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ICE activity is surging ahead of midterms. So is voter turnout.
ICE enforcement activity has surged across multiple U.S. cities ahead of midterm elections, while early voter turnout in minority communities has simultaneously increased despite concerns about voter intimidation.
US jobs market surpassed expectations in March but February losses were worse than first reported
US employers added 178,000 jobs in March, surpassing expectations, while the unemployment rate fell to 4.3%. However, revised figures showed February losses were worse than initially reported.
Anthony LaPaglia: ‘There is not a role I didn’t get that I ever gave more than four hours of grievance to – even Tony Soprano’
Actor Anthony LaPaglia discusses his new memoir, revealing he never dwells on roles he doesn’t land, limiting disappointment to just four hours regardless of the opportunity.
What Is ‘Fjord’ Really About? A Political Stance That May Be Too Hot to Handle
Cristian Mungiu’s political drama ‘Fjord’ has generated minimal public debate despite its provocative subject matter about state intervention in parenting, surprising given its Palme d’Or win at Cannes.
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A Tibetan studies conference is canceled in Nepal at the request of officials
An international Tibetan studies conference scheduled for late August in Nepal has been canceled at the request of government officials who provided no explanation for their decision.
Ohio already has the oldest Mormon temple. Now it has one of the newest
Ohio’s oldest Mormon temple, built in the 1830s by Joseph Smith, is drawing renewed interest after purchase by the LDS church, coinciding with the dedication of a nearby new temple in a Cleveland suburb.
450,000 defrauded student loan borrowers are eligible for debt forgiveness — here’s who qualifies
Approximately 450,000 student loan borrowers are eligible for debt forgiveness under a $23 billion settlement following allegations that schools defrauded borrowers, with another nearly 200,000 recipients newly approved this month.
Buying a condo with a mortgage may soon get more complicated. Here’s why
New mortgage lending policies from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac taking effect Aug. 3 will require closer scrutiny of condo building finances and condition, potentially causing delays and denials in mortgage approvals.
Affordability is a ‘defining challenge’ for Americans, with food costs leading the way, report finds
A McKinsey report finds that 90% of Americans cite groceries and food prices as a top cost concern, with rising affordability challenges affecting economic mobility across income levels.
Cut £175 from energy bills for low-income homes, says thinktank
The Resolution Foundation recommends the UK government implement an emergency energy assistance scheme providing up to £175 in annual bill cuts for low-income households this winter, targeting those earning £24,000 or less.
Interest rates may stay higher for longer. What that means for consumers
The Federal Reserve may raise interest rates as soon as September, with market expectations favoring an October move, potentially increasing borrowing costs for consumers already facing inflation pressures.
Credit card debt climbs to $1.26 trillion as ‘K-shaped’ divide persists, New York Fed research finds
Credit card balances reached $1.26 trillion in the second quarter, rising $21 billion as late-stage delinquencies jumped sharply, reflecting a widening economic divide among American households.
Data breach notices have already blown past last year’s total — and AI is playing a growing role
Data breach notices have already surpassed last year’s total in 2026, with over 471 million victim notices reported in the first half. AI-enabled breaches and malicious insider attacks are increasingly contributing to the rising security incidents.
Venue admits scrapping Jewish comedian’s Edinburgh Fringe show was discrimination
A Scottish venue admitted in court it unlawfully discriminated against Jewish comedian Philip Simon when it cancelled his Edinburgh Fringe show due to his comments about the Israel-Gaza conflict.
‘She never forgot where she came from’: Bonnie Tyler mourners turn out for Swansea service
Bonnie Tyler’s funeral service took place in Swansea on Monday, with hundreds of mourners gathering to pay respects to the late singer, who died aged 75 in July in Portugal.
Gillian Anderson felt ‘betrayed’ after The Salt Path allegations
Gillian Anderson expressed feeling betrayed following allegations that the memoir behind The Salt Path film contained fabricated claims about how the couple lost their home.