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Fed minutes show more officials warned of rate-hike scenario
"Many” officials during last month’s policy meeting called for the Fed to drop its easing bias and signal its next move could be an interest-rate increase.
Ex-prosecutor charged with sending herself copy of Smith report on Trump classified files probe
A former federal prosecutor in Miami is facing federal charges over allegations that she sent to her personal email account a report that a judge had ordered to be kept…
Big Bear pivots to luxury as pandemic’s short-term rental push slows
A buying spree five years ago has settled with property owners courting high-end visitors.
Democratic senators will test GOP unity with votes on Trump’s ‘anti-weaponization’ fund
Democratic senators are planning to force a vote on President Donald Trump’s new $1.776 billion settlement fund to compensate his political allies.
World Cup-bound Norway player backs calls for improved heat protocols from FIFA
A Norway international likely headed to the World Cup is among a group of current or former soccer players who have written to FIFA backing calls for stronger heat protocols…
Ukraine ally Britain eases new sanctions on Russian oil as fuel prices surge over Iran war
The U.K. government delayed some new sanctions on Russian oil. It says it is protecting consumers from rising costs due to the Iran war.
Fewer Southern California beaches make Heal the Bay’s annual ‘Honor Roll’ list
Heal the Bay's annual Beach Report Card shows trends on water quality ahead of busy Memorial weekend; last winter’s wet, rainy season has affected many beaches.
Students and community organizations sue to desegregate Massachusetts schools
A lawsuit filed on behalf of students and community organizations in Massachusetts argues the state is illegally maintaining schools that are racially segregated, concentrating Black and Latino students in high-poverty…
US military boards Iranian-flagged oil tanker suspected of trying to breach blockade
The U.S. military says it boarded an Iranian-flagged commercial oil tanker in the Gulf of Oman that was suspected of trying to violate the American blockade.
2026 California treasurer candidates share ideas for financing affordable housing
Six people are running to replace termed-out Treasurer Fiona Ma in the June 2 primary election.