Myrtle Beach Police warn of increased traffic as school year begins Monday
Myrtle Beach, SC – With the first day of school starting Monday morning, the Myrtle Beach Police Department is reminding drivers to expect heavier traffic around schools and to use extra caution…
Tennessee lawmaker briefly ousted last year is silenced as new session begins
(Reuters) – One of the Democratic Tennessee state representatives who was briefly expelled from the Republican-controlled state house last year was barred from speaking at the state legislature on Wednesday after calling…
Melinda Katz Begins Second Term as Queens District Attorney
QUEENS, NY — District Attorney Melinda Katz was ceremonially sworn in for her second term today, marking a continuation of her historic tenure as the first woman to hold the position in…
Marketmind: S&P 500 record in view as 2024 begins in same vein
A look at the day ahead in U.S. and global markets by Samuel Indyk A rollercoaster 2023 that ended with an equity rally on hopes for rate cuts amid slowing inflation has…
Argentina monthly inflation set to spike to 12% as Milei era begins
By Hernan Nessi BUENOS AIRES (Reuters) – Argentina’s consumer prices likely spiked around 12% in November alone, a Reuters poll of analysts showed on Monday, which will be the first monthly inflation…
Pakistan’s top court begins hearing challenge to expulsion of Afghans
ISLAMABAD (Reuters) – Pakistan’s Supreme Court began hearings on Friday on a petition by rights activists seeking to halt deportation of Afghan refugees, a lawyer said, as authorities are combing refugee settlements…
Giant Antarctic Iceberg A23a Begins Drifting After Decades
ANTARCTICA – Scientists reported on Friday that A23a, the world’s largest iceberg, has started moving for the first time in over 30 years. This Antarctic iceberg, spanning nearly 4,000 square kilometers, is…
Marketmind: Caution prevails as Gaza truce begins
A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Ankur Banerjee A post-Thanksgiving caution is permeating markets with investors hesitant to place major bets ahead of what’s likely to…
Second “United Against Hate Week” Begins Today
SAN DIEGO – Beginning today, the U.S. Attorney’s Office and the San Diego Anti-Hate Coalition launch their second “United Against Hate Week,” joining cities throughout California for a series of events that…
Cleveland Fed begins search for new leader as Mester nears retirement
By Michael S. Derby NEW YORK (Reuters) – The Cleveland Federal Reserve said on Wednesday it has begun to search for a replacement for its current president, Loretta Mester, a veteran central…
Mercer County Begins First Phase of New Park Development at Dam Site 21
HAMILTON, NJ — The first phase of a new passive-recreation park in Mercer County is set to commence on Nov. 1 with the dredging of the 50-acre lake at Dam Site 21.…
Marketmind: Fed pivot begins to crystallize
By Jamie McGeever (Reuters) – A look at the day ahead in Asian markets from Jamie McGeever, financial markets columnist. A slump in U.S. bond yields, after another Federal Reserve official signaled…
As Construction Begins on Phil Murphy’s Wind Farms, Public Support Drops in New Poll
LACEY TOWNSHIP, NJ – As construction of onshore facilities to support New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy’s massive wind energy ambitions off the New Jersey coast, a new poll shows public support for…
Barclays begins culling 3% of its dealmakers-sources
By Milana Vinn and Anirban Sen NEW YORK (Reuters) – Barclays Plc initiated layoffs this week targeting 3% of its global investment banking workforce, people familiar with the matter said, as it…
The Supreme Court Term Begins This Week. Here Are The Cases You Need To Watch.
The Supreme Court Term Begins This Week. Here Are The Cases You Need To Watch. Katelynn Richardson on October 1, 2023 The Supreme Court begins its term this week with oral arguments…
Tokyo equity offerings surge as Japan Inc begins to shift towards capital efficiency
By Anton Bridge and Scott Murdoch TOKYO (Reuters) – Japan equity offerings have more than quadrupled in value this year, with investors encouraged by a surge in the Nikkei stock index to…
Republican-Led House Begins Impeachment Inquiry Against President Biden
WASHINGTON, DC – The U.S. House of Representatives, led by a Republican majority, initiated its first hearing on Thursday as part of an impeachment inquiry against President Joe Biden. The hearing comes…
US NIH begins human trials of ‘universal’ flu vaccine
(Reuters) – The U.S. National Institutes of Health (NIH) said on Friday that it has begun an early-stage study on its experimental vaccine targeting six strains of influenza virus. The vaccine candidate,…
Registration for Brick Township Trunk or Treat Begins Soon
BRICK, NJ – Get ready for a night of spooky fun, candy, and costumes! The annual Trunk or Treat event is back at Drum Point Sports Complex. This year, the event is…
Global Entry Begins Touchless, Receipt-less Processing at MCI
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is pleased to announce that with the opening of the new airport terminal at the Kansas City International Airport (MCI), CBP has…
Google’s rivals get day in court as momentous US antitrust trial begins
By Diane Bartz WASHINGTON (Reuters) – DuckDuckGo, which has long complained that Google’s tactics have made it too tough to get people to use their search engine on a mobile phone, will…
Oktoberfest Begins in Jackson at Great Adventure
JACKSON, NJ – Oktoberfest at Six Flags Great Adventure offers guests an immersion into German culture through a variety of activities, food, and entertainment. The event is scheduled for weekends through November…
Graduate Students End Months-Long Strike Days Before Semester Begins
Graduate Students End Months-Long Strike Days Before Semester Begins Brandon Poulter on August 25, 2023 Graduate student instructors at the University of Michigan (UM) ended a five-month strike after a contract was…
Jailed US resident excluded from Iran hostage deal begins hunger strike, his son says
By Humeyra Pamuk and Simon Lewis WASHINGTON (Reuters) – A U.S. permanent resident detained in Iran since 2016 has begun a hunger strike in protest of his exclusion from last week’s deal…
Biden Admin Begins Wiping Away Billions Of Student Debt For Thousands Of Borrowers
Biden Admin Begins Wiping Away Billions Of Student Debt For Thousands Of Borrowers Reagan Reese on August 14, 2023 The Biden administration is beginning to discharge $39 billion of student debt for…
Bank of Mexico again holds interest rate firm, even as region begins cuts
By Brendan O’Boyle MEXICO CITY (Reuters) – The Bank of Mexico maintained its benchmark interest rate at 11.25% on Thursday, in line with analysts’ forecasts, underscoring that the inflationary outlook remains “very…
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