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Housing market is 'overly sensitive' to Fed rate hikes. Experts weigh in on what's next.
3/22/2023 9:06:00 PM - USA TODAY
The housing market has been overly sensitive to what the Fed has done with interest rates, both when they've been high or low.

The Fed just hiked interest rates again. Here’s one way to profit from that, and ‘at levels last seen in 2009’
3/22/2023 8:31:00 PM - MarketWatch
The Fed also indicated that these rate hikes might be coming to an end soon. While these increases don’t bode well for those with credit card debt or those looking to get a loan, one big group is

Fed raises interest rates 0.25%, intensifying inflation fight despite banking fears
3/22/2023 7:03:00 PM - ABC News
The Federal Reserve on Wednesday raised its short-term borrowing rate another 0.25%, intensifying the central bank's fight against inflation despite concern that previous rate increases helped

Dow ends 530 points lower after Fed delivers quarter-point rate hike despite banking system stress
3/22/2023 7:34:00 PM - MarketWatch
U.S. stocks finished sharply lower in volatile trade on Wednesday after the Federal Reserve raised interest rates by another 25 basis points, but indicated rate cuts this year aren't expected.

No Surprises From the Fed as it Hikes Rates a Quarter Point While Declaring the Banking System ‘Sound and Resilient’
3/22/2023 6:25:00 PM - U.S. News & World Report
The central bank walked a fine line between fighting inflation and assuring the stability of the financial system.

Fed hikes rates by a quarter percentage point, indicates increases are near an end
3/22/2023 6:00:00 PM - CNBC
The Federal Reserve on Wednesday enacted a quarter percentage point interest rate increase, expressing caution about the recent banking crisis and indicating that hikes are nearing an end. Along with

Is Rage Applying an Effective Career Tactic?
3/22/2023 8:49:00 PM - Shondaland
For as long as people have had corporate jobs, when they get mad at their boss, they go apply to jobs,” says Kristen Zavo, a career coach and author of Job Joy. The difference today is that with the

The Fed Raises Rates by 0.25%. What the Latest Rate Hike Means for Your Wallet
3/22/2023 6:32:00 PM - CNET
It's a game-changing move that may indicate that past rate hikes are working, but the job of lowering inflation isn't done. In fact, the economic downturn may just be getting started. Even though

Latest HELOC news: Rates rise across the board
3/22/2023 8:18:00 PM - Bankrate
The average rate on home equity lines of credit (HELOCs) this week stood at 7.76 percent, a very slight increase from 7.75 last week, according to Bankrate’s national survey of large lenders. After a

5 Little-Known Perks of the Costco Credit Card
3/22/2023 6:16:00 PM - The Ascent
While that gets most of the attention, this card also has valuable benefits that don't get discussed as often. Just like there are little-known perks of a Costco membership, the same is true for its

Cathie Wood Drops $13.5 Million of One of Her Favorite Stocks
3/22/2023 4:34:00 PM - TheStreet
Cathie Wood has been a big booster of cryptocurrencies and the companies that provide the infrastructure for their trading. But actions speak louder than words and Wood's Ark Invest may be losing a

The Fed is expected to raise interest rates, despite recent banking turmoil: 'This will be a game-time decision'
3/22/2023 1:47:00 PM - CNBC
Despite talk of a pause on interest rate hikes, the Fed is still expected to increase its benchmark rate on Wednesday.

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry’s Rep Addresses False Rumors About Them
2/26/2023 9:50:00 PM - Cosmopolitan
Meghan and Harry promoted their new releases at the end of 2022, but have not done many public events since. However, everything about them is being covered on a daily basis. They were also mocked in

The 'Outer Banks' Season 3 Finale Is Intense as Hell
3/23/2023 12:15:00 PM - Esquire
This story contains spoilers for the Season Three finale of Outer Banks. You can always count on Outer Banks to keep you guessing, and Season Three was no exception. This go-round, the OBX crew found

Is ‘Daisy Jones & the Six’ Based on a True Story? The Answer Is Complicated
3/23/2023 12:47:00 PM - Cosmopolitan
Lacey Terrell/Prime Video - Amazon Prime The new Amazon Prime series 'Daisy Jones & the Six' is based on a book, but the book seems inspired by the real-life story of Fleetwood

The Hidden Tribute to Elvis You May Have Missed in Daisy Jones & the Six
3/23/2023 1:00:00 PM - Town and Country
Daisy Jones is played by Riley Keough, Elvis's granddaughter—and episode two features a sweet nod to the late rock 'n' roll legend.

Kim Kardashian Is Ready to Date Again and Asking Friends to Set Her Up with Non-Famous Ppl
3/23/2023 1:01:00 PM - Cosmopolitan
PSA: If you know any quality (but ideally not famous) single people, Kim Kardashian is officially in the market for dates. Bonus points if the non-famous single person in question works in finance.

Is Netflix Banning Corsets? The Drama Over Period Drama Costumes, Explained
3/23/2023 1:12:00 PM - Town and Country
Earlier this week, reports surfaced that Netflix would be banning corsets from costumes on its period dramas, and that BBC, ITV, and other networks would soon be following suit. But is this "corset

Need More ‘Sex/Life’ on Netflix? Here’s What We Know About Season 3
3/23/2023 1:01:00 PM - Cosmopolitan
Netflix A new season of 'Sex/Life' is out on Netflix, so the next question is there new season 3? Here's what we know about when 'Sex/Life' comes back...if at all. Sex/Life mad

The Last of Us Fans Will Be Crushed Over Pedro Pascal’s Devastating Instagram
3/23/2023 1:12:00 PM - Town and Country
As it turns out, this heartbreaking moment also hit home for Pedro, who took to his Instagram Stories to commemorate the fallen character. Pedro uploaded the final scene he had with actress Anna Torv,

When Is Ryan Seacrest Leaving 'Live'? We Might've Figured Out When He'll Say Goodbye
3/13/2023 9:35:00 PM - Cosmopolitan
Since he debuted on Live With Kelly and Ryan in 2017, Ryan Seacrest has become a fixture of the daytime TV show. From the countless celebrity interviews to personal anecdotes from his life behind the

‘Law and Order: SVU’ Fans Hold Back Tears After Mariska Hargitay Posts Heartfelt Tribute
3/20/2023 10:40:00 PM - Prevention
SVU fans will be thrilled to learn that as amazing as Mariska Hargitay is on-screen as Olivia Benson, she's an even more amazing supporter and friend to the cast and crew long after the cameras turn

All the Details on Charity Lawson From Zach Shallcross’s Season of ‘The Bachelor’
3/23/2023 1:01:00 PM - Cosmopolitan
Shakespeare once said, “The course of true love never did run smooth,” and I can only assume he was having some prophetic vision into the future and talking about Zach Shallcross’s season of The

Here's When Every New Poker Face Episode Drops
3/23/2023 1:00:00 PM - Town and Country
Rian Johnson's new mystery show is not a typical whodunnit. Rather, it's a "how-done-it": At the start of each episode, viewers will watch a murder take place from the perspective of the villain,

Dominion accuses Fox News of redacting 'embarrassing' materials in defamation case
3/23/2023 2:07:00 AM - ABC News
Dominion Voting Systems accused Fox News on Wednesday of improperly redacting materials that the network was forced to hand over as part of Dominion's defamation lawsuit.

A Voter's Guide to the 2023 Chicago Municipal Runoff Elections
3/22/2023 11:58:00 PM - NBC Chicago
The next mayor of Chicago and the candidates who will fill more than a dozen City Council seats will be on the ballot this April as voters head back to the polls for the city’s runoff election.

Ex-Haitian mayor found liable in killings charged with fraud
3/22/2023 8:16:00 PM - The Associated Press
A former Haitian mayor was criminally charged Wednesday with lying on his application to become a legal resident of the U.S., just one day after he was found liable for a killing and two attempted

At D.C. rally, TikTokers want Congress to know how banning the app could impact their livelihoods
3/22/2023 8:20:00 PM - NBC News
Ahead of TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew’s appearance before Congress this week, dozens of creators rallied to protest a potential U.S. government ban on the TikTok app.

Family lawyer: Police shooting caught on video was execution
3/22/2023 8:19:00 PM - The Associated Press
The lawyer for the family of a man fatally shot by police after he allegedly stole a pair of sunglasses from a Virginia shopping mall called the death “an execution” after seeing video of the

New bill aims to outlaw caste discrimination in California
3/22/2023 7:59:00 PM - LA Times
State Sen. Aisha Wahab (D-Hayward) has introduced legislation adding caste as a protected category under the state's anti-discrimination laws.

US review of Afghanistan withdrawal to be released in April
3/22/2023 8:00:00 PM - The Associated Press
The results of the long-delayed government review of the chaotic U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan will be released next month, the White House announced Wednesday, with Congress and the public set to

GOP Congresswoman Thanks Fox Anchor for ‘Talking Points’ on Gas Stoves
3/22/2023 7:52:00 PM - The Daily Beast
Promoting her proposed legislation to “save” America’s gas stoves from a supposed ban by the Biden administration, Rep. Debbie Lesko (R-AZ) thanked Fox News anchor John Roberts on Wednesday for

Judge approves ‘crime fraud exception’ in special counsel probe of Trump classified documents
3/22/2023 7:25:00 PM - NBC News
Special Counsel Jack Smith's office presented sufficient evidence to establish that former President Donald Trump committed a crime through his attorneys, a U.S. district judge ruled Friday night, a

Kansas legislators pass bill requiring care for infants 'born alive' after abortion
3/22/2023 7:02:00 PM - ABC News
The Kansas House of Representatives passed a bill requiring physicians to provide care for infants who survive abortions.

Mississippi initiative proposal, minus abortion, in limbo
3/22/2023 6:33:00 PM - The Associated Press
Mississippi Senate leaders are not saying whether they will support a new initiative process that would allow voters to put proposed state laws — but nothing dealing with abortion — on the ballot.

Student shot 2 faculty members at East High School
3/22/2023 5:48:00 PM - CBS Pittsburgh
A student shot two faculty members at East High School on Wednesday morning. Police officers rushed to the school at 9:50 a.m. Wednesday on reports of the threat which triggered a lockdown. Denver

2023 Detroit Lions free agency, offseason tracker: Latest signings, trades
3/23/2023 1:24:00 AM - SB Nation
With the NFL Combine in the rear-view mirror, it’s time for teams to start focusing on free agency. The negotiating period will begin at noon on Monday, March 13, but the action is already underway

Team you couldn't pick out of a lineup months ago is in Sweet 16. Who are these FAU Owls?
3/22/2023 8:22:00 PM - USA TODAY SPORTS
As FAU prepares for Tennessee on Thursday, the biggest questions at Madison Square Garden are: Just what are the Owls about, and how far can they go?

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3/22/2023 8:21:00 PM - CBS Sports
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Raiders sign cornerback David Long Jr.
3/22/2023 7:57:00 PM - The Associated Press – Sports
Cornerback David Long Jr., who played for the Los Angeles Rams the past four seasons, signed with the Las Vegas Raiders on Wednesday. He has started 10 games and made 52 appearances, totaling 77

Fantasy Baseball Draft Kit 2023: Your championship cheat sheet is here!
3/22/2023 10:34:00 PM - Yahoo Sports
Ready to go for that fantasy baseball trophy in 2023? So are we! But before you go on your season-long journey, you have to assemble that winning team — and the Yahoo Fantasy baseball draft kit can

Astros star Altuve has surgery on broken thumb, a WBC injury
3/22/2023 8:16:00 PM - The Associated Press – Sports
Houston Astros star Jose Altuve had surgery Wednesday on his broken right thumb, an injury that occurred in the World Baseball Classic and will significantly delay the second baseman's 2023 debut.

Kentucky HC apologizes to Kansas State guard after controversial comment
3/22/2023 11:45:00 PM - Yardbarker
University of Kentucky men's basketball coach John Calipari called and apologized to Kansas State guard Markquis Nowell on Tuesday, two days after the team's second-round NCAA Tournament game.

Williamson out for at least 2 more weeks amid playoff push
3/22/2023 7:39:00 PM - The Associated Press – Sports
All-Star forward Zion Williamson will not return for at least two more weeks, jeopardizing whether he will be a part of the New Orleans Pelicans’ playoff push. The Pelicans announced Wednesday that

NHL's playoff stretch drive: Can Boston Bruins, Connor McDavid hit major milestones?
3/22/2023 7:19:00 PM - USA TODAY SPORTS
The end of the NHL regular season is rapidly approaching. Here are key questions about playoff races and the best odds to win the draft lottery.

AP source: Jets, WR Mecole Hardman agree on 1-year deal
3/22/2023 7:14:00 PM - The Associated Press – Sports
The New York Jets and former Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Mecole Hardman agreed to terms on a one-year deal Wednesday, according to a person with knowledge of the contract. The speedy and

NHL Stanley Cup playoff bracket: Updated league standings, potential first-round matchups
3/22/2023 6:08:00 PM - USA TODAY SPORTS
Sports is here with everything you need to know about the NHL playoffs, including potential first-round matchups.

NHL players: Crosby most complete; McDavid tops for clutch
3/22/2023 6:36:00 PM - The Associated Press – Sports
Pittsburgh Penguins captain Sidney Crosby continues being regarded by his peers as the NHL’s most complete player, though he takes a backseat to Edmonton’s Connor McDavid in having the best chance to

Equatorial Guinea confirms eight more Marburg cases - WHO
3/23/2023 1:23:00 PM - Reuters
Eight new confirmed cases of Marburg disease have been reported in Equatorial Guinea, the World Health Organization (WHO) said on Thursday.

Eyedrops tainted with drug-resistant bacteria linked to 2 more deaths, additional vision ...
3/23/2023 11:47:00 AM - Fox News
More deaths and vision losses have been linked to EzriCare and Delsam Phama’s recalled eyedrops tainted with a bacteria resistant to standard antibiotics.

New report shows many Houstonians can't afford to see a doctor
3/23/2023 10:01:00 AM - Houston Chronicle
According to researchers at HelpAdvisor, the Houston metro area ranks second in the U.S. in percentage of residents who need to see a doctor but can't afford it. Researchers' analysis of data from the Centers for Disease Control found that over 16 percent of Houstonians who need to see a doctor can't afford to pay for an appointment at any given time.

Stomach Ulcer Diet: Foods to Eat and Avoid
3/23/2023 1:12:39 PM - US News & World Report - Health on MSN.com
Learn about the foods that should be included and avoided in a diet for stomach ulcers, and understand the role of diet in managing peptic ulcers.

Sanofi, Regeneron unveil 'blow-out' smoker's lung drug data
3/23/2023 12:42:00 PM - Reuters
Sanofi's asthma drug Dupixent met all targets in a trial to treat "smoker's lung", potentially adding billions to the French drugmaker's growth prospects, but also underscoring a heavy reliance on its bestseller.

4 women were told they had stress, anxiety or fatigue. It turned out to be a serious heart ...
3/23/2023 9:45:00 AM - YAHOO!News
Women spoke with Insider about how their heart issues were overlooked because they or their doctors dismissed the symptoms.

Judge temporarily halts Wyoming abortion ban days after it took effect
3/23/2023 9:48:00 AM - CBS News
Her decision puts the ban on hold as it's fought in her court. She didn't weigh in on the state's first-in-the-nation ban on abortion pills​, due to take effect July 1 but also being challenged in her court.

'I want justice': Miami woman who lost eye to infection sues recalled eye drop maker
3/23/2023 8:05:00 AM - YAHOO!News
A serious infection forced doctors to remove Clara Oliva's right eye. Now she's suing Ezricare, the maker of her now recalled prescribed eye drops.

Measures other than BMI better for assessing heart risks
3/23/2023 8:00:00 AM - UPI
European researchers say they've debunked the so-called "obesity paradox" -- the observation that people with a heart condition seem less likely to die if they are overweight or obese.

Aaron Sorkin calls stroke he had in November 'loud wake-up call'
3/23/2023 10:11:00 AM - ABC
Aaron Sorkin is opening up about a stroke he had in November. The screenwriter and film director known for his work on "A Few Good Men" and "The Newsroom" told The New York Times in a recent interview that he had a stroke two months before rehearsals began for the upcoming Broadway show "Camelot,

Testing Nursing Home Staff Often for COVID Tied to Fewer Resident Deaths
3/23/2023 8:27:00 AM - MedPage Today
Of the more than 13,000 facilities studied from 2020 to 2022, there were 519.7 cases of COVID per 100 potential outbreaks among residents of high-testing facilities compared with 591.2 cases among residents of low-testing facilities,

Carson company fined $838,000 for failing to protect workers from cancer-causing gas
3/23/2023 7:50:00 AM - Orange County Register
Parter Sterilization Services employees were exposed to ethylene oxide above permissible limits for three years.

For peanut allergy prevention, study suggests babies can be fed diluted peanut butter at ...
3/23/2023 11:18:00 AM - Fox News
Introducing diluted peanut butter to babies between 4 and 6 months of age could reduce the rate of peanut allergies in infants, a study suggests, though parents should check with doctors.

'He asked me if he was dying': Mother shares terrifying tale of child's battle with strep
3/23/2023 9:05:00 AM - USA Today
A high fever and a painfully swollen foot were the first symptoms of an invasive strep infection for a 9-year-old boy from Central Illinois.

C. auris fungus can be stubborn and potentially deadly at long-term health care sites
3/23/2023 5:26:00 AM - SFGate
Candida auris or C. auris, a multi-drug resistant fungus, is causing concern in long-term health care facility settings as infections have been on the rise over the past couple of years. “It's a fungus going around that is spread through person-to-person contact and it is something that has actually been around in the United States since 2016,

Why pandemic researchers are talking about raccoon dogs
3/23/2023 4:10:00 AM - NPR
A few weeks ago, raw data gathered in Janaury 2020 from Huanan Seafood Wholesale Market in Wuhan, China — the early epicenter of the COVID-19 pandemic — was uploaded to an online virology database. It caught the attention of researchers.

Biden administration plans to break up monopoly power of U.S. organ transplant system
3/22/2023 11:28:00 PM - The Hill
The Biden administration on Wednesday announced it aims to overhaul and modernize the organ transplant system in the U.S. with a plan that includes breaking up the monopoly power that has run the

Treated water from Piney Point scheduled to be injected into underground well
3/23/2023 4:31:00 AM - CBS News
Tampa Bay Now's Casey Albritton learned how the Piney Point reservoir water is going to be stored. "I think Piney Point was the worst thing that has happened for Tampa Bay and Sarasota Bay in about 50 years,

What made Beethoven sick? DNA from his hair offers clues
3/23/2023 2:03:00 AM - Houston Chronicle
Hundreds of years after Beethoven's death, researchers have pulled DNA from strands of his hair — and found clues about what killed him, according to a study published Wednesday. (Anthi Tiliakou via AP) NEW YORK (AP) — Nearly 200 years after Ludwig van Beethoven's death,

Senators press Moderna CEO on COVID-19 vaccine price hike
3/23/2023 3:51:00 AM - SFGate
Moderna’s CEO on Wednesday defended a plan to more than quadruple the company’s COVID-19 vaccine price, but he also said the drugmaker will work to ensure patients continue paying nothing at drugstores or clinics.

The Weird and Concerning Reason Human Bones Are Getting More Brittle
3/23/2023 12:56:00 PM - Popular Mechanics
Unfortunately, you can’t do much to avoid it.

Veteran allegedly fatally shoots soldier, 3 kids in domestic mass shooting
3/22/2023 8:46:00 PM - ABC News
A retired soldier allegedly gunned down three children and an active-duty soldier in a domestic mass shooting.

Brazil's new leftist government moves to take guns back after surge in purchases under Bolsonaro
3/22/2023 7:45:00 PM - FOX News
Brazil's new left wing government is taking action to reverse the surge in gun purchases that took place during the previous four years under former President Bolsonaro.

Analysis: China's sway over Russia grows amid Ukraine fight
3/22/2023 8:04:00 PM - The Associated Press
It was a revealing moment during Chinese leader Xi Jinping’s tightly scripted visit to Moscow: Standing in the doorway of the Grand Kremlin Palace, he told Russian President Vladimir Putin that the

Climate advocates say the oceans are overlooked in climate change. Biden's new action plan would change that.
3/22/2023 7:57:00 PM - USA TODAY
President Biden released a climate action plan to protect the ocean and help combat the climate crisis. Advocates say it comes not a minute too soon.

Putin Has a Problem: He Could Run Out of Soldiers to Fight in Ukraine
3/22/2023 11:35:00 PM - 1945
The contracts of several thousand Wagner Group mercenaries are running out. At the same time, the private military company continues to play a key role in the Russian campaign, especially in the

World Bank puts cost of rebuilding Ukraine at $411 billion
3/22/2023 7:45:00 PM - The Associated Press
A World Bank report released Wednesday puts the cost of Ukraine's recovery and rebuilding from Russia's invasion at $411 billion over the next decade, with the cost of cleaning up the war rubble

Mike Pompeo sounds alarm on China-Russia alliance: Biden is making an 'enormous strategic mistake'
3/22/2023 6:30:00 PM - FOX News
Fox News contributor and former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo calls out the White House's response to meetings between China's Xi Jinping and Russia's Vladimir Putin.

Deadly Russian drone attack on high school dorm draws outrage; Ukraine to get $16B in IMF aid: Live updates
3/22/2023 6:28:00 PM - USA TODAY
The death toll rose to 7 and Ukraine's president angrily decried Russian military tactics after a drone attack decimated the dorm near Kyiv. Updates.

Fact Check: Did Stormy Daniels Admit Fabricating Donald Trump Affair?
3/22/2023 6:25:00 PM - Newsweek
The Stormy Daniels hush money scandal could mark the first time in U.S. history that a former president has ever been arrested. Lieu Slams GOP For Holding Trump To 'Different Standard' In Hush Money

UN warns 'vampiric overconsumption' is draining world's water
3/22/2023 5:58:00 PM - Reuters
The United Nations opened its first conference on water security in almost half a century on Wednesday with a plea to governments to better manage one of humanity's shared resources. A quarter of the

White House says Russian pilot who ran into a US drone and broke it was, at best, 'an idiot'
3/22/2023 8:20:00 PM - Business Insider
"It's ludicrous, it's insulting," a top White House official said when asked about awards presented to Russian pilots who harassed a US drone.