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JACKSON HOLE, Wyoming — With inflation cooling and the job market slowing, the Federal Reserve is prepared to start cutting its key interest rate from its current 23-year high, Chair Jerome Powell said Friday. Powell did not specify when rate

GRINDAVIK, Iceland — A volcano in southwestern Iceland erupted for the sixth time since December on Thursday evening, spewing red lava through a new fissure on the Reykjanes Peninsula. The eruption began shortly after 9 p.m. after a series of

A sea of blue with touches of red. Hats resembling husks of corn and donkeys, and clothing printed with the faces of political figures. Peering through crowds and signs to get a glimpse of a speaker on stage. These are

The energizing speeches by and , alongside the , the , , and many others, at the Democratic National Convention marked a key moment in the 2024 presidential election. With both parties now formally presenting their candidates and voters increasingly

The Democratic Party has made combating gun violence a central theme of its campaign, dedicating a significant portion of its final night at the Chicago convention to the issue. Survivors and relatives of victims took to the stage to share

A tough workout can have lasting effects. The next morning, even simple actions like turning over or standing up can make your muscles ache. You might have planned to exercise again, but now you’re wondering: Can I still work out

GABORONE, Botswana (AP) — The largest diamond discovered in over a century has been unearthed at a mine in Botswana. The country’s president displayed the fist-sized stone to the world at a viewing ceremony on Thursday. The Botswana government states

Authorities in Australia arrested a passenger on Thursday after he exited a stationary airplane through an emergency exit, walked along a wing, and then climbed down a jet engine to the tarmac. Jetstar Flight JQ507 arrived at Melbourne Airport from

Actor and director Ben Affleck received an unexpected mention at the Democratic National Convention (DNC) in Chicago on Wednesday night. The shoutout came from actor and writer Mindy Kaling, best known for her roles in The Office and The Mindy

From a van offering free emergency contraception to emotional speeches, reproductive rights have been a central focus at the Democratic National Convention (DNC) this week, as Democrats aim to use this issue to mobilize voters in the upcoming election. Speakers

Shein, the online fast-fashion giant, has filed another lawsuit against its rival, Temu, alleging copyright infringement. This is the latest development in the ongoing battle between the two Chinese-linked marketplaces. In the lawsuit filed on Monday, Shein—which was founded in

WASHINGTON — The U.S. government has revised its job growth figures, revealing that the economy added 818,000 fewer jobs between April 2023 and March 2024 than initially reported. This revised data indicates a steady slowdown in the job market, likely

Last night, former First Lady Michelle Obama took the stage at the DNC. The excitement in the arena was palpable. It was difficult for her to speak. America’s favorite political nonpolitician was about to address the nation, and everyone was

This morning, I made scrambled eggs on a $129 frying pan. Most of my cookware costs a fraction of that. For years, I bought pots and pans at T.J. Maxx or other discount stores.  The frying pan I used most

Taylor Swift has become the first solo artist to perform at Wembley Stadium in London eight times during a single tour, surpassing the previous record reportedly held by Michael Jackson, who performed at the iconic London arena seven times in

Former First Lady Michelle Obama reemerged in the political arena on Tuesday night, returning to her birthplace, Chicago, to mobilize support for Vice President Kamala Harris at the Democratic National Convention. She was welcomed with thunderous applause from the convention

When Kamala Harris became the presumptive Democratic nominee for President in July after President Joe Biden withdrew from the race, nearly the entire party quickly came together to support her. But the Vermont independent senator who caucuses with the Democrats,

The Democratic National Convention kicked off in Chicago on Monday with the opening day, which featured a surprise speaker: Gwen Walz, the wife of Minnesota governor and vice presidential candidate Tim Walz. Speaking to the delegates, lawmakers, and journalists in