The Federal Reserve cuts interest rates
Fed officials voted Wednesday to trim the benchmark rate by another quarter point, extending a streak of reductions aimed at supporting the job market while inflation cools. The central bank signaled it ...
Trump is set to take his economic message on the road
The White House says the president will highlight efforts to ease the cost of living as voters voice anger over high prices. Advisers view the swing-district visit as a test of whether ...
Fighting along the Thailand–Cambodia border has surged again
Thailand says its air force has targeted Cambodian military positions after cross-border clashes around contested temples and villages. Cambodia accuses Thailand of breaching a recently negotiated ceasefire and shelling civilian zones. Regional ...
A deadly fire tears through a crowded nightclub
This happened in India’s Goa state. Emergency officials report at least two dozen deaths after the blaze swept the popular coastal venue overnight, trapping people near exits. Authorities say the cause of the ...
Jan 6 Bomb Suspect Arrested
Federal agents have made a breakthrough in one of the most puzzling cases from the Capitol riot, arresting a suspect they believe planted pipe bombs. ​ Authorities say the man was taken into ...
Republicans held a closely watched U.S. House seat
This happened in Tennessee after votes were counted Wednesday, preserving their narrow advantage heading into next year’s fight for control. ​ Networks projected a GOP win in the special election. The margin was ...
Deadly conflict in and around Gaza is drawing fresh scrutiny
This happened after after reports that two young brothers gathering firewood were killed by an Israeli drone strike. ​ Media outlets, citing local health officials and family members, say the boys were eight ...
Heavily armed gangs have swept through Haiti
Officials say gunmen killed men, women and children while setting fire to homes in Artibonite, driving hundreds to flee toward nearby towns. Local authorities report that police posts were quickly overwhelmed and ...
U.S. shoppers opened their wallets in record fashion
Data from Adobe Analytics show Americans shelled out about 11.8 billion dollars in online purchases, topping last year’s mark and setting a new one-day e-commerce record. Electronics, toys, and clothing were among ...
Trump has agreed to extend Affordable Care Act
The subsidies will extend for two more years, aiming to keep health coverage costs from spiking. ​ A White House proposal circulated to lawmakers would continue key federal payments that help millions of ...