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Trailer Empire

The bond market has been buoyed by the Federal Reserve's recent hints that a rate cut may be on the horizon this September, leading to a noticeable drop in mortgage rates. Investors are reacting to the Fed's subtle language changes, anticipating a potential shift in monetary policy.

Mortgage Rates Plunge as Fed Signals Potential September Rate Cut

The head of the US central bank has said "the time has come" for officials to cut interest rates, but he offered few clues as to how quickly or how far borrowing costs might come down. The speech from Federal Reserve chairman Jerome Powell was being closely watched, as rising...

Time has come for interest rate cut, says Fed chair

NewsNinja

An Aldi shopper recently shared her disturbing experience with a moldy rice package from the supermarket, sparking debate. A TikTok user named @defonotlils posted a video on June 6 that quickly became popular, accumulating more than 674,600 views. In the video, she shares what happened after finding out about something.

This is why I don’t shop at Aldi: Woman can’t believe what she found in her packaged rice from Aldi

Reuters

JACKSON HOLE, Wyoming (Reuters) - The U.S. Federal Reserve's dovish shift will likely give the Bank of Japan some respite in its battle to tame a weak yen, but could complicate its efforts to raise interest rates if the two central banks' diverging policy paths keep markets jittery.

Analysis-Fed's dovish shift a mixed blessing for BOJ rate hike plan

TheStreet

Traders are betting that cooler jobs data and fading inflation pressures will lead to an outsized Federal Reserve interest-rate cut next month.

Fed Chair Powell's Jackson Hole speech might disappoint markets

America’s top central banker has unambiguously signaled that lower interest rates are finally on the horizon, marking a crucial milestone for the Federal Reserve’s historic — and, so far, successful — inflation fight.

‘The time has come’: The Fed just sent a crucial message about its next move

FinanceBuzz

If you've got old kids' toys lying around, they could be making you some money. From Furbies to Barbies, here are 15 vintage toys that might be worth some big bucks.

15 Vintage Toys That Are Worth Real Money

Colorado State

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David Heitz

A bill quietly introduced this spring in the Colorado legislature to decriminalize the possession of drug paraphernalia obtained by harm reductionists has become law. As low-key as the legislation was introduced, the bill was signed into law without fanfare June 6. It garnered little to no media attention.

Colorado legalizes needles, pipes for meth and crack if obtained by harm reduction group

Kiplinger

Sentiment turned cautious ahead of Fed Chair Powell's highly anticipated speech Friday at the Jackson Hole Economic Symposium.

Stock Market Today: Stocks Drop Ahead of Powell's Jackson Hole Speech

Major stock indexes were higher in early-afternoon trading Friday after Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell indicated the central bank is preparing to cut interest rates. The S&P 500 and Dow Jones Industrial Average were both up 0.8%, while the Nasdaq Composite tacked on 1.1%. The major indexes fell on Thursday, led by a sharp decline for large-cap technology stocks, but are now on pace to post weekly gains for the second consecutive week. The S&P 500 and Dow are less than 1% away from their record closing highs.

Dow Jones Today: Stocks Rise as Fed Chair Powell Confirms Interest Rate Cuts are Likely

Connecticut Public

It's time now for our regular science news roundup with our friends at NPR's Short Wave podcast, Regina Barber and Emily Kwong. Hey to both of you. EMILY KWONG, BYLINE: Hey, Ailsa. REGINA BARBER, BYLINE: Hey, Ailsa. CHANG: So you've brought us three science stories that caught your attention this...

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What do a mountainside resort and economists have in common? Next to nothing if it weren’t for an annual invite-only summit the Kansas City Federal Reserve hosts at the Jackson Lake Lodge nestled in a valley by the Teton mountains just outside Jackson Hole, Wyoming.

All eyes on Powell’s Jackson Hole speech as new data fuels concern of a weaker labor market

JACKSON HOLE, Wyoming (Reuters) -Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell on Friday endorsed an imminent start to interest rate cuts, saying further cooling in the job market would be unwelcome and expressing confidence that inflation is within reach of the U.S. central bank's 2% target.

Fed's Powell, in policy shift, says 'time has come' to cut rates

Florida State

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Edmond Thorne

The Florida AG Opened an Investigation into Complaints of Publix Price Gouging in April 2020. Now Publix is Caught Up Again As A Major Southeastern Grocer In A New FTC Pricing Investigation.

Publix & Other Grocers Now Being Investigated by FTC For Price Gouging After Customer Complaints

Salem, OH

Northern Kentucky Tribune

Every day, 8-year-old Emma sits in a small garden outside her grandmother’s home in Salem, Ohio, writing letters to her mom and sometimes singing songs her mother used to sing to her.

Thousands of parents die of overdoses; advocates say their kids need more help

Portland, OR

The U.S. Postal Service wants to save $3 billion annually on changes that reflect its greater reliance on streamlined regional networks — while retaining local mail delivery times of one to three days and allowing customers to track some delivery schedules with greater precision. Election mail won’t be affected,...

USPS proposes changes to save $3 billion per year, starting in 2025

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Palm Springs Tribune

In an effort to target traditional Republican voters who are not part of the MAGA movement, the Harris campaign has announced the “Republicans For Harris” movement. The group has secured key endorsements from some high ranking republicans with a notable array of former Trump White House officials, including Stephanie Grisham and Olivia Troye. The group also includes former Secretaries Chuck Hagel and Ray LaHood, as well as former Governors Jim Edgar, Bill Weld, and Christine Todd Whitman. Additionally, it boasts support from former U.S. House members such as Rod Chandler, Tom Coleman, Dave Emery, Wayne Gilchrest, Jim Greenwood, Adam Kinzinger, John LeBoutillier, Susan Molinari, Jack Quinn, Denver Riggleman, Claudine Schneider, Christopher Shays, Peter Smith, Alan Steelman, David Trott, and Joe Walsh. Former GOP State Chair and State Senator Chris Vance is also among the endorsers, along with many others.

Republicans For Harris Group Launches While Trump Insults Key Georgia Republican

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'The time has come' to lower interest rates: Fed Chair Jerome Powell

Federal Reserve chairman Jerome Powell says he's increasingly confident that inflation will soon be tamed, setting the stage for the central bank to start cutting interest...

'The time has come' to lower interest rates: Fed Chair Jerome Powell

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