The economic consequences of Trump’s pressure on the Fed
Ahead of a Federal Reserve meeting Tuesday, President Donald Trump’s ongoing political campaign to lower interest rates could…
California ponders redistricting to reduce GOP congressional districts
California Democrats led by Gov. Gavin Newsom may upend the state’s mandate for independently drawn political districts as…
‘We’re all just a bunch of Josés’: Vance’s dig at Padilla is a new low
JD Vance could have bungled Sen. Alex Padilla’s name in any number of ways. Al. Allen. Alexis. But…
Elon Musk learns that bullies aren’t your friends. Now what?
The thing about bullies is they don’t have real friends. They have lieutenants, followers and victims — sometimes…
Danny Boyle Filmed ’28 Years Later’ With iPhones, Drones, and a Goat
Many Hollywood directors use expensive cameras to film their blockbusters. Danny Boyle‘s approach to filming his zombie sequel…
Staff illness closes Auckland’s Manurewa High School early amid winter flu surge
“All students will be sent home at 2pm today,” the school wrote, with those under 14 or catching…
Maggie Hassan calls on Secretary of Defense to resign
Maggie Hassan calls on Secretary of Defense to resign | CloseUp Updated: 6:53 PM EDT May 11, 2025…
How to Budget This Summer Even If You’re Worried About the Economy
You’re cutting back on big nights out, so you host dinner parties at home, springing for the fancy…
Nationwide healthcare strike under way, thousands of procedures affected
Sutherland called the strike significant, and the focus would be on keeping hospitals safe today. “We’re well prepared,…
Man critically injured after Queenstown balcony glass gives way in freak holiday accident
A glass balustrade he was leaning on “gave out”, causing him to fall three storeys or 6m. A…
Easter alcohol rules: How law could change if MPs vote in support
The rules are quite specific in the Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012. Licence holders cannot sell…
Investigation under way after alleged swan death on same day as Western Springs park attack
Initially, they assumed the man was simply ignoring the Auckland Council’s warnings against feeding the birds. “Then [Shepherd]…