Cardinals on Wednesday began the tradition-laden process of picking the Catholic Church's next pontiff amid intense security and even more intense speculation about who might be able to unite the church's increasingly polarized 1.4 billion believers. … [Read more...] about Church’s believers, onlookers anticipate outcome of secretive tradition that will decide new pope
Powell warns sustained tariffs could increase inflation and unemployment
The Federal Reserve has maintained interest rates between 4.25% and 4.5%, resisting President Trump's pressure to lower them amid his aggressive trade policies. … [Read more...] about Powell warns sustained tariffs could increase inflation and unemployment
Biden’s ‘floating pier’ mission in Gaza failed and cost U.S. soldier’s life, oversight report says
A military floating pier ordered by then-President Joseph R. Biden to deliver humanitarian aid to Palestinians in the Gaza Strip was functional for barely 20 days before the effort was scrubbed following the death of a servicemember, dozens of injuries and the damage or loss of tens of millions of dollars worth of crucial equipment battered by heavy storms. … [Read more...] about Biden’s ‘floating pier’ mission in Gaza failed and cost U.S. soldier’s life, oversight report says
Trump: ‘Major’ trade deal coming Thursday
President Trump teased a "major trade deal" to be announced Thursday, saying there will be more to come. … [Read more...] about Trump: ‘Major’ trade deal coming Thursday
Florida’s Dijon Johnson charged by police with possession of a gun, synthetic marijuana
Police have charged Florida cornerback Dijon Johnson with two felonies, including possession of a firearm, and two misdemeanors after his arrest over the weekend while driving a car in Tampa. … [Read more...] about Florida’s Dijon Johnson charged by police with possession of a gun, synthetic marijuana