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Federal Reserve officials are expected to keep their short-term interest rate unchanged Wednesday after three cuts last year, ignoring huge pressure for lower borrowing costs from the White House in favor of waiting to see how the economy evolves. The central bank’s rate reductions last year were intended to shore up the economy and prevent a sharper deterioration in the job market, after hiring slowed to a near-crawl in the wake of President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs last April. Yet there are signs that unemployment has stabilized and the economy could be picking up. At the same time, inflation remains…

A hunk of romaine was easy pickings for Porkchop and her three flippers. On a rainy day last week, the green sea turtle pumped her limbs and stretched her beak up to chomp a lettuce leaf floating on the surface of a tank at the Aquarium of the Pacific in Long Beach. That’s where she’s been on the mend since early March, when she arrived with a hook lodged in her throat and a flipper that was mostly dead from fishing line that had choked off circulation. The 85-pound turtle earned her nickname from aquarium staffers when she quickly began…

Story Links Statement From UH AthleticsThe University of Hawai’i has been notified by USA Volleyball and the organizers of next month’s NIL Tournament in Anaheim that the event has been cancelled. We are incredibly sorry that our fans, families, and alumni who were looking forward to supporting the Rainbow Warriors will not have that opportunity. We’re actively working to schedule alternate matches. Please stay tuned for more details.     Source (Except for the headline, this story has not been edited by PostX News and is published from a syndicated feed.)

President Trump threatened Iran on Wednesday with an attack “far worse” than the strikes he ordered against the country’s nuclear sites in June if Tehran doesn’t agree to a deal to curb its  nuclear program.”A massive Armada is heading to Iran. It is moving quickly, with great power, enthusiasm, and purpose. It is a larger fleet, headed by the great Aircraft Carrier Abraham Lincoln, than that sent to Venezuela. Like with Venezuela, it is, ready, willing, and able to rapidly fulfill its mission, with speed and violence, if necessary,” Mr. Trump said in a post on his Truth Social platform.…

The Philadelphia Eagles’ 2025 season has been in the rear view mirror for a couple of weeks now, so let’s take some questions for a mailbag post, shall we? This is Part II of a two-part mailbag. Part I here.Question from @phillyguy62: Besides drafting Lane Johnson’s eventual replacement, is there anything else you would do to “fix” the offensive line? Or was it just a bad year with injuries? Cam Jurgens looked outmatched at times and Landon Dickerson wasn’t himself at all.It was a bad year because of injuries. Lane was still an elite player when he played, but he…

An outside investigation into the former head of the Cook County juvenile detention center determined he maintained legal residency in Illinois despite owning property and voting in Michigan, according to a report newly released by the Cook County chief judge’s office.According to the report, attorneys at the law firm Zuber Lawler reviewed bank statements, utility bills and other records showing Leonard Dixon leased an apartment in Chicago during his decade-long tenure as superintendent. They also determined he had government-issued identification cards including a Chicago CityKey ID and a state Firearm Owner’s Identification card, using the same address.An Injustice Watch investigation…

Shreyas Sathe CEO & co-founderHybrid AdtechIndia Shreyas Sathe’s journey from a small-town upbringing to becoming CEO of programmatic advertising enabler Hybrid Adtech in India is a story of determination, vision, and relentless execution. Raised in Nagpur, India, Sathe grew up in a lower-middle-class family and overcame significant challenges to earn his engineering degree and later a Master’s in International Business in France. His perseverance and hard work led him to join Berlin-based Hybrid Adtech GmbH, where he gained valuable global experience.In 2020, during the pandemic, Sathe launched Hybrid India from a small room in Chhindwara, turning a €10,000 investment into…

The El Cajon City Council is facing pressure from residents and community activists to repeal a resolution passed last year in support of ICE, which some believe is creating distrust in police and spreading fear. Source (Except for the headline, this story has not been edited by PostX News and is published from a syndicated feed.)

Long-term CDs give you the opportunity to earn today’s rates for up to 5 or even 10 years. Getty Images/iStockphoto Saving money can be a challenge in an economy with persistent inflation. After all, if your money doesn’t earn a return that’s at least equal to inflation, it will lose buying power. But, a certificate of deposit (CD) can help. That’s because today’s leading accounts come with higher returns than the current inflation rate. However, strong current returns aren’t the only reason to invest in these savings vehicles either. You can lock in today’s high rates for the term of the…

Ordinary smartwatches are great for communication and using apps, but dedicated GPS sports watches provide extensive customization of the user experience with a focus on training. You don’t have to be a professional triathlete to enjoy the Garmin Fenix 8 Pro, and avid runners could easily train and excel using a value sport watch like the Coros Pace 4. Google took a significant leap forward with the new Fitbit Premium personal health coach service and for the past month it has served as my fitness coach, setting the bar for those of us who want a personalized experience that supports…