US economy ‘quite resilient,’ Fed Chair Jerome Powell says
Bloomberg Creative/Getty Images(NEW YORK) — Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell on Wednesday voiced an optimistic message about the U.S. economy and downplayed the threat of a recession.
“The U.S. economy has actually been quite resilient,” Powell sa…
What’s fueling the Pakistani migrant exodus that ended in tragedy near Greece
KeithBinns/Getty Images(NEW YORK) — The reports of hundreds of Pakistanis losing their lives as they attempted to enter Europe last week sent shockwaves across the country, forcing officials in Islamabad to acknowledge the increasing number of people …
Yusef Salaam, of exonerated ‘Central Park Five,’ leading New York City primary
Marilyn Nieves/Getty Images(NEW YORK) — Yusef Salaam, one of the exonerated “Central Park Five,” appears to be leading the New York City Council primary race for the 9th District in Harlem, according to the New York Times election results tracker.
Sa…
Reunite with your cash: How to find out if you have unclaimed money
Catherine McQueen/Getty Images(NEW YORK) — Across the nation, more than $20 billion is waiting to be reclaimed by citizens who may not even know they may be owed cash from “unclaimed property,” which can include uncashed paychecks, refunds or deposits…
Montana judge holds state health department in contempt over transgender birth certificate law
Witthaya Prasongsin/Getty Images(NEW YORK) — A Montana judge permanently struck down a law making it more difficult for transgender people to change their sex on their birth certificate and held the state health department in contempt for disregarding…
Starbucks reiterates support of LGBTQIA2+ community amid Pride strikes
Starbucks(NEW YORK) — Amid much back-and-forth between Starbucks and some of its workers who claim the company stopped Pride decorations from being displayed in some locations, some union employees have gone on strike to try to send a louder message.
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Delta plane lands safely at Charlotte airport without front landing gear
Greg Bajor/Getty Images(CHARLOTTE, N.C.) — A Delta plane landed safely at Charlotte Douglas International Airport Wednesday morning without its front landing gear, according to the airline.
No injuries were reported among the two pilots, three flight…
Russia says Wagner’s operations and military support in Africa ‘will continue’
FotografiaBasica/Getty Images(LONDON) — Russia’s foreign minister, Sergei Lavrov, has announced that Wagner Mercenary Group is to continue its operations in Africa and its troops are set to remain in place following the aborted armed mutiny by Wagner …
DeSantis makes rare Jan. 6 remark: ‘Obviously, I didn’t enjoy seeing’ it
Brandon Bell/Getty Images(HOLLIS, N.H.) — Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis made a rare comment on Tuesday about the Jan. 6 riots at the U.S. Capitol two years ago, which he has previously condemned while suggesting they are over-covered.
During an event in …
US women’s national soccer team set to receive Arthur Ashe Courage Award at the ESPYs
ABC via Getty Images(NEW YORK) — As the U.S. women’s national soccer team prepares to pursue a third straight Women’s World Cup, the squad is being honored for a different fight.
The team is set to be honored with the Arthur Ashe Award for Courage at…