• Jerome Powell Warns The Fed Is Going Through a ‘Stress Test’ And Its Credibility Is On The Line

    Former Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell warned that the central bank is going through a “stress test” and its credibility will be tested in the near future.In remarks after accepting the John F. Kennedy “Profiles in Courage” award, Powell said that, “like many other institutions, the Fed has been undergoing a stress test.”The official has been harshly criticized by President Donald Trump, who has demanded the central bank lower interest rates to stimulate the economy.“Congress wisely chose to insulate monetary policy decisions from political pressure,” Powell added, in reference to the central bank’s historical independence. “These protections have served the…

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  • Don’t let RFK Jr distract from the big health threat: Sugar

    It’s not the food dye in Froot Loops that Americans should fear; it’s the more than 66 pounds of sugar they consume a year ARE there “toxic chemicals” in food killing Americans? That fear is getting lots of attention thanks to Robert F Kennedy Jr, president-elect Donald Trump’s pick to…

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  • New Report Claims Ukraine And U.S. Near ‘Landmark’ Drone Defense Deal

    The United States and Ukraine are reportedly moving toward a potentially “landmark” drone defense agreement that could give Washington access to battlefield-tested Ukrainian technology at a time when the Iran war has exposed the growing threat, and cost, of drone warfare. CBS News reported Tuesday that the two governments have…

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  • Upset Taylor Swift says she was told Ticketmaster could handle demand

    POP superstar Taylor Swift said on Friday it was “excruciating” for her to watch fans struggle to secure tickets for her upcoming U.S. tour after she had been assured that Ticketmaster could handle large demand. The New York Times reported that the US Justice Department was investigating whether Ticketmaster parent…

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