Month: April 2024
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What does high March inflation mean for the Fed and the economy?
[ad_1] What does high March inflation mean for the Fed and the economy? – CBS News Watch CBS News The annual inflation rate hit 3.5% in March, the highest since September. Martin Baccardax, senior editor and chief markets correspondent at “TheStreet,” joins CBS News to examine what’s behind the increase and what it means for…
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Americans turn to 211 helpline amid mounting economic hardships
[ad_1] Americans turn to 211 helpline amid mounting economic hardships – CBS News Watch CBS News The Wall Street Journal reports Americans are turning to social services helpline 211 in economic emergencies. Rachel Wolfe, consumer trends reporter for The Wall Street Journal, joins CBS News to discuss. Be the first to know Get browser notifications…
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Some companies discriminate against Black job applicants more than others, report finds
[ad_1] Some companies discriminate against Black job applicants more than others, report finds – CBS News Watch CBS News Some of the nation’s biggest companies are discriminating against Black job applicants, according to a new report by the National Bureau of Economic Research. Researchers contacted 97 companies with 80,000 resumes over three years. Evan Rose,…
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EPA announces new drinking water regulations
[ad_1] EPA announces new drinking water regulations – CBS News Watch CBS News The Environmental Protection Agency announced Wednesday new regulations to limit the amount of “forever chemicals,” known as PFAS, found in drinking water. CBS News senior national and environmental correspondent Ben Tracy has more. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for…
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A look at the White House state dinner for Japan in photos
[ad_1] A spring-themed menu inspired by American and Japanese cuisine and decor evocative of a koi pond are all features of Wednesday night’s White House state dinner honoring Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and his wife. President Biden and first lady Jill Biden are recognizing the long alliance between the United States and Japan with…
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5 in custody after shooting at Ramadan event in Philadelphia, police say
[ad_1] 5 in custody after shooting at Ramadan event in Philadelphia, police say – CBS News Watch CBS News Five people are in custody after a shooting at an event celebrating the end of Ramadan in West Philadelphia, police said. Philadelphia Police Commissioner Kevin Bethel provided provided an update on the shooting. Doug Kouns, a…
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Biden, Japan’s Kishida hold press conference with focus on China
[ad_1] Biden, Japan’s Kishida hold press conference with focus on China – CBS News Watch CBS News President Biden and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida held a joint press conference in the White House Rose Garden Wednesday to discuss new collaboration efforts between the two nations. The two leaders discussed an enhanced military and intelligence…
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House blocks bill to renew FISA spy program after conservative revolt
[ad_1] Washington — A bill that would reauthorize a crucial national security surveillance program was blocked Wednesday by a conservative revolt in the House, pushing the prospects of final passage into uncertainty amid a looming deadline. The legislative impasse also follows an edict earlier in the day from former President Donald Trump to “kill” the…
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5 reasons to invest in gold amid rising inflation
[ad_1] Investing in gold could make a lot of sense now that inflation is ticking back up. Getty Images While inflation is down from its peak of 9.1% in June 2022, it appears that the inflationary issues we’ve been facing since the pandemic aren’t over just yet. According to the latest inflation report, released on…
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House GOP delays sending Mayorkas impeachment articles to Senate
[ad_1] House GOP delays sending Mayorkas impeachment articles to Senate – CBS News Watch CBS News House Republicans have postponed until next week sending articles of impeachment against Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas to the Senate. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane has more. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news,…