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Federal Reserve is likely to hold interest rates steady in October. Here’s what that means for consumers
The Federal Reserve is expected to keep interest rates unchanged at its October meeting despite rising inflation driven by higher energy costs and their impact on household budgets.
Midterm elections: How affordability and the economy could affect voters’ decisions
Rising costs for everyday goods like gas and groceries are dominating midterm election discussions, with affordability emerging as the central issue affecting voters’ decisions at the ballot box.
‘No one disrespects Our Lady’: fears for Brazil’s patron saint grip country ahead of election
Brazil’s presidential election is roiled by speculation that far-right candidate Flávio Bolsonaro might remove Our Lady of Aparecida, the nation’s patron saint, potentially influencing the tight race.
‘He’s not going to punk me. I’ll trick him’: Ali G: Who Iz I? stooge says he was in on joke but didn’t tell Sacha Baron Cohen
Joshua Loudermilk, featured in the new Ali G movie, claims he recognized Sacha Baron Cohen during filming but continued his undercover role as a border-focused activist without revealing his awareness to filmmakers.
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Fired Over Speech, Professors Take Their Employers to Court
Dozens of faculty members fired or disciplined for comments about conservative figure Charlie Kirk and pro-Palestinian activism are suing their universities, claiming free speech and academic freedom violations.
AAUP Embraces Political Role With Candidate Endorsements
The American Association of University Professors endorsed a Democratic U.S. Senate candidate in Michigan’s primary, marking what leaders say is the organization’s first national-level endorsement, signaling its evolution into a political advocacy organization.
“Catastrophic” Tech Issues Postpone Washington Bar Exam
Washington State canceled its bar exam administration this week due to technology failures at a single testing site, affecting approximately 700 prospective lawyers and prompting calls for diploma privilege consideration.
UK summer bookings jump as Britons put off overseas holidays by travel fears
UK summer holiday bookings have surged as travelers avoid overseas destinations due to flight concerns and European border delays, with domestic accommodations seeing significant increases across regions.
EasyJet profits plunge 70% as fuel costs soar amid Iran war
EasyJet reported a 70% profit decline to £85m in the second quarter due to surging fuel costs linked to Middle East conflict and delayed passenger bookings.
Burnham urged to lobby EU leaders directly to waive EES border controls
Andy Burnham has been urged to directly lobby EU leaders to suspend the new entry-exit system as 2.2 million British holidaymakers begin their summer holidays amid border control delays.
Taxpayers could pay millions to abuse survivors if Christian Brothers goes bankrupt, court documents reveal
Australian taxpayers could be forced to cover up to $65 million in abuse compensation payouts if the Christian Brothers, a Catholic religious order, becomes insolvent, according to court documents.
A synagogue attack probe exposed a second intended target: A UK defense academy
A man was sentenced to life imprisonment for plotting a terror attack on a British military academy alongside the friend who later carried out a deadly stabbing at a Manchester synagogue in October.
From prison fears to fireworks, Chinese pastor recounts sudden release after Trump’s intervention
Chinese pastor Ezra Jin Mingri was released from detention in China after President Trump raised his case with Xi Jinping, relocating to the U.S. within 24 hours in early July.
Man gets 6-month sentence for ramming car into Jewish group’s NY world headquarters
A New Jersey man received a six-month sentence for ramming his car into Chabad Lubavitch’s New York headquarters, with the judge citing mental health factors rather than treating it as a hate crime.
Historic divinity school is offering the first doctoral degree in ‘AI and Moral Agency’
Shaw University’s divinity school is launching the first doctoral degree in AI and Moral Agency, aiming to build AI literacy for vulnerable communities with emphasis on social justice and ethics.
AARP to Congress: ‘We strongly object to fast-tracking Social Security changes’
AARP opposes a bipartisan proposal to expedite Social Security reforms, arguing Congress should use standard legislative processes rather than fast-tracked procedures for such important changes.