Benzinga | Detroit Free Press Wall Street remained on edge as investors adopted a cautious stance amid an increasingly uncertain economic outlook this past week. At its March meeting, the Federal Reserve kept interest rates unchanged at 4.25%-4.50%, signaling “no rush” to adjust its monetary policy. Yet, the central bank’s latest economic projections painted a…
2-minute read Lysa Mullady | Special to the USA TODAY Network New York pushes for school smartphone bans due to ‘addictive’ nature New York Gov. Kathy Hochul called for legislation to ban smartphones in schools because of their addictive nature. Cell phones in schools are hindering student safety, belonging, and learning by creating distractions and…
Amanda Weiss-McComas named among Women of the Year for West Virginia Amanda Weiss-McComas, who’s work provides critical services to victims of domestic violence in West Virginia, is one of USA TODAY’s Women of the Year. A New York Times bestselling author, mathematician and data scientist is coming to the Queen City next month. Cathy O’Neil,…
President Trump to speak with Putin about ceasefire negotiations President Donald Trump said he will speak to Russian President Vladimir Putin about potential ceasefire negotiations. WASHINGTON – Russian President Vladimir Putin prayed for President Donald Trump after Trump was shot at a rally last year, special envoy Steve Witkoff said on Friday. Trump, then a…
What to know about travel bans and who they could affect Immigration law allows presidents to restrict travel into the U.S., but President Donald Trump’s bans have been more sweeping than past presidents. U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers are increasingly searching electronic devices of travelers entering the country. These searches, while legal, are raising…
Kristen Clarke reflects on DOJ’s progress reforming police Kristen Clarke, the first Black woman to serve as Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights, discusses police reform and stopping hate crimes. The producer of Omaha Fashion Week has released a statement after an apparent swastika was displayed on the runway at one of its events in…
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Polk County officials are urging some residents who live near uncontrolled fires to “leave now” as two of the fires surge over 1,000 acres each, tripling in size over mere hours. As of 5:30 p.m. on March 21, the Deep Woods Fire near Holbert Cove Road jumped to 1,102 acres with no containment, N.C. Forest…
Both Travis and Jason Kelce along with Nate Bargatze are returning to play golf at Lake Tahoe this summer. They’ll be joined by newcomers George Kittle of the San Francisco 49ers and Seattle Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold. All are expected to compete in the 36th annual American Century Championship celebrity golf tournament July 9-13 at…
Uptick in Tesla vandalism amid DOGE backlash Elon Musk’s Teslas are being vandalized at a higher rate as he faces backlash for federal cuts and firings. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth confirmed that Elon Musk visited the Pentagon on Friday, even as the Trump administration vigorously denied a New York Times report that Musk was briefed…