huawei plans to launch powerful computing setups that allow chips to connect at high speeds, an executive said Thursday, as Beijing looks to bolster domestic AI prowess and reduce reliance on Western firms.

Politics

14 h. ago These Are All The Bay Area Filming Locations From Hitchcock's 'The Birds' — Including An 1873 Schoolhouse And A Church Photographed By Ansel Adams

These Are All The Bay Area Filming Locations From Hitchcock's 'The Birds' — Including An 1873 Schoolhouse And A Church Photographed By Ansel Adams  Secret San Francisco

Culture

17 h. ago ABC Pulls Jimmy Kimmel Off Air for Charlie Kirk Comments After F.C.C. Pressure

Mr. Kimmel faced criticism from the chairman of the Federal Communications Commission for remarks about the motives of the man who is accused of killing Mr. Kirk, the conservative activist.

Politics

18 h. ago Schumer: Gov't Pushed ABC to Suspend Kimmel, Should Be Lawsuits Over That

On Wednesday’s broadcast of CNN’s “OutFront,” Senate Minority Leader Sen. Chuck Schumer (D-NY) argued that Jimmy Kimmel’s indefinite suspension was thanks to government pressure and “I’m sure there will be lawsuits about this and there ought to be, right away.” The post Schumer: Gov’t Pushed ABC to Suspend Kimmel, Should Be Lawsuits Over That appeared first on Breitbart.

Politics

22 h. ago Newsom says he kept in touch with Charlie Kirk since podcast, called him 'gracious'

California Gov. Gavin Newsom reveals he maintained contact with conservative activist Charlie Kirk after his podcast appearance in January.

Politics

24 h. ago Fired CDC Director Says RFK Jr. Pressured Her to Blindly Approve Vaccine Changes

Susan Monarez told a Senate committee that Robert F. Kennedy Jr. demanded she dismiss career officials without cause—and accept vaccine recommendations regardless of whether science backed them up.

Events

25 h. ago Finally: Fed Cuts Rates by a Quarter Percent, Signals Two More Cuts This Year

Central bank reduces benchmark rate by a quarter percentage point in first cut of 2025, as officials navigate extraordinary political pressures and economic uncertainty. The post Finally: Fed Cuts Rates by a Quarter Percent, Signals Two More Cuts This Year appeared first on Breitbart.

Politics

27 h. ago Ousted CDC director testifies she was fired for resisting pressure from RFK Jr.

Susan Monarez says RFK Jr. told her to commit to decisions in advance, without reviewing evidence and to dismiss vaccine experts.

Events