By CHRISTOPHER RUGABER AP Economics Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — After three straight hotter-than-expected inflation reports, Federal Reserve officials have turned more cautious about the prospect of interest rate cuts this year. The big question, after they end their latest policy meeting Wednesday, will be: Will they still signal rate cuts at all this year? Wall Street traders … [Read more...] about Powell likely to signal that lower inflation is needed before Fed would cut rates
These cities raised taxes — for child care. Parents say the free day care ‘changed my life’
By ARIEL GILREATH of The Hechinger Report undefined NEW ORLEANS (AP) — A growing number of cities are passing tax increases to expand access to child care. Last year, New Orleans added more than 1,000 child care seats for low-income families after voters approved a historic property tax increase. In Whatcom County, Washington, a property tax increase added $10 million for … [Read more...] about These cities raised taxes — for child care. Parents say the free day care ‘changed my life’
James, Ham face uncertain futures with Lakers after being eliminated from playoffs by Nuggets again
By PAT GRAHAM AP Sports Writer DENVER (AP) — The futures of LeBron James and Darvin Ham with the Los Angeles Lakers remain murky. One might choose to leave and the other might not have a choice. For James, the decision is his on whether he wants to wear purple and gold again in his 22nd NBA season. For Ham, it's about whether the team brings him back for a third season as … [Read more...] about James, Ham face uncertain futures with Lakers after being eliminated from playoffs by Nuggets again
Protesters take over Columbia University’s Hamilton Hall in escalation of anti-war demonstrations
By JIM VERTUNO, CEDAR ATTANASIO, JAKE OFFENHARTZ and JONATHAN MATTISE Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Columbia University in New York has limited campus access to students and essential employees after dozens of protesters took over a building. They barricaded the entrances and unfurled a Palestinian flag out of a window Tuesday in the latest escalation of demonstrations … [Read more...] about Protesters take over Columbia University’s Hamilton Hall in escalation of anti-war demonstrations
A massive Powerball win draws attention to a little-known immigrant culture in the US
By CLAIRE RUSH and GENE JOHNSON Associated Press SALEM, Ore. (AP) — An immigrant from Laos who has been battling cancer won an enormous $1.3 billion Powerball jackpot in Oregon earlier this month. But Cheng "Charlie" Saephan's luck hasn't just changed his life — it's also drawn attention to Iu Mien, a southeast Asian ethnic group with origins in China, many of whose members … [Read more...] about A massive Powerball win draws attention to a little-known immigrant culture in the US