By CHRISTOPHER RUGABER WASHINGTON (AP) — One major question will be front and center for Federal Reserve policymakers as they prepare for an annual conference in Jackson, Wyoming next week and a crucial policy meeting in September: Which is a bigger problem for the economy right now, stubborn inflation or slower hiring? Related Articles Warren Buffett’s company … [Read more...] about Inflation or jobs: Federal Reserve officials are divided over competing concerns
Judge appoints receiver to sell off Alex Jones’s Infowars assets to help pay Sandy Hook families
By DAVE COLLINS A state judge in Texas has appointed a receiver to take over and sell conspiracy theorist Alex Jones’ Infowars assets to help pay the more than $1 billion he owes in legal judgments to the families of victims of the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting. Related Articles As federal activity takes root in DC, police chief orders more cooperation … [Read more...] about Judge appoints receiver to sell off Alex Jones’s Infowars assets to help pay Sandy Hook families
Orioles game Wednesday vs. Mariners to begin in rain delay
The Orioles’ game against the Seattle Mariners on Wednesday will begin in a rain delay, the club announced 45 minutes before the originally scheduled 6:35 p.m. first pitch. Baltimore didn’t immediately provide an expected start time for the contest. Grounds crew members rolled out the tarp onto the field at Camden Yards about an hour and a half before the game was delayed. The … [Read more...] about Orioles game Wednesday vs. Mariners to begin in rain delay
New York man charged with cyberstalking a family member of killed UnitedHealthcare CEO
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — A New York man has been charged with cyberstalking a family member of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, allegedly leaving threatening voicemails that expressed glee about Thompson’s killing within hours of the fatal shooting, federal prosecutors said Wednesday. Related Articles 6 people dead after a truck crashed into a van carrying members … [Read more...] about New York man charged with cyberstalking a family member of killed UnitedHealthcare CEO
CDC shooting marks latest in a string of hostility directed at health workers. Many aren’t surprised
By JEFF MARTIN, HEATHER HOLLINGSWORTH and JOHN SEEWER ATLANTA (AP) — A barrage of bullets launched at the headquarters of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention last week by a man authorities say was angry over COVID-19 vaccinations is the latest attack directed at health care workers amid hostility lingering from the pandemic. Related Articles Trump … [Read more...] about CDC shooting marks latest in a string of hostility directed at health workers. Many aren’t surprised