National Australia Bank says Nathan Goonan resigns as group CFO
Going for gold: A look at the political and sporting challenges facing the next IOC president
NZ house prices rise in February on improved buyer interest, REINZ says
‘Massive gift to America’s enemies’: Activists decry cuts to government-funded networks
Liam Payne fans dedicate commemorative bench in Buenos Aires cemetery
In Buenos Aires, thousands of faithful pray for Pope Francis
DOJ antitrust head targets pricey consultants amid DOGE cost cutting
Houston a top seed for 3rd straight year, looks to make deeper run after 2 Sweet 16 losses in a row
The Latest: Men's NCAA Tournament bracket revealed on Selection Sunday
March Madness mascots take center stage during NCAA men's and women's tournaments
Business|Economy|Finance
With the economy looking bright enough, the Federal Reserve seems content to play the waiting game
The central bank is ‘really in risk management mode,‘ its chairman said.
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Business|Economy|Finance|News|US
High interest rates aren’t going away anytime soon – a business economist explains why
The Federal Reserve doesn’t appear eager to cut rates.
Business|Economy|Finance
Latest inflation figures are good news – even if they give a lot of people heartburn
Investors, homebuyers and central bankers all have reason to be irritated by the latest data, and inflation isn’t licked just yet. But the numbers also show reason for optimism.
Business|Economy|Finance
Inflation is cooling, but not fast enough for the Fed: Policymakers now expect only one rate cut in 2024
The Federal Reserve is being characteristically cautious.
News|Opinion
Court battle to keep Annunciation House open underscores how faith groups strive to welcome strangers in the face of anti-immigrant sentiment
Religiously affiliated organizations can clash with politicians on humanitarian aid to migrants, raising issues around religious freedom and hospitality to newcomers.
Business|Economy|News|US
Attention, jittery investors: Stop panicking … this is what a soft landing should look like
Slowing job growth should come as no surprise.
Education|News|Opinion|Political
Conservative opponents of DEI may not be as colorblind as they claim
New research suggests anti-Black racism plays a key role in conservative anti-DEI sentiment.
Election|US
Nebraska Democrats hope Omaha will be a ‘blue dot’ on the state’s red electoral map − and their lawn sign is a vibe
Blue dot signs are going up across Omaha to show support for Kamala Harris. Heavily Republican Nebraska splits its electoral votes, and Omaha cast its single vote for Dems in 2008 and 2020.
Education|Opinion|US|World
New Orleans schools still separate and unequal 70 years after Brown v. Board of Education
On Nov. 15, 1960, four Black first graders desegregated New Orleans schools. One of them was Tessie Prevost, who died in July 2024 with the promises of the post-Brown era still unfulfilled.
Business|Economy|US
Jobs report gives a final lackluster snapshot prior to election − but overall, the economy under Biden has been a tale of 2 eras
The US added just 12,000 jobs in October 2024.
News|US|World
US policy of 'pragmatic engagement' in Afghanistan risks legitimatizing Taliban rule
The Biden administration has not ruled out diplomatic recognition of the Taliban. Doing so risks legitimizing the group’s rule without holding it accountable.
Economy|Health
Paying caregivers more could boost Nebraska’s economy − new research
Paying the caregivers of people with disabilities more would improve care while increasing economic growth, a research team found.
