Economy
Federal Reserve vice chair says it ‘may take more time’ before hiking rates again
Oct 1, 2026

Federal Reserve vice chair says it ‘may take more time’ before hiking rates again

Federal Reserve Vice Chair Philip Jefferson said Thursday the central bank will wait to evaluate incoming economic data before deciding whether to hike interest rates again. “As we look ahead, my view...

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Average Long-Term U.S. Mortgage Rate Churns Upward To Its Highest Level In Nearly 3 Years At 7.28%
Oct 1, 2026

Average Long-Term U.S. Mortgage Rate Churns Upward To Its Highest Level In Nearly 3 Years At 7.28%

The average long-term U.S. mortgage rate remained above 7% this week, reaching its highest level in nearly three years....

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Watch live: Trump kicks off red-state campaign swing at Texas truck plant
Oct 1, 2026

Watch live: Trump kicks off red-state campaign swing at Texas truck plant

President Trump will kick off his red-state campaign swing Thursday afternoon with a visit to a manufacturing plant in Denton, Texas. Trump is likely to use the stop to highlight his trade and tariff ...

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Treasury targets Iranian auto, rail sectors in latest round of sanctions
Oct 1, 2026

Treasury targets Iranian auto, rail sectors in latest round of sanctions

The Treasury Department sanctioned Iranian auto and rail industries Thursday, the latest salvo in its economic campaign against the Islamic Republic. The Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Assets...

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GOP Senator Responds To Voters Who Think He's Kissing Trump's Ass
Oct 1, 2026

GOP Senator Responds To Voters Who Think He's Kissing Trump's Ass

A network poll showed 51% of Ohio voters are “very concerned” or “extremely concerned” that Sen. Jon Husted is basically in Trump’s pocket....

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U.S. reportedly threatens EU diesel export ban unless reserve fuel released
Oct 1, 2026

U.S. reportedly threatens EU diesel export ban unless reserve fuel released

The U.S. is reportedly threatening to ban exports of diesel fuel to parts of Europe, unless countries like Germany and France release more of their diesel reserves....

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Six Flags permanently retires X2 roller coaster amid brain injury lawsuits
Oct 1, 2026

Six Flags permanently retires X2 roller coaster amid brain injury lawsuits

'Ride safety is a cornerstone of our business, and when we see guest confidence affected, we take it seriously,' Six Flags Magic Mountain Park President Brian Oerding said....

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Sarah Huckabee Sanders Fires Back At Far-Right Fury Over Her Welfare Fraud Ad
Oct 1, 2026

Sarah Huckabee Sanders Fires Back At Far-Right Fury Over Her Welfare Fraud Ad

“We know that there are a variety of different people who, instead of working, are choosing not to and getting government benefits,” the Arkansas governor said....

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Hiring A Mariachi Band To Play The National Anthem Is The Most American Thing The NFL Could Do
Oct 1, 2026

Hiring A Mariachi Band To Play The National Anthem Is The Most American Thing The NFL Could Do

“You just saw a huge stadium in awe,” says Cèsar Maldonado, founder of Mariachi Herencia de Mèxico. “People with their jaw open like, ‘Who are these guys?’”...

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Christa Pike is alive and receiving ‘life saving medical care,’ lawyers say
Oct 1, 2026

Christa Pike is alive and receiving ‘life saving medical care,’ lawyers say

Pike, 50, was alive and making audible snoring sounds after receiving the drugs and was taken by ambulance from the prison, her lawyers said....

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