New Jersey GOP Congressman backs bill to release Epstein files despite AG dismissal
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Rep. Jeff Van Drew announced Tuesday he has cosponsored legislation introduced by Rep. Thomas Massie aimed at releasing the full set of files related to Jeffrey Epstein, joining a…
Most Swedish mortgage borrowers have good buffers despite rising rates, FSA report says
STOCKHOLM (Reuters) -Swedish mortgage rates more than doubled for new mortgage borrowers in 2022 versus the previous year, but the majority of households still have good economic buffers, a report by the…
US will not back off Syria mission despite deadly attacks -White House
By Jeff Mason and Phil Stewart WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The United States will not back away from its nearly eight-year-old deployment to Syria, where it is battling the remnants of Islamic State,…
Euro zone trade deficit flat in Jan despite increased energy import spend
BRUSSELS (Reuters) – The euro zone trade deficit was little changed in January from a year earlier, with sharply higher cost of energy imports outweighing a pick-up of manufactured goods exports, data…
Two ECB hawks call for more rate hikes despite banking turmoil
By Francesco Canepa and Balazs Koranyi FRANKFURT (Reuters) -The European Central Bank needs to keep raising interest rates because underlying price growth is sticky, two policymakers seen as hawkish said on Friday,…
MIKE MCKENNA: Despite Biden’s Budget Being Dead On Arrival, It Can Still Come Back To Haunt Us In 2024
MIKE MCKENNA: Despite Biden’s Budget Being Dead On Arrival, It Can Still Come Back To Haunt Us In 2024 Michael McKenna on March 16, 2023 Team Biden finally got around to releasing…
China Jan-Feb fiscal revenue shrinks despite pick-up in economy
BEIJING (Reuters) – China’s fiscal revenues fell 1.2% in the first two months of 2023 from a year earlier, the finance ministry said on Friday, despite signs that economic activity was starting…
ECB pushes through 50 bps rate hike despite market turmoil
FRANKFURT (Reuters) – The European Central Bank pushed through another big increase in interest rates on Thursday, sticking to its inflation fight despite turmoil in financial markets that has raised fears about…
Women’s College Has ‘No Plans’ To Allow ‘Trans Men,’ Nonbinary Applicants Despite Student Pressure
Women’s College Has ‘No Plans’ To Allow ‘Trans Men,’ Nonbinary Applicants Despite Student Pressure Jason Cohen on March 15, 2023 A women’s college in Massachusetts announced it will not revise its admission…
India’s February exports rise despite global weakness
By Shivangi Acharya NEW DELHI (Reuters) – India’s merchandise and services exports rose in February despite global headwinds, according to data released by the government on Wednesday, helped by petroleum, electronics and…
Biden Pushes For Further Gun Control Measures Despite Current Agenda Facing Legal, Congressional Pushback
Biden Pushes For Further Gun Control Measures Despite Current Agenda Facing Legal, Congressional Pushback Bronson Winslow on March 14, 2023 President Joe Biden continues to push for restrictive gun control measures, but many…
India to continue on expected rate hike path, despite global cenbank rethink – analysts
By Swati Bhat MUMBAI (Reuters) – India’s monetary policy committee is likely to deliver the expected 25-basis point (bps) rate hike in April, even as global markets lowered rate hike bets from…
Report shows some NYC cops required to wear masks despite end of mandate
Trevor Schakohl on March 13, 2023 NEW YORK, NY – Hundreds of New York Police Department (NYPD) Court Section officers have been forced to continue wearing masks on the job due to…
U.S. not negotiating new Venezuela prisoner swap despite appeal, say U.S. officials
By Jonathan Landay and Vivian Sequera WASHINGTON/CARACAS (Reuters) – The United States is not discussing a prisoner exchange as described in a letter and video appeal addressed to President Joe Biden by…
Germany’s budget for 2024 isn’t in danger despite delays, coalition says
BERLIN (Reuters) – The preparation of the budget for 2024 is not in danger, according to the coalition governing Germany, after its finance minister delayed presenting the first draft of the budget…
Biden Proposes Increasing ‘Critical Aid’ To Palestinians Despite Growing Concerns Of Funding Terrorism
Biden Proposes Increasing ‘Critical Aid’ To Palestinians Despite Growing Concerns Of Funding Terrorism Kate Anderson on March 9, 2023 President Joe Biden released his proposed budget Thursday for the 2024 fiscal year…
U.S. DOJ asks for stiff sentences for straw gun buyers, despite racial disparities
By Nate Raymond (Reuters) – A U.S. Department of Justice official on Tuesday urged a panel to swiftly comply with a congressional directive to increase prison sentences for so-called straw purchasers of…
Berlin clears sale of drinks company to Red Bull despite HK connection – Handelsblatt
BERLIN (Reuters) – Germany’s Economy Ministry has cleared the sale of drinks company Brandenburger Urstromquelle to Austria-based Red Bull despite the buyer’s Hong Kong connection, German business daily Handelsblatt reported on Tuesday.…
Palestinian Group Received Handout From Biden Admin Despite Leaders Cheering For Terrorists: REPORT
Palestinian Group Received Handout From Biden Admin Despite Leaders Cheering For Terrorists: REPORT Kate Anderson on March 3, 2023 A Palestinian nonprofit received $78,000 from the United States Agency For International Development…
U.S. home prices to fall 4.5% in 2023 despite higher rates: Reuters poll
By Indradip Ghosh and Prerana Bhat BENGALURU (Reuters) – U.S. home prices are forecast to decline modestly this year and by less than previously thought as demand has declined only slightly despite…
Two Fed measures see notable recession risk despite strong data
By Michael S. Derby NEW YORK (Reuters) – Two Federal Reserve regional bank measures that map bond yields to the economic outlook still put better-than-even chances of a U.S. recession by next…
Despite increase in deaths in New Jersey, Biden increases funding for offshore wind farm
Nino Cambria on February 22, 2023 TOMS RIVER, NJ – The Department of Energy (DOE) announced more funding to accelerate floating offshore wind development Wednesday, according to a DOE press release Wednesday.…
Bill Gates buys Heineken stake, despite saying he’s ‘not a big beer drinker’
AMSTERDAM (Reuters) – Bill Gates has bought 3.76% stake in Dutch drinks giant Heineken Holding NV, although the billionaire founder of Microsoft has previously said he was “not a big beer drinker.”…
Toronto stocks seen up 6.2% by year-end, despite ‘wall of worry’: Reuters poll
By Fergal Smith TORONTO (Reuters) – Canada’s main stock index will add to its rally this year and hit a record high in 2024 as the Bank of Canada turns less hawkish…
‘Not A Good Policy’: Biden Yet To Appoint Leader To Key Transportation Agency, Despite Train Derailment Disaster
‘Not A Good Policy’: Biden Yet To Appoint Leader To Key Transportation Agency, Despite Train Derailment Disaster Alexa Schwerha on February 20, 2023 President Joe Biden has yet to appoint an administrator…
German exports to China decline in January despite lifting of lockdown
BERLIN (Reuters) – German exporters’ hopes of a revival in trade with China after Beijing abruptly dismantled its strict “zero-COVID” policy in December failed to materialise at the start of the year,…
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