An insurance regulation known as “the birthday rule” is tripping up couples who are putting their newborn children on the wrong policy — and they risk losing thousands of dollars.
Fed stresses its commitment to low rates for the long run
2021-01-27 19:05:24 Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell testifies before a House Financial Services Committee hearing on Capitol Hill in Washington, Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2020. (Greg Nash/Pool via AP) WASHINGTON (AP) — The Federal Reserve pledged on Wednesday to keep its low interest rate policies in place even well after the economy has sustained a recovery…
Down But Not Out: Pandemic Likely Dealt Blow To Economy But There’s Room For Hope
The U.S. economy is likely to have slowed in the last three months of the year, ending 2020 smaller than it began. But for some companies, business is now back to pre-pandemic levels.
Gamestop: ‘Failing’ firm soars in value as amateurs buy stock
Shares in a games company have soared more than 300% – the result of a fight between private and professional investors.
Energy Nominee Jennifer Granholm Stresses Climate Action And Jobs
Former Michigan Gov. Jennifer Granholm says “good-paying jobs” can help zero out U.S. greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. But some Republicans are skeptical they can help fossil fuel workers.
Energy Nominee Jennifer Granholm Stresses Climate Action And Jobs
Former Michigan Governor Jennifer Granholm says “good paying jobs” can help zero out U.S. greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. But some Republicans are skeptical they can help fossil fuel workers.
US terrorism alert warns of politically motivated violence
2021-01-27 17:59:29 FILE – In this Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021 file photo, Trump supporters try to break through a police barrier at the Capitol in Washington. Right-wing extremism has previously mostly played out in isolated pockets of America or in smaller cities. In contrast, the deadly attack by rioters on the U.S. Capitol targeted the…
Biden’s Push Against Housing Discrimination Must Go Beyond HUD, Researcher Says
Andre Perry of Brookings says discrimination against communities of color also involves lenders, zoning laws and other issues that the Department of Housing and Urban Development is less involved in.
US issues ‘heightened threat’ alert after transition
Security chiefs warn of “individuals frustrated with the exercise of governmental authority”.
Surveillance And Local Police: How Technology Is Evolving Faster Than Regulation
Journalist Jon Fasman says local police are frequently able to access very powerful surveillance tools with little oversight. He writes about the threat to privacy in We See It All.