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Federal Reserve officials hint rate increase may be necessary
Multiple Federal Reserve officials indicated the central bank may need to raise interest rates later this year, according to newly released minutes of the Fed’s July meeting. While most participants at the joint meeting of the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) and the Fed’s Board of Governors “anticipated that inflation would step down over the…
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Trump administration plans crackdown on some immigrants’ alleged tax refund ‘abuse’
The Treasury Department and the IRS on Wednesday proposed stronger restrictions on certain immigrants’ ability to claim refundable tax credits — the latest in the Trump administration’s efforts to curb access from non-U.S. citizens to federal benefits. The department suggested the refunded portion of four tax credits be classified as “federal public benefits,” potentially disqualifying…
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Sydney Swans star Isaac Heeney focus of alleged sexual assault probe – as drug claims emerge about team’s night at hotel with dancers
Sydney Swans forward Isaac Heeney has reportedly become the focus of a police investigation into an alleged sexual assault, with the case linked to claims that the AFL club’s players spent a night at a hotel involving dancers and alleged drug use. The report ties a prominent player from one of the AFL’s leading clubs…
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Drew Brees calls Hurricane Katrina ‘defining moment’ of career, credits faith and community for perseverance
Former NFL quarterback Drew Brees has described joining the New Orleans Saints in 2006, in the immediate aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, as the defining moment of his Hall of Fame career. Speaking after his induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio, Brees said the shared hardship forged an unbreakable bond between…
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10 Most Perfect Fantasy Shows of the Last 25 Years
Collider has published a ranked list of the ten “most perfect” fantasy television shows from the past 25 years, compiled by journalist Jessica Toomer as a viewing guide for fans of the genre. The list runs from great to “life-altering,” with entries chosen for their storytelling, world-building and rewatchability rather than sheer scale. – A…
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Burnham to raise fines to £5,000 in major crackdown on illegal waste
Andy Burnham has announced a new crackdown on illegal waste dumping, unveiling powers to seize cash, cars and property from criminals and raising fines for waste offences from £300 to £5,000. The move builds on an existing waste crime action plan and gives police, the National Crime Agency and Environment Agency officers an expanded role,…
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So much for a cost of living crusade: Pressure on PM to water down Net Zero pledges as inflation jumps and energy bills forecast to hit three-year high
The Prime Minister is facing renewed pressure to soften the government’s Net Zero commitments after fresh figures showed inflation rising and energy bills forecast to reach their highest level in three years. Critics argue this undermines claims of a “cost of living crusade”, with the surge in living costs raising questions over the affordability of…
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AVENGED SEVENFOLD’s M. SHADOWS On Changes In Music Industry: ‘Everything Has Been Blown To Bits’
Avenged Sevenfold frontman M. Shadows has reflected on the upheaval reshaping the music industry, explaining the thinking behind the band’s 2023 move into blockchain technology. Speaking on Joel Madden’s “Artist Friendly” podcast, he argued that record labels, streaming services and social media platforms have systematically denied artists direct access to data about their own fans,…
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Paramount-Warner Bros. merger projected to eliminate 4,500 production jobs
A Los Angeles County report has found that the proposed merger of Paramount and Warner Bros. could cost around 4,500 film and television production jobs over three years, adding pressure to an industry already in steep decline. The finding, from consultancy CVL Economics, matters because it has become a focal point in the legal battles…