House passes bill to shield consumers from data center price hikes on energy
Under pressure to act on unpopular data centers, the House passed bipartisan legislation to shield consumers from higher energy costs.
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House passes Russia sanctions bill named for Lindsey Graham, sending it to Trump
The legislation, which passed the Senate last month, would target Russia’s energy sector by punishing the largest buyers of its oil and gas to slash
Rescue workers search for survivors after Gaza building collapse
Rescue workers search for survivors after Gaza building collapse
US removes Venezuela from list of drug transit, production countries
Trump says the country has made progress against narcotics since Maduro’s removal, may also remove Colombia and Bolivia.
Displaced Syrians dig through hills of garbage to make a living
Displaced Syrians are digging through mountains of burning garbage searching for recyclable materials to make a living.
Watch: Leaked photos reveal extensive damage at US bases in Gulf
The photos, provided by active military personnel, show a severed radar jet, flattened trailers and severely damaged buildings as a result of Iranian strikes.
US interest rates raised for first time in three years
The Federal Reserve unanimously voted to increase interest rates to 3.75%-4% from 3.5%-3.75% on Wednesday.
US House votes to hold billionaire Epstein associate Leon Black in contempt
Black – who had business ties to Epstein – declined to appear and provide documents related to the convicted sex offender.
Trump chief of staff Susie Wiles announces she’s cancer-free
The 69-year-old White House chief of staff is a powerful figure and particularly close to the US president.
US travel bans for South African officials alleged to be behind anti-white discrimination
The United States has announced a travel ban on South African officials it claims are behind discrimination against white people and other minority groups.
US Fed raises interest rates as inflation weighs on economy
The 25bps hike is the first raise in three years and comes ahead of critical midterm elections in the US.
Geopolitical divides fueling Security Council inaction, Guterres warns
Guterres calls for urgent Security Council reform, says geopolitical divides hindering action on global crises.
UK trade unions back motion to boycott and sanction Israel
Motion demands taking action to oppose the ‘catastrophic destruction of Gaza’ and Israeli settler violence.
Fed raises interest rates for first time since 2023, defying Trump as inflation mounts
The Federal Reserve on Wednesday raised its benchmark interest rates for the first time since 2023, in a move aimed at slowing inflation.