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Kevin Warsh confirmed as next Fed chairman by US Senate as inflation mounts
Hot inflation leaves Warsh trapped between competing political and economic pressures before he even steps into the chairman’s office.
Wed, 13 May 2026 14:41:14 -0400
Hot inflation leaves Warsh trapped between competing political and economic pressures before he even steps into the chairman’s office.
Wed, 13 May 2026 14:41:14 -0400
Gavin Newsom to release updated state budget priorities after previous $2.9B shortfall estimate
Governor Gavin Newsom is set to release his May Revise on Thursday.
Wed, 13 May 2026 14:33:46 -0400
Governor Gavin Newsom is set to release his May Revise on Thursday.
Wed, 13 May 2026 14:33:46 -0400
Sweetheart $500M NY budget deal could lower teachers’ retirement age to 58
New York teachers’ retirement age could be lowered to 58 years old as part of a $500 million sweetheart deal that powerful unions are pushing Gov. Kathy Hochul to accept, insiders revealed.
Wed, 13 May 2026 14:29:30 -0400
New York teachers’ retirement age could be lowered to 58 years old as part of a $500 million sweetheart deal that powerful unions are pushing Gov. Kathy Hochul to accept, insiders revealed.
Wed, 13 May 2026 14:29:30 -0400
Sicko who tried to rape Central Park sunbather gets 13 years as survivor describes painful aftermath
“When he chose to attack me that day, I was stripped of my agency and bodily autonomy."
Wed, 13 May 2026 14:24:48 -0400
“When he chose to attack me that day, I was stripped of my agency and bodily autonomy."
Wed, 13 May 2026 14:24:48 -0400
Left erupts as county bans library staff from joining Pride march — and limit what books they can display
The Fresno County Board of Supervisors voted 3-2 Tuesday to block library staffers from participating in next month’s Fresno Rainbow Pride event.
Wed, 13 May 2026 14:19:55 -0400
The Fresno County Board of Supervisors voted 3-2 Tuesday to block library staffers from participating in next month’s Fresno Rainbow Pride event.
Wed, 13 May 2026 14:19:55 -0400
Hundreds of illegal mopeds seized by NYPD crushed as warning to dangerous scofflaws: ‘Zero tolerance’
What a crushing experience. More than 200 illegal mopeds and scooters were smashed under a bulldozer’s treads Wednesday as a warning to scofflaws who don’t register their rides — and often use them to commit crimes. The so-called “crush” at a sanitation department garage in Staten Island accounted for just a fraction of the 5,700...
Wed, 13 May 2026 14:17:10 -0400
What a crushing experience. More than 200 illegal mopeds and scooters were smashed under a bulldozer’s treads Wednesday as a warning to scofflaws who don’t register their rides — and often use them to commit crimes. The so-called “crush” at a sanitation department garage in Staten Island accounted for just a fraction of the 5,700...
Wed, 13 May 2026 14:17:10 -0400
Drug counselor who delivered fatal ketamine doses to Matthew Perry learns fate
Erik Fleming had pleaded guilty in connection with Perry's 2023 overdose death at the actor's Los Angeles home.
Wed, 13 May 2026 14:15:15 -0400
Erik Fleming had pleaded guilty in connection with Perry's 2023 overdose death at the actor's Los Angeles home.
Wed, 13 May 2026 14:15:15 -0400
Disgraced ex-NYC judge busted by feds in $6.5M real estate scam
Former Brooklyn Supreme Court Justice Edward Harold King and developer Sam Sprei cheated investors out of $6.5 million, federal prosecutors said.
Wed, 13 May 2026 14:07:37 -0400
Former Brooklyn Supreme Court Justice Edward Harold King and developer Sam Sprei cheated investors out of $6.5 million, federal prosecutors said.
Wed, 13 May 2026 14:07:37 -0400
New ICE leader announced as acting director Todd Lyons leaving agency
The replacement for outgoing Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) acting director Todd Lyons was announced Tuesday. “Dave Venturella will serve as Acting ICE Director following Todd Lyons’ departure,” a DHS spokesperson said in a statement. Dave Venturella will take over as acting ICE director. “Dave Venturella will serve as Acting ICE Director following Todd Lyons’...
Wed, 13 May 2026 14:07:35 -0400
The replacement for outgoing Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) acting director Todd Lyons was announced Tuesday. “Dave Venturella will serve as Acting ICE Director following Todd Lyons’ departure,” a DHS spokesperson said in a statement. Dave Venturella will take over as acting ICE director. “Dave Venturella will serve as Acting ICE Director following Todd Lyons’...
Wed, 13 May 2026 14:07:35 -0400
Bus, semitruck and car collide in Santa Clarita, leaving 13 injured
The major crash prompted a massive emergency response, with 10 ambulances called to the scene as Los Angeles County Fire Department crews conducted triage.
Wed, 13 May 2026 13:46:45 -0400
The major crash prompted a massive emergency response, with 10 ambulances called to the scene as Los Angeles County Fire Department crews conducted triage.
Wed, 13 May 2026 13:46:45 -0400
