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Migrants in Denver issue list of demands to city before clearing encampments
The city of Denver cleared out two migrant encampments under a bridge located near Denver International Airport on Wednesday, May 8. The land is privately owned by railroad company Union Pacific. The Denver government petitioned for the migrants to move to shelters that are operated and funded by the city. However, migrants staying at the… -
Fmr. Fed president: If the Fed wants 2% inflation, they have to raise rates
At the start of the year, markets anticipated the Federal Reserve would cut interest rates six times in 2024. Five months into the year, even a single interest rate cut is questionable as inflation stays stubbornly above 3%. Minneapolis Federal Reserve Bank President Neel Kashkari said on May 7 the Fed may need to hold… -
With TikTok ban, US raises stakes in US-China tit for tat
China has yet to retaliate for the U.S. passing legislation that either bans or forces the sale of TikTok. However, history dictates China will act in an ongoing, technological tit for tat. On Tuesday, TikTok owner ByteDance sued to block the legislation, claiming it violates the U.S. Constitution. The government itself has not yet reacted… -
Scientists turn to colder methods to save coral from climate change
The oceans are heating up and bleaching corals in what is now being called a global bleaching event. However, some scientists are working to freeze corals to help save them from starving to death. “We have to come up with another product, another thing that we can use, a tool for our conservation toolbox,” said… -
Work 5 days a week? This US county is seeing success with 32-hour workweeks
The island county of San Juan in Washington state was one of the first local governments in the U.S. to switch most of its employees to a 32-hour workweek. Now, six months in, the county is “encouraged” by what it has seen. San Juan didn’t move to 32 hours out of sheer curiosity, like some… -
Cocoa prices are rich. Here’s when it will hit the grocery store.
In Steve Wateridge’s four decades covering cocoa, he said he’s never before experienced this level of global captivation by the cocoa market and its prices. Then again, prices have never been this high. “It’s a shame they didn’t care about it a bit more five years ago when something could have been done and should… -
Biden announces $6.1B student loan debt relief for Art Institutes attendees
The Biden administration announced Wednesday, May 1, that it will be canceling $6.1 billion in student loan debt for 317,000 people. The debt forgiveness targets people who attended the now-defunct for-profit Art Institutes. In a statement President Joe Biden said the Art Institutes “falsified data, knowingly misled students and cheated borrowers into taking on mountains… -
Report: DEA set to reclassify cannabis as support for legalization grows
The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration is on the brink of a historic move that could reshape American drug policy. On Tuesday, April 30, The Associated Press reported that the agency is preparing to reclassify cannabis as a less dangerous drug, recognizing its medical uses and low potential for abuse. Five sources familiar with the matter,… -
Experts warn world is running out of time to regulate AI in warfare
Civilian, military and technology officials from over 140 countries met in Vienna on Monday, April 29, to address the integration of artificial intelligence with military technologies. At this inaugural international conference on autonomous weapons systems, attendees were warned about the urgent need to manage AI’s role in modern warfare. Federal Minister for European and International… -
Private equity firm bets on natural grass after artificial turf issues
On his first home game on artificial turf, Aaron Rodgers lasted just four snaps before his Achilles snapped at MetLife Stadium. His season-ending injury reignited a fierce debate about the safety of artificial turf. Now a sports-focused private equity firm is betting big on natural grass. Bruin Capital, founded by former NASCAR COO George Pyne, is reportedly… -
Trump vs. Fed: Allies plan for Trump to have more control over interest rates
An exclusive report from The Wall Street Journal claims that Donald Trump’s allies are drawing up plans to dull the Federal Reserve’s independence if the former president wins another term. Trump repeatedly clashed with the central bank during his four years in the White House. According to the Journal, these allies think the president should be… -
Poll: Majority of Americans support mass deportation of undocumented immigrants
A recent poll conducted by The Harris Poll indicated that just over half of Americans endorse the idea of mass deportations of undocumented immigrants. According to the survey results, 51% of Americans, including 42% of Democrats and 68% of Republicans, expressed support for deporting immigrants in large numbers. The poll also highlighted that 30% of… -
Bird flu fallout: USDA says milk is safe, states must test dairy herds
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) will require dairy cattle herds moving across state lines to be tested for bird flu starting on Monday, April 29. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack made the announcement on Wednesday, April 24, a day after it was reported that bird flu remnants were found in grocery store milk. However,…
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