Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell will not lack for urgent topics to address when he gives the keynote speech Friday to an annual gathering of global central bankers in Jackson …
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Powell Signals More Hikes Ahead if US Economy Stays Strong
Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell signaled Friday that he expects the Fed to continue gradually raising interest rates if the U.S. economic expansion remains strong. Powell added that while annual …
your ads here!How ‘Crazy Rich Asians’ Broke Stereotypes, Box Office
Jon Chu’s romantic comedy “Crazy Rich Asians” showcases lavish sets and beautiful people. Set against the exotic and ultramodern backdrop of Singapore, the film rewards its audience with an uplifting …
your ads here!John Lennon’s Killer Denied Parole for 10th Time
John Lennon’s killer has been denied parole for a 10th time and will remain behind bars for at least two more years. Mark David Chapman appeared before New York’s parole …
your ads here!Resurgence of Crippling Black Lung Disease Seen in US Coal Miners
Since the 1990s, annual numbers of U.S. coal miners with new, confirmed cases of an advanced form of so-called black lung disease known as progressive massive fibrosis have been steadily …
your ads here!Pence Reaffirms Vision for ‘American Dominance in Space’
Vice President Mike Pence is in Houston, Texas, to reaffirm the Trump administration’s plans to establish an American Space Force by 2020, return Americans to the moon, and set its …
your ads here!Stevie Wonder Heads Star Lineup for Aretha Franklin Funeral
Stevie Wonder, Jennifer Hudson and country singer Faith Hill will sing at the funeral of Aretha Franklin in Detroit next week, her publicist said Thursday. They will be joined by …
your ads here!Scientists Find Perfectly Preserved Ancient Foal in Siberia
Russian scientists have found the carcass of an ancient foal perfectly preserved in the Siberian permafrost. The fossil discovered in the region of Yakutia has its skin, hair, hooves and …
your ads here!George Clooney Tops Forbes’ Highest-Paid Actors List
George Clooney can raise a glass, even if he’s not starring in any hit movies. The 57-year-old tops the 2018 Forbes’ list of highest-paid actors with $239 million in …
your ads here!New Book to Focus on Women in Donald Trump’s Life
A best-selling author and Newsweek correspondent has a book coming out on President Donald Trump and the women in his life. Gallery Books announced Thursday that Nina Burleigh’s “Golden …
your ads here!Facebook Bans 2nd Quiz App on Concerns User Data Misused
Facebook banned a quiz app from its platform for refusing an inspection and concerns that data on as many as 4 million users was misused. The social media company …
your ads here!Giraffe, Rhino Deaths Raise Alarm at Former Buenos Aires Zoo
Shaki was 18 when she died, too young given the life expectancy of a giraffe. Ruth the rhinoceros was recovering from an infection until she fell, was stuck for hours …
your ads here!US, China Exchange New Round of Tariffs in Trade War
A new set of tit-for-tat tariffs imposed by the United States and China on each other’s goods took effect Thursday. The U.S. announced earlier this month that it would impose …
your ads here!Malawi’s Film Industry Winning Awards Despite No Cinemas
The southeast African country of Malawi has no film schools and no cinemas. But self-taught Malawi directors have still won international prizes for their films, seven of which are nominated …
your ads here!Study: Many Teens – and Parents – Feel Tethered to Phones
Parents lament their teenagers’ noses constantly in their phones, but they might want to take stock of their own screen time habits. A study out Wednesday from the Pew Research …
your ads here!Ohio State Suspends Coach for 3 Games for Mishandled Abuse Case
Ohio State Wednesday night suspended head football coach Urban Meyer three games for mishandling domestic violence accusations, punishing one of the sport’s most prominent leaders for keeping an assistant on …
your ads here!Bouquinistes of Paris Turn to UNESCO to Save Ancient Trade
David Nosek is buried in a novel, glancing only occasionally at the scrum of tourists strolling by. A few of them pause to examine the old editions, engravings and brightly …
your ads here!After Summer’s Growth Revisions, Macron Has Budget Work Cut Out
French President Emmanuel Macron will make the tough political choices needed to meet his deficit commitments, his government spokesman said, as he looked to put a bodyguard scandal behind him …
your ads here!#MeQueer Takes Twitter by Storm as LGBT Community Cries #MeToo
It started with an angry tweet. But by Wednesday, the #MeQueer hashtag had morphed into a global online storm with thousands of LGBT people taking to Twitter to detail their …
your ads here!EXCLUSIVE – Sources: Aramco Listing Plan Halted, Oil Giant Disbands Advisors
Saudi Arabia has called off both the domestic and international stock listing of state oil giant Aramco, billed as the biggest such deal in history, four senior industry sources said …
your ads here!Queen Latifah Hosts Black Girls Rock Awards
Mary J. Blige, Naomi Campbell and Judith Jamison are among the recipients of the 2018 Black Girls Rock awards. Queen Latifah will host the show, which will be taped …
your ads here!Disney Offers Tuition for Hourly Workers in Tight Job Market
Disney is offering to pay full tuition for hourly workers who want to earn a college degree or finish a high school diploma. The Walt Disney Co. said Wednesday it …
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