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Warsh wants markets to guide the Fed, not the other way around
Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh has introduced a "shock" approach to monetary policy, according to The Motley Fool. This shift c
topicOversized Trucks, SUVs Taking a Toll in America
Current intelligence reports provide no new evidence regarding the impact of oversized trucks and SUVs on road safety. While recen
topicStock Market Today: Nasdaq Jumps at Open, Oil Is Now Close to Pre-Iran War Prices
The Nasdaq jumped at the open while oil prices fell toward pre-war levels. This shift follows an announcement by US President Dona
topicTesla crash that killed a woman under federal investigation
The National Transportation Safety Board and National Highway Traffic Safety Administration are examining a crash that killed 76-y
topicMarkets are set for a much more hawkish Warsh Fed than expected
The Federal Reserve maintained its benchmark rate at 3 on July 29, 2026, but the decision revealed deep internal divisions. Three
topicOil Prices Fall as U.S.-Iran Talks Show Signs of Progress
Crude oil prices rose Tuesday following a 7% plunge, driven by renewed Middle East supply concerns. The price drop followed an ord
topicDollar Rises to One-Year High, U.S. Markets Closed for Holiday
Global stocks rose Tuesday morning, with the S&P 500 trending toward its first record high since June. The rally follows a surge i
topicTrouble getting weight loss drugs covered by insurance? Here's what to know
Medicare now covers select weight loss drugs for $50 per month. This development provides a subsidized option for older adults, th
Micron Stock Rides Memory Chip Boom Higher
U.S. stocks rose on the final Friday of July, with semiconductor and chip stocks contributing to gains. While Amazon saw a signifi
topicTrump accuses big oil firms of price-gouging drivers
President Trump has ordered the Department of Justice to investigate oil companies for price gouging, demanding gas stations lower
topicLinkedIn adds a button to report AI-generated ‘slop’
LinkedIn has introduced a reporting button labeled 'Seems Like AI Slop' to allow users to flag low-quality, artificially generated
topicHow Leopold Aschenbrenner built a $45 billion AI hedge fund
Leopold Aschenbrenner's hedge fund, Situational Awareness, which managed $45 billion, collapsed after losing 67 percent of its por
topicChina Resets the AI Race
Alibaba has released Qwen3.8-Max, which the company describes as its most capable model to date and a direct competitor to OpenAI
topicLinkedIn Introduces a 'Seems Like AI Slop' Button
LinkedIn rolled out a new reporting button this week that allows users to flag content they suspect is AI-generated. When a user s
topicFather, 11-year-old daughter hospitalized after shooting outside McDonald’s in Hallandale Beach; police searching for suspects
A father and his 11-year-old daughter were shot while in their SUV outside a Hallandale Beach McDonald's. The girl was shot in the
topicMost Married Parents Now Work Full Time
Most married parents in the United States now work full-time jobs. This shift away from the single-income model common after World
topicEuropean rocket launches record-breaking mission with Amazon internet satellites (video)
SpaceX deployed the Starlink 10-45 mission from Space Launch Complex 40 on a Falcon 9 rocket early Tuesday. This activity coincide
topicInterest rates expected to be held by Bank of England
The Bank of England kept its benchmark interest rate at 3.75% on 30 July 2026. This decision followed a 6 to 3 vote among official
topicWhat the Fed rate pause could mean for mortgage interest rates now
The Federal Reserve held interest rates steady around August 1, 2026, a move mirrored by the Bank of England and Bank of Japan. Wh
topicSweltering heat wave to grip Southern California next week
A severe heat wave continues across Southern California with the National Weather Service warning of scorching temperatures for ne
topicCyclospora cases have increased in Douglas County, health officials say
Cyclospora infections are increasing in Douglas County, Nebraska, with a significant spike surpassing previous outbreaks and resul
topicThe controversial plan behind an AI wealth fund
Sam Altman continues to propose a Public Wealth Fund to provide US citizens with a stake in OpenAI. This plan includes granting th
topicWhen falling housing prices are good news
Real estate prices continue to fall as a building boom and shifting demographics increase supply over demand. Recent reports indic
topicOil Prices Rise Above $70 on Iran Strike
Oil prices have fallen following expectations of new talks between the US and Iran. This shift in geopolitical tension boosted Ind