Federal Reserve expected to leave interest rates unchanged amid poor inflation data
The Fed was expected Wednesday to leave interest rates unchanged due to inflation that's still above the Fed's 2% threshold. Fed Chair Jerome Powell has…
Federal authorities seize more than $700K in illegal e-cigarette products in California
E-cigarettes sold in a grocery store in downtown Beijing, China in 2019. On Tuesday, the FDA said the U.S. seized illegal e-cigaratte products valued over…
Retiring Gold Coast MP Karen Andrews says she couldn’t convince a woman to run for Liberal preselection
In short: Karen Andrews says she could not get a woman "over the line" to run for preselection in the seat she has held for 14…
‘Zombie projects’ warning as mammoth federal green scheme comes in for questioning
In short: An analyst is warning the federal government risks creating "zombie" projects through its clean energy investment scheme.The Capacity Investment Scheme will involve underwriting…
Simon Kennedy to replace Scott Morrison in federal seat of Cook after by-election win
In short: Liberal Simon Kennedy has won the by-election in the federal seat of Cook, vacated by former prime minister Scott Morrison. Mr Kennedy had more…
Calls for federal government to help buy back Alice Springs take-away liquor licences
In short: Discussions to buy back the liquor licences of three IGA stores with attached bottle shops in Alice Springs have stalled. Alcohol has long been…
NOAA taps into $2.7M federal funding to help track ocean, climate changes
1 of 4 | Two program technicians deploy an Argo float in the ocean recently. Photo courtesy of the University of California-San Diego April 10…
Federal emergency declared in Russia’s flood-hit Orenburg region | Floods News
The floods, caused by rising water levels in the Ural river, force thousands of people to evacuate. Floodwaters are rising in two cities in Russia’s…
Mark Wales wins Liberal preselection for federal WA seat of Tangney, despite concerns about Chinese invasion novel
In short: Mark Wales will be the Liberal Party's candidate for the federal WA seat of Tangney after winning preselection by a clear majority on Saturday.Members…
Hiltzik: Antiabortionists attack a federal emergency medical mandate
Here’s how the legal departments of two hospitals, legislators in two states and even the Supreme Court turned a pregnancy emergency for Mylissa Farmer into…
Bruce Lehrmann’s defamation case hears evidence from former Seven Network producer Taylor Auerbach in Federal Court
Former Seven Network producer Taylor Auerbach has begun giving evidence about bombshell allegations he made about the network's engagement with former Liberal staffer Bruce Lehrmann.The…
Scathing federal report rips Microsoft for shoddy security, insincerity in response to Chinese hack
Breadcrumb Trail LinksPMN BusinessAuthor of the article:The Associated Press Frank BajakPublished Apr 02, 2024 • 3 minute read You can save this article by registering…
Federal judge declines to drop tax charges against Hunter Biden
U.S. News // 8 hours ago U.S. traffic deaths drop in 2023, despite drivers logging more miles April 1 (UPI) -- The number of people…
Federal judge rejects Hunter Biden bid to dismiss tax case
A federal judge rejected Hunter Biden’s bid to dismiss multiple counts of tax-related offenses in an 82-page ruling handed down Monday, clearing the way for…
Federal agents raid Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’s homes amid sex crime allegations | Crime News
Nature of investigation not revealed, but raids follow allegations of sex offences, including trafficking, made by ex-girlfriend. United States federal agents have raided two homes…
Federal Reserve won’t cut interest rates in 2024, Apollo’s Slok says
Breadcrumb Trail LinksNewsFinancial TimesEconomyEconomist says Fed is stuck on a self-defeating pivotAuthor of the article:Financial Times Robert ArmstrongPublished Mar 25, 2024 • Last updated 32 minutes…
Push for federal government to fund more Youth Foyers to address homelessness across Australia
In short: Housing organisation Foyer Foundation wants the government to commit $180 million for sites across the country.The model provides 16–24 year-olds with accommodation for up…
Congress unveils $1.2-trillion plan to avert federal shutdown
WASHINGTON — Lawmakers introduced a $1.2-trillion spending package Thursday that sets the stage for avoiding a partial government shutdown for several key federal agencies this weekend…
Bitcoin tops $67,000 as US Federal Reserve keeps rates steady
Bitcoin has seen increased interest over the past few months, following the approval of bitcoin exchange-traded funds earlier this year. ADVERTISEMENTBitcoin briefly soared above $67,000…
Federal Reserve keeps interest rates unchanged as it watches inflation data
As the Federal Reserve meets Wednesday, economists were expecting no interest rate cut for this meeting. The Fed continues to adhere to its position that…