Politics
Taxes wouldn’t fund $5,000 Trump ‘dividend’ if Republicans win midterms, says commerce secretary
Lutnick said $500bn of estimated $1tn needed to fund checks to all US adults could come…
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Business
US consumer prices accelerate in August, push Fed closer to rate hike
U.S. consumer prices accelerated in August, while a key measure of underlying inflation…
Business
Global bond selloff keeps 10-year US yield near 5% on oil, rate-hike fears
The global bond selloff pushed U.S. 10-year Treasury yields near the closely watched 5%…
Business
Americans fed up with fast-food prices are sending chains a clear message, CEO says
Checkers & Rally’s CEO Chris Tebben says the chain’s $4 meal deal boosted transactions as…
Health
The Best Hot Food Bar According to Dietitians
When you need to grab a quick meal while running errands, don’t overlook the hot food bar…
Business
Average rate on a 30-year mortgage climbs to highest level in 13 months
Mortgage rates rose again this week, driving the average long-term U.S. home loan rate to…
Sports
Georgia AG to SEC: 'Take all measures available' if LSU plays pros
Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr is encouraging Greg Sankey to take "all measures…
Sports
Rays' Owner Eyeing Top 10-15 Payroll In New Stadium
Could the Rays have a top 10-15 payroll in the game? Their owner thinks so... once the new…
Business
America's $40 trillion debt, looming Social Security insolvency
Michael A. Peterson warns the Social Security trust fund will be fully depleted in just…
Business
Fed Chairman Kevin Warsh faces pressure to show his hand
Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh is set to deliver his biggest speech yet on Friday,…
Business
Fed's Hammack says 'now is the time to act' on raising interest rates
She still thinks the Fed needs to take action against inflation that is straining…
Business
The $40 trillion national debt and the bond market's revolt: how we got into this mess
David Kelly and Torsten Slok reached the same conclusion from opposite directions: with DC…
Business
Key inflation gauge remains elevated during Iran conflict and ongoing US trade fights
An inflation measure closely watched by the Federal Reserve was unchanged last month in…
Business
July PCE: Fed's favored inflation gauge remained elevated
The Federal Reserve's preferred inflation gauge remained elevated in July as the Commerce…
Business
Treasury's recent moves in the bond and currency markets add up to 'soft-form financial repression'
"If the market price of USTs is not 'allowed' to adjust down, the foreign exchange price…
Business
Three things to know : NPR
The U.S. federal debt hit a record $40 trillion this week. The debt has doubled since…
Arts & Culture
‘The Office’ star Jenna Fischer exposes the grueling reality that forced her off TV
"The Office" star Jenna Fischer revealed she quit TV acting after grueling 70-hour work…
Business
US national debt hits $40 trillion, rising by $90K per second
The U.S. national debt crossed a record $40 trillion this week—a figure economists and…
Business
Trump bemoans Fed interest rate policy, says U.S. should be paying much less
As he has done in the past, Trump accused Fed officials of having political motives.
Business
Walmart Earnings: The Biggest And Most Influential Retail Report Looms
The Walmart earnings report follows a summer pricing blitz to attract inflation-hit…
Business
National debt tops $40 trillion after doubling in less than a decade, Treasury data shows
Federal debt has mounted amid tax cuts and trillions in pandemic spending, adding to the…
Business
Lowe's issues cautious outlook as CEO flags 'pressure' in DIY spending
Lowe's posted its second quarter earnings report as the housing market remains under…
Business
Growing US national debt drives Treasury yields to historic highs
U.S. Treasury yields hit multi-decade highs as the federal budget deficit nears $2.1…
Local News
Norwalk native Matt Dermody retiring after 5 big-league seasons
Norwalk native Matt Dermody is retiring from baseball after spending parts of five seasons…