Day: September 15, 2025
No evidence of primary residence violation by Fed Gov Lisa Cook, says Michigan official
The property tax authority in Ann Arbor, Michigan, said that Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook hasn’t broken rules for tax breaks on a home there that Cook declared her primary residence. The finding, which came in response to a Reuters request that the city review Cook’s property records, could boost Cook’s defense against efforts by the Trump administration to remove her from […]
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Trump tariffs are fueling inflation, congressional budget chief says
Congressional Budget Office director Phillip Swagel said Monday that President Donald Trump’s tariffs appear to have pushed inflation up higher than CBO analysts had initially expected. His views differ from those of Wall Street analysts, many of whom have been bracing for tariff-driven price hikes, but have yet to see them in materialize. Speaking on CNBC’s […]
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Convenience stores are eating fast-food chains’ breakfast
A Wawa store is seen on May 29, 2024 in Washington, DC. Kent Nishimura | Getty Images Fast-food restaurants are losing breakfast customers to convenience stores. Morning meal traffic to fast-food chains rose 1% in the three months ended in July, while visits to food-forward convenience stores climbed 9% in the same period, according to […]
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She’s traveled to Bali, India and the U.S. alone. Here are her tips for solo female travelers
From mountain trekking in India to a silent retreat in Bali, I’ve been fortunate to travel solo multiple times in the past decade. Over the years, I’ve found that mixing tours with independent travel helps me get the most out of my trips. Meeting people is high on my priority list, as is feeling safe […]
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