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Minutes from the Federal Reserve's January meeting show that officials are worried about the risks of cutting rates too soon amid still-high inflation.

Harvard University condemned what it called a "flagrantly antisemitic cartoon" that an undergraduate group posted on social media over the weekend. It also appeared on the Instagram account of Harvard Faculty and Staff for Justice in Palestine.

Harvard University has condemned what it called a “flagrantly antisemitic cartoon” posted on social media by student and faculty groups that advocate for Palestinian liberation. Harvard's Undergraduate Palestinian Solidarity Committee took responsibility, apologizing for what it acknowledged is an antisemitic trope and blaming it on ignorance and a lack of oversight. The Harvard Faculty and Staff for Justice in Palestine also apologized, saying it's contrary to their values. The image was removed... Читать дальше...

“At the end of the day, I joke around, but you know how many people want my job?”

Sue Bird is saying the quiet parts out loud. Everybody needs a ticket to the JuJu Watkins show.

Campaign finance reports were published online this week, revealing some of the contributions to campaigns and political action committees.

The National Weather Service says another storm is coming between Sunday night and Monday night. It's not expected to be as significant as past storms.

Anne Marie Dunphy looking forward to selection process after FEI decision Ireland has been awarded an individual quota place in dressage at the Olympic Games in Paris this summer. The FEI confirmed this afternoon which countries have obtained one of 15 individual slots, with Ireland chosen alongside Norway in Group A. The place was awarded on the basis of Olympic ranking points, and all is to play for over the coming months with a pool of strong combinations to choose from. “This is great news to... Читать дальше...

united nations — The Israeli military said Wednesday that it had carried out airstrikes in northern and southern Gaza, as the head of the World Health Organization said the enclave had become a “death zone.” Israeli media reported that the Israel Defense Forces had announced the death of one soldier killed Tuesday in heavy fighting in northern Gaza, bringing to 237 the number of troops killed in the offensive against Hamas. The IDF said it had carried out strikes against Hamas targets in Gaza City’s Zeitoun neighborhood... Читать дальше...

1. Israel-Hamas war: 'Frank' US talks after Lula invoked Hitler – DW – 02/21/2024  DW (English)
2. The US vetoes an Arab-backed UN resolution demanding an immediate humanitarian cease-fire in Gaza  The Associated Press
3. The dueling Gaza ceasefire resolutions at the UN, explained  Vox.com
4. Headlines for February 21, 2024  Democracy Now!

The ERS-2 satellite fell in the North Pacific Ocean somewhere between Alaska and Hawaii

1. Fed officials raised concerns about cutting rates too soon, minutes show  Fox Business
2. Fed officials expressed caution about lowering rates too quickly at last meeting, minutes show  CNBC
3. Minutes of the Federal Open Market Committee, January 30–31, 2024  Federal Reserve
4. Fed Minutes Show Unease Over Premature Interest-Rate Cuts - WSJ  The Wall Street Journal
5. Fed officials remained worried that inflation could stop cooling, minutes show  CNN

JSE-listed food services multinational Bidcorp grew its revenue by 24% year-on-year to R113.8-billion for the six months to December 31, 2023. Its revenue increased by 10.8% in constant currency terms, representing solid real growth, despite rapidly moderating inflation and softening demand, said Bidcorp CEO Bernard Berson during the company's results presentation on February 21.

More than half of U.S. adults say they have incurred costs due to an extreme weather event over the past 10 years.

Taylor Swift is in Australia for her Eras Tour performances. The singer was seen a day out at Sydney Zoo.

The beach in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea turned into a distraught scene of screams and beachgoers digging in the sand Tuesday afternoon, trying to rescue a pair of siblings who were inside a deep hole they dug when it collapsed on them. Sloan Mattingly, 7, died.

The vote, which didn't see individual MP's votes recorded, came after a day of political wrangling between Labour and the SNP.

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A Montreal woman is the first person in the world to undergo a new treatment combination for triple-negative breast cancer.

Democratic Rep. Barbara Lee stood by her previous calls for a $50 minimum wage on a debate stage Tuesday and argued that $100,000 is an appropriate "living wage" in California.

Ever since Bradley Cooper and Gigi Hadid’s relationship hit the public, people have been dying to know what their low-key romance is like. While we know they’ve been reportedly getting ultra-serious, and have finally made their debut together while walking around together, it seems things may get even more serious between the unexpected couple. An […]

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A group of House conservatives are calling for an update on the status of nearly two dozen possible policy riders that could be included in a deal to fund the federal government — and floating a yearlong stopgap measure.