■U.S. consumer inflation rose 0.3% from December to January, up 3.1% from a year ago. ■Inflation drivers have shifted from goods to services, which take longer to cool. ■Fed officials want to see further evidence of inflation easing before cutting key interest rate. WASHINGTON — Consumer inflation in the United...
Antisemitism and Safety Fears Surge Among US Jews, Survey Finds
■Two-thirds of American Jews feel less secure than a year ago. ■One quarter of American Jews have been targeted by antisemitism in the past year. ■Young Jews are more likely to report being victims of antisemitism. Nearly two-thirds of American Jews feel less secure in the U.S. than they did...
Judge Orders Elon Musk to Testify in SEC Probe of His $44 Billion Twitter Takeover
■Judge orders Elon Musk to testify in SEC probe. ■Investigation is into Musk's $44 billion Twitter purchase. ■Musk has already testified twice in the case. SAN FRANCISCO — A judge has ordered Elon Musk to testify for a third time as part of the Securities and Exchange Commission’s investigation into...
Ash Wednesday & Valentine’s Day Fall on the Same Day This Year. What You Need to Know.
■Ash Wednesday and Valentine's Day coincide this year. ■Ash Wednesday is a day of fasting and reflection in Christianity. ■Catholics are encouraged to prioritize Ash Wednesday over Valentine's Day. Wednesday, Feb. 14, is a holiday heavyweight this year due to a calendar collision of events. Yes, it's Valentine's Day, the...
Super Bowl the Most-Watched US Program Ever, Averaging 123 Million Viewers
■Super Bowl LVI breaks viewership record with 123.4 million viewers. ■Record 202.4 million watched at least part of the game across all networks. ■Univision records highest Super Bowl viewership for a Spanish-language network. The longest Super Bowl game will also go down as the most-watched program in U.S. television history....
Senate Passes $95.3B Package for Ukraine and Israel, but Fate in House Uncertain
■Senate passes $95.3 billion aid package for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan. ■Package's fate in the House remains uncertain due to opposition from hardline Republicans. ■President Biden urges the House to act urgently, citing rising costs of inaction. WASHINGTON — The Senate early Tuesday passed a $95.3 billion aid package for...
Trump Wants to Install New RNC Leadership Including His Daughter-In-Law as Co-Chair
■Trump calls for RNC leadership change, endorsing Michael Whatley and Lara Trump. ■Current RNC Chair Ronna McDaniel has no immediate plans to step down. ■Trump's move reflects his urgency to unite Republicans behind him. NEW YORK — Donald Trump wants a leadership change at the Republican National Committee in an...
The 49ers Head for an Offseason Wondering ‘What If?’ Following Frustrating Super Bowl Loss
■49ers reflect on missed opportunities in Super Bowl loss. ■Team has 62 wins in past five seasons but no title. ■San Francisco has the opportunity to fill a hole with a premium draft pick. LAS VEGAS — For the San Francisco 49ers, another season came a frustrating finish with an...
Super Bowl Ad Highlighting RFK Jr.’s Presidential Run Stirs Family Drama
■Robert Kennedy Jr.'s independent presidential campaign causes family drama. ■Super Bowl ad by American Values 2024 Super PAC stirs controversy. ■Kennedy runs as an independent, despite the family's Democratic legacy. Robert Kennedy Jr.’s presidential ambitions resulted in public family drama after a political action committee aired a Super Bowl ad...
Biden Welcomes King of Jordan as Framework for Hostage Deal Is Decided in Israel-Hamas Conflict
■President Joe Biden and Jordan's King Abdullah II discuss Israel-Hamas conflict. ■A framework for a hostage deal is close to being finalized. ■Concerns over potential Israeli military operation in Rafah discussed. WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden is hosting Jordan’s King Abdullah II in Washington Monday and the two leaders are...