The slowing growth and stubborn inflation picture emerging in the U.S. economy may not be quite a nightmare scenario for the Federal Reserve, but it at least could make for some restless sleep. First-quarter results released Thursday showed the U.S. economy slugging along at a 1.6% annualized pace, the slowest…
A coalition of Republican attorneys general from 17 states filed a lawsuit Thursday against the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission over a new rule that requires employers to provide abortion accommodations under the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act. The rule, finalized in mid-April, mandates that most employers offer “reasonable accommodations” to workers…
As the University of Southern California in Los Angeles canceled its main commencement ceremony because of safety concerns over student protests, students at Columbia University in New York, where anti-war demonstrations led to dozens of arrests, said they feared theirs could be disrupted. Schools across the country where protests have…
The antisemitism that has emerged on several Ivy League campuses since the Oct. 7 terrorist attack on Israel has caused concern that degrees from prestigious schools like Columbia University and Harvard have lost some of their luster, as top employers and prospective students look at other institutions that have been…
A big night for LSU third baseman Tommy White turned out to be a headache for more than just Nicholls State University Tuesday. White, a junior in his second season with the Tigers, led LSU’s 9-0 win over Nicholls State at Alex Box Stadium in Baton Rouge, going 4-for-5 with two…
Kurdish-led authorities in northeastern Syria on Thursday handed over 50 women and children — family members of Islamic State militants — to a delegation from Tajikistan for repatriation back home.The 17 women and 33 children, all citizens of Tajikistan, were handed over to a delegation headed by the Tajik ambassador…
Early in-person voting started on Thursday across North Carolina for next month’s runoff elections, including one congressional and two statewide primary contests.Voters are choosing this fall’s Republican nominees for lieutenant governor, state auditor and the 13th Congressional District seat. These May 14 runoffs, also known as “second primaries,” occurred because…
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The Pentagon confirmed on Thursday that the U.S. military has begun construction of a pier and causeway to distribute humanitarian aid into Gaza amid Israel’s war with Hamas.”As an update for our humanitarian assistance support operations to establish the maritime corridor off the coast of Gaza, I can confirm that…
Beyonce (R) performs onstage with Emily Robison and Natalie Maines of Dixie Chicks at the 50th annual CMA Awards at the Bridgestone Arena on November 2, 2016 in Nashville, Tennessee. Rick Diamond/Getty Images Beyoncé was the victim of racist vitriol spewed from a fan at the 2016 Country Music Awards,…
Over the past few years, researchers have focused on using vitamin D to prevent and treat different cancers. Previous research has looked at using vitamin D in conjunction with cancer immunotherapy. Researchers from The University of Manchester have found that vitamin D helps balance the gut microbiome, improving the way…
Check out the companies making headlines after the bell : Alphabet – Shares soared about 15% in extended trading after first-quarter earnings of $1.89 per share beat analysts’ estimates of $1.51 per share, according to LSEG, and revenues of $80.54 billion exceeded expectations of $78.59 billion. The search giant operator…
Logan Paul’s sports drink company, Prime, is being sued for allegedly deceiving consumers about the ingredients in its energy drink. A New York woman is claiming that Prime Hydration LLC, distributed by Congo Brands, is using “deceptive, and misleading advertising” regarding the caffeine content of its 12-ounce energy drinks.The bottles…
Jared Goff was one game away from playing for a Super Bowl ring, but he’ll still be getting some jewelry this summer.In June 2022, the Detroit Lions quarterback proposed to Sports Illustrated Swimsuit model Christen Harper, who just returned from her bachelorette party in Cabo San Lucas.”She had a great…
Scotland’s leader is facing a fight for his political survival after he ended a three-year power-sharing agreement with the Scottish Green Party following a clash over climate change policies.Thursday’s decision by First Minister Humza Yousaf of the Scottish National Party to tear up the deal with the much smaller Greens…
Chynna Phillips didn’t expect a cross-country move to trigger issues in her marriage to Billy Baldwin. Phillips, 56, discussed what led to the rough patch — and how the couple worked through it — in a video uploaded to her YouTube channel on Monday, April 22. “[It’s] frustrating because just…
During the April Monthly Meeting on Wednesday, we took questions directly from Investing Club members. Here are the responses from Jim Cramer and Director of Portfolio Analysis Jeff Marks. Their answers have been adapted for length and clarity. 1. Given that Wells Fargo is at a recent high, and is…
Authorities in California are searching for the teenage child of former Slack CEO Stewart Butterfield.The ex-tech co-founder’s child is considered a runaway, the Marin County Sheriff’s Office said in a statement Tuesday. Mint Butterfield was last seen Sunday in Bolinas, California, and reported missing Monday morning, according to the sheriff’s…
Madonna’s fans have had enough of her late concert starts. A group of fans who attended the pop star’s Washington, D.C., concert on April 18 and 19 sued Madonna for “wanton exercise in false advertising, intentional and negligent misrepresentation and unfair and deceptive trade practices,” according to the complaint obtained…
Trey Hendrickson has given the Cincinnati Bengals an ultimatum: a new contract or a new team. The All-Pro defensive end has reportedly requested a trade if the Bengals aren’t willing to invest in a long-term deal, something his agent told ESPN on Wednesday they are willing to seek elsewhere. “Our No.…
Military vehicles and red carnations returned to the streets and squares of downtown Lisbon on Thursday as Portugal reenacted dramatic moments from the army coup that brought democracy to the country 50 years ago.Tens of thousands of people attended the celebrations of the so-called Carnation Revolution, which ended a stifling…
Emory University condemned anti-Israel “activists” who are “not members of our community” for disrupting campus on Thursday, as police responded to a massive crowd swarming the quad. “Several dozen protesters trespassed into Emory University’s campus early Thursday morning and set up tents on the Quad,” Emory University said in a statement…
Sophia Bush is breaking her silence on her relationship with Ashlyn Harris’ — coming out as queer and denying that she cheated on ex-husband Grant Hughes. “As I came into myself, I already felt it was my home. I think I’ve always known that my sexuality exists on a spectrum,”…
Every weekday, the CNBC Investing Club with Jim Cramer releases the Homestretch — an actionable afternoon update, just in time for the last hour of trading on Wall Street. (We’re no longer recording the audio, so we can get this new written feature to members as quickly as possible.) Off…
NEW ORLEANS — The man who fatally shot retired NFL star Will Smith during a confrontation following a car crash in 2016 received a 25-year prison sentence Thursday in a New Orleans courtroom.It was the second time Cardell Hayes, 36, had faced sentencing in Smith’s death. He was convicted of…
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