Trump tariffs mean US Federal Reserve faces “conundrum”
“The tariffs are stagflationary, so slower growth and higher inflation.” Source link
On This Day, April 18: Patriot Paul Revere begins midnight ride
1 of 5 | On April 18, 1775, U.S. patriot Paul Revere began his famous ride through the Massachusetts countryside, crying out "The British are…
Russia’s Supreme Court suspends ban on Afghanistan’s Taliban | Taliban News
The group that seized power in Afghanistan in 2021 is removed from Russia’s list of banned ‘terror’ organisations.Russia’s Supreme Court has suspended its ban on…
Trump extends hiring free another three months
April 18 (UPI) -- President Donald Trump has extended his federal government hiring freeze for another three months. Trump signed a memorandum to bar civilian…
Justice Department indicts dark web operator
April 18 (UPI) -- A federal grand jury has indicted an Iranian national for his role in an illegal dark web drug operation, the Justice…
Held without justice: A look inside Israeli prisons | Prison News
Amid continued Israeli assault on Gaza, Palestinians mark Prisoners’ Day with thousands still in jail.As Israel continues its assault on Gaza and military raids in…
Spirit Airlines announces new CEO
April 17 (UPI) -- Spirit Airlines has named a new CEO as the low-fare carrier emerges from Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, it announced Thursday. David…
Macron hails Paris talks with top US officials on ending Ukraine war | Russia-Ukraine war News
French President Emmanuel Macron has hosted senior United States officials in Paris for talks on ending the war in Ukraine, as Kyiv’s allies in Europe…
Trump administration warns Harvard about international student funding
April 17 (UPI) -- The Trump administration has threatened to revoke Harvard University's ability to enroll international students, ramping up conflict between the institution and…
Man Utd reach Europa League last four with Maguire’s 121st minute winner | Football News
Manchester United score twice in the final minutes of extra time to turn quarterfinal against Lyon at Old Trafford.Harry Maguire scored in the dying seconds…
Lone suspect identified after 2 killed, 6 injured in Florida State University shooting
A gunman, who was shot and apprehended, allegedly killed two people and injured six at midday Thursday on the Florida State University campus. Photo courtesy…
Puerto Rico recovering from massive island-wide blackout | Energy
NewsFeedUtility crews are working to restore power to Puerto Rico after a major blackout that left 1.4 million without power and 400,000 without water. The…
Palestinians mark Prisoners’ Day across the West Bank | Gaza
NewsFeedPalestinians across the occupied West Bank are commemorating the annual Prisoners’ Day on Thursday, by holding rallies and demonstrations, dedicated to the nearly 10,000 detainees…
Trump tariffs spur French luxury brand Hermes to raise prices in U.S.
April 17 (UPI) -- Handbags, scarves and other goods sold in the United States by French luxury brand Hermes will cost more in May due…
US judge finds Google illegally monopolised ad tech market | Courts News
The ruling could allow prosecutors to argue for a breakup of Google’s advertising products.A United States judge has ruled that Alphabet’s Google illegally dominated two…
U.S., European, Ukrainian delegates meet to discuss end to war with Russia
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha (L), and Ukrainian Head of Presidential Office Andriy Yermak meet with U.S. officials in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia in March. Photo…
Russia’s Putin, Qatar’s emir discuss Syria and Gaza at Moscow talks | Syria’s War News
Ahmed al-Sharaa, Syria’s new leader, would like better relations with Moscow, Qatar said.Qatar’s Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani has told Russian President Vladimir…
Weekly initial U.S. jobless claims fall 9,000 to 215,000
The Labor Department said Thursday seasonally adjusted initial jobless claims for the week ending April 12 were 215,000, a decline of 9,000 from the previous…
Is there life on another planet? Scientists find the strongest evidence yet | Space News
Astronomers have found the clearest evidence yet that life might exist beyond the solar system, from the atmosphere of a planet 124 light years away…
Italian PM Giorgia Meloni to meet with Trump to talk EU tariffs
April 17 (UPI) -- Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni was in Washington Thursday to meet with President Donald Trump to talk about the tariffs he…