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Trump escalates effort to fire Federal Reserve governor Lisa Cook

A commission that will report to the president will assess the mortgage fraud allegations against her and consider evidence from a hearing next month.

Trump establishes committee to investigate Fed governor Lisa Cook

US president renews his efforts to oust Cook despite supreme court ruling that her firing was unconstitutional. Donald Trump announced on Friday that he is est…

PepsiCo to hike prices on Doritos, sodas - pivot from recent effort to save consumers money

PepsiCo said Thursday it's raising prices on some chips and drinks after a disappointing third quarter, including soft soda sales and struggles pulling off its…

Florida is voting on whether to slash property taxes. Here's who it would benefit - and hurt.

Amendment 3's passage could add momentum to other states' efforts to slash property taxes

EXCLUSIVE: Trump Admin Launches $250 Million Initiative To Ensure American Scientific Dominance

WASHINGTON - President Donald Trump on Thursday will unveil a $250 million initiative to help the next generation of researchers tackle new scientific challeng…

Google invests millions in Mark Zuckerberg's efforts to create a 'virtual cell'

Google invests millions in Mark Zuckerberg's efforts to create a 'virtual cell'

Cornell professor alleges efforts to keep rape allegations "as quiet as possible"

The Cornell University community was rocked after an anonymous student known as Jane Doe alleges she was raped by members of a fraternity at the school and cla…

Millionaire tax no more? Rightwing groups lead effort to repeal Washington state law

An initiative on November's ballot aims to overturn the 9.9% tax on earnings above $1m - who's winning the fight? Voters in Washington state will soon decide t…

When gerrymandering meets a blue wave

The unexpected consequences of Republicans' effort to redraw electoral maps

Tesla's Cybercab had a rocky first month in Austin. Now comes the hard part: expanding

Elon Musk's effort to move beyond auto sales largely relies on the success of his company's Cybercab, which launched in Austin a month ago.

Best Mosquito Repellents for Your Yard: What Works and What Doesn't (2026)

After years of testing repellents, traps, and sprays, I found a few ways to keep the bugs at bay - and plenty that aren't worth the effort.

Ford Says Its $30,000 Fathom Truck Will Require One 'Heck Of An Effort'

The Fathom is unlike any vehicle Ford has made before, with a new platform and production process.

Trump officials abandon effort to investigate election threats, experts warn

Credible threats appear to have been overlooked as administration focuses on unverified claims of voter fraud. The Trump administration has abandoned key secur…

Helicopter crashes off Catalina Island coast, rescue efforts underway

Rescue crews rushed to the Catalina Island coastline after a helicopter crashed in the ocean on Wednesday night.

GAO Report Finds Lengthy Review Process for Hazard Mitigation Efforts Across US

A new report from the Government Accountability Office highlights the large number of communities that spend months, even years, awaiting notification on wheth…

Colorado awards $1 million in grants for bear-proofing efforts

CPW has given out $1 million in grants to local Colorado communities to help reduce conflicts with bears.

Inside Mamdani's fraught effort to rein in the NYPD unit he pledged to end

Here's What Fans Paid for Harry Styles Tickets at M.S.G.

What is a concert really worth? We asked 34 fans about the time, money and effort they spent getting tickets for the star's New York City residency.

At every turn, Trump's ideas for aiding U.S. consumers run into resistance

From beef to diesel, White House efforts to bring down prices - the top concern among midterm voters - have failed so far to pan out.

A JPMorgan veteran left to work in Detroit's government. Now he's back to help the bank's $1.5 trillion security effort.

A JPMorgan veteran left to work in Detroit's government. Now he's back to help the bank's $1.5 trillion security effort.

The 'Monster' Behind Russia's Global Effort to Evade Western Sanctions

A Moscow firm uses shell companies and cryptocurrency to launder money, and a custom app to forge trade records, to help Russia bypass sweeping financial restr…

This App Makes Your Laptop Screen Look Like Paper

The app Paperman gives your screen some added texture in an effort to make it easier on your eyes. It works best for reading, writing, or otherwise working wit…

Is a Home Security System Subscription Worth It? (2026)

Just about every home security system has paid options, but with a little effort and a focus on local storage, you can build your own without the recurring cos…

Lawsuit says AI giants made illegal deal on technology's slowdown

The lawsuit argues the leading AI companies violated antitrust laws when they agreed to coordinate slowdown efforts.

Black congressional leaders endorse James Talarico in Texas Senate race

Talarico has strong support among Black voters in public polls, but he has recently stepped up his efforts to reach them.

Trump Promotes Program to Reduce Medicaid Drug Prices

Ahead of the midterm elections, the president said that all states had opted in to an effort to align Medicaid's prices for medicines with those in other wealt…

Why Is It So Difficult to Regulate A.I.?

There has been considerable debate over regulating the artificial intelligence industry, but much of that effort has stalled. Cecilia Kang, a technology report…

Fed hikes interest rates for first time in three years in bid to tamp down inflation

The Federal Reserve on Wednesday issued its first interest-rate hike in three years, an effort to tamp down inflation that's expected to raise borrowing costs…

Seven noncitizens charged in North Texas election-integrity investigation

The charges come as the Trump administration expands its election-integrity efforts.

Senate fails to advance crypto bill, dooming the effort this Congress

The Senate fails to advance crypto bill. Democrats had raised concerns that the bill would not do enough to address President Donald Trump's crypto empire.