European shares cap strong January with earnings-fuelled gains
With the European Central Bank staying put on monetary policy, greater focus is on the US Fed’s outlook on interest rates Europe’s main share index ended higher on Friday (Jan…
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Kevin Warsh: Hawk or Dove?
The pick to be Federal Reserve chairman has a history of concern about inflation but more recently has been in harmony with President Trump’s push for lower interest rates. Source link
Clawdbot/Moltbot/OpenClaw is cool, but gets pricey fast
Rarely have I more appreciated the chasm between me and Silicon Valley than I have while using OpenClaw. This new AI program, which previously went by Moltbot and before that Clawdbot, has…
Trump Was in Contact With Epstein Long After Saying He’d Cut Him Off
And that’s just the cost to purchase the buildings—ICE also has to pay to turn them into jails with bathrooms, beds, dining, and recreation facilities. A third warehouse purchase in El…
Is the Latin Mass for Freaks?
Traditional Catholics are optimistic about their movement, and for good reason: It’s growing. Source link
SAVE America Act would require voter ID to vote
GOP lawmakers Rep. Chip Roy and Sen. Mike Lee have introduced legislation that would require voter identification to vote in federal elections, a requirement that builds on their previous…
Video: Who Is Trump’s New Fed Chair Pick?
President Trump announced Kevin Warsh as his nominee to succeed Jerome H. Powell as chair of the Federal Reserve. Our reporter Colby Smith explains why the choice matters for the economy.…
Why is it so cold if there’s global warming? Extreme winter weather can deepen misconceptions about climate
Record cold temperatures are once again expected to hit a swath of the country this weekend—even plunging Florida into its coldest stretch of the last 15 years, potentially bringing snow…
Polar vortex disruption helps explain this weekend’s extreme cold weather, despite climate misinformation
Record cold temperatures are once again expected to hit a swath of the country this weekend—even plunging Florida into its coldest stretch of the last 15 years, potentially bringing snow…
Senate to vote on funding deal after Sen. Graham secures votes on sanctuary cities, Arctic Frost
The Senate is on track to pass a spending package Friday ahead of a midnight funding deadline, after Sen. Lindsey Graham secured GOP leaders' backing for votes on two of his priorities.…
In 2026, most workers are still languishing
The feeling of “languishing” is likely relatable for many workers—even if they don’t quite have that exact language for it. And new research shows it’s not many workers who feel this way.…
Eggs-asperated: Justice Dept. battles states over cage-free laws
The Trump administration, under pressure to lower food costs, is suing states that require eggs for sale in grocery stores come from cage-free hens. Source link
Trump’s Pick for Fed Chair Pops Up in Latest Epstein Files
Donald Trump’s nominee to be the next chairman of the Federal Reserve, Kevin Warsh, appeared in the government’s Friday release of additional Jeffrey Epstein tiles. Warsh’s name appears to…
Epstein Files Expose His Friendship With Steve Bannon and Elon Musk
And that’s just the cost to purchase the buildings—ICE also has to pay to turn them into jails with bathrooms, beds, dining, and recreation facilities. A third warehouse purchase in El…
What to know about Trump’s Fed chair nominee Kevin Warsh
President Donald Trump says he’ll tap former Federal Reserve governor Kevin Warsh as the next Fed chair to replace Jerome Powell in May — with Trump believing that he can finally get the…
You might qualify for this Kaiser settlement without ever filing a complaint
If you’ve received any text messages from California-based healthcare giant Kaiser Permanente, you could be eligible for cash under the terms of a new settlement. The Kaiser Foundation…
This AI-related lawsuit could be just the beginning of many
What many applicants may not realize is that the first hurdle in applying for a job these days is dealing with AI. Candidates often must clear an artificial intelligence system that…
Senate GOP campaign arm raised $88 million in 2025
The National Republican Senatorial Committee raised $88 million in 2025, ahead of a midterm showdown that will determine whether Senate Republicans can hold onto their thin majority.…
The Farmers’ Almanac isn’t dead. It’s getting a digital reboot under a new owner
The Farmers’ Almanac isn’t going out of business after all, but it is leaving Maine for the bright lights of New York City and a new owner. Beloved by farmers and gardeners, the almanac…
Epstein Emails Reveal How He Tried to Hide His Friendship With Trump
And that’s just the cost to purchase the buildings—ICE also has to pay to turn them into jails with bathrooms, beds, dining, and recreation facilities. A third warehouse purchase in El…
Stocks slide and gold fever fades as investors weigh Trump’s Fed pick
Financial markets are churning on Friday as investors try to figure out what President Donald Trump’s new nominee to lead the Federal Reserve will mean for interest rates. The initial…
Official admits fraud at government's African aid agency; Trump tried to cut operation
The chief financial officer at the African Development Foundation has confirmed the Trump administration's claims of fraud by agreeing to plead guilty to directing hundreds of thousands of…
How a unique ‘chatbot’ is helping a small Chilean community push back on AI
If you enter a query into Quili.AI on January 31, your question won’t be answered by a large language model, but instead by residents from the Chilean community of Quilicura. The project…
Luigi Mangione won’t face the death penalty for UnitedHealth CEO’s killing, judge rules
Federal prosecutors can’t seek the death penalty against Luigi Mangione in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, a federal judge ruled Friday, foiling the Trump…