Twitter rival Threads launches
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Supreme Court bars affirmative action in college
Six justices agree use of race as factor violated equal protection clause of 14th Amendment.
Fed says banking system strong, resilient
Computer simulation finds banks could withstand a recession.
Inflation shows signs of easing
Federal Reserve may approve another interest rate hike in July.
U.S. to rejoin UNESCO after years of absence
U.S. will rejoin this summer to counter China's growing influence.
Police: GNV man took weapons to VA school
Authorities detaining man without bond.
DeSantis announces bid for White House
Florida governor joins eight other Republicans for 2024 presidential nomination.
Surgeon General: Protect children from social media
Report says 95 percent of teens use a social media platform.
U.S. adds 253K jobs in April
Unemployment rate falls slightly since last month.
UF professor addresses new RSV vaccine
FDA recently approves vaccine to prevent RSV in older adults.
FDA approves first U.S. RSV vaccine
Vaccine could be available by this fall.
Fed softens stance on inflation control
Federal Reserve raises interest rates another quarter point.
GDP growth weakens in first quarter
Inflation remains high as Federal Reserve expected to raise interest rates again.
Government report says inflation could be slowing
Consumer prices up 5 percent in March.
Labor Department reports 236K added jobs in March
Average hourly wages up 4.2 percent from last year.
Oil prices climb after OPEC reduces production
Oil prices rose nearly six percent on Monday.
Fed raises interest rates a quarter point
The Federal Reserve’s decision on Wednesday to raise interest rates for the ninth time since last March comes amid turmoil in the banking sector. Fed Chairman […]
Yellen says bank system sound, stabilizing
Several major banks recently prop up First Republic Bank to prevent collapse.
EPA calls for new chemical limits in drinking water
Utilities would alert the public when traces were found.
Executive order to increase gun background checks
Order would increase enforcement of extreme risk protection.
Biden says banking system strong after 2 collapse
Banks in California, New York recently fail.
Bipartisan bill aims at TikTok, other foreign tech
Bill would make it easier to ban foreign technology.
SCOTUS lets Florida prayer vigil lawsuit continue
Suit stems from 2014 prayer vigil city of Ocala hosted.
Drug manufacturer to slash insulin prices
Number of American adults with diabetes has more than doubled over last 20 years.