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…
ECB must keep raising rate despite public sacrifice, Vujcic says
By Balazs Koranyi ZAGREB (Reuters) – The European Central Bank needs to keep raising rates beyond March and must hold them at high levels for a while even as inflation falls and…
Chinese chipmaker SMIC warns of weak outlook despite record 2022 revenue
SHANGHAI (Reuters) -Chinese chip foundry Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corp (SMIC) on Thursday warned of a weak 2023 despite record high sales last year, as slowing demand for electronics placed pressure on its…
Putin says Russian economy will grow in 2023 despite sanctions
(Reuters) – President Vladimir Putin on Thursday said Russia’s economy had overcome the worst effects of sanctions and was expected to show modest growth this year, despite what he said were attempts…
U.S. recession still likely despite resilient economic data – PIMCO
NEW YORK (Reuters) – U.S. bond manager Pacific Investment Management Company (PIMCO) is sticking to its previous forecast that the U.S. economy is headed toward a recession, despite recent data indicating economic…
ECB survey shows rising inflation expectations despite energy price falls
FRANKFURT (Reuters) – Euro zone consumer expectations for inflation edged up again in December, a European Central Bank survey showed on Tuesday, indicating that recent interest rate hikes and falling energy prices…
Intel faces yet another EU antitrust fine despite court win last year
By Foo Yun Chee BRUSSELS (Reuters) – Intel could face yet another EU antitrust fine despite winning its court fight last year against a 1.06 billion euro ($1.2 billion) penalty imposed 14…
Russia says it wants to keep New START nuclear treaty, despite U.S. friction
(Reuters) – Russia said on Wednesday it wanted to preserve its last remaining nuclear treaty with the United States despite what it called a destructive U.S. approach to arms control. The United…
Top Chinese Nuclear Research Lab Bought US Chips Despite Export Ban: REPORT
Top Chinese Nuclear Research Lab Bought US Chips Despite Export Ban: REPORT Micaela Burrow on January 29, 2023 China’s top nuclear weapons research institute managed to obtain American-made semiconductors despite export rules…
‘Teachers Are Confused’: Nearly 1 In 4 Educators Adjusted Lessons Despite Not Knowing What CRT Laws Were In Place
‘Teachers Are Confused’: Nearly 1 In 4 Educators Adjusted Lessons Despite Not Knowing What CRT Laws Were In Place Reagan Reese on January 28, 2023 About a quarter of teachers are changing…
NIH-Funded Study Claims Trans Hormones Improve Mental Health — Despite Patient Suicides
NIH-Funded Study Claims Trans Hormones Improve Mental Health — Despite Patient Suicides Laurel Duggan on January 26, 2023 The National Institutes of Health (NIH) funded a study examining the impact of cross-sex…
Biden Approved Tank Transfer Despite Pentagon’s Plea Showing Limits To Support For Ukraine
Biden Approved Tank Transfer Despite Pentagon’s Plea Showing Limits To Support For Ukraine Micaela Burrow on January 26, 2023 The White House’s decision to greenlight American tanks for Ukraine unlocked deliveries of…
Despite the Cold Weather Maine Border Patrol Agents Foil Back-to-Back Smuggling Attempts
HOULTON, Maine – Houlton Sector Border Patrol agents disrupted and apprehended thirteen foreign nationals and one U.S. citizen last week in two separate smuggling attempts. On January 19, agents from the Van Buren…
Analysis-Western military aid girds Kyiv for counterattacks despite tank deadlock
By Tom Balmforth KYIV (Reuters) – Billions of dollars in new Western military aid, including infantry fighting vehicles – though no German tanks – will gird Ukraine for counterattacks to foil Moscow’s…
Union Membership Plummets To Record Low Despite Biden’s Promises To Increase It
Union Membership Plummets To Record Low Despite Biden’s Promises To Increase It Laurel Duggan on January 19, 2023 Rates of union membership fell to an all time low of 10.1% in 2022,…
Man dies despite efforts to save his life following apprehension near El Paso, Texas
On December 30, 2022, at approximately 6:30 a.m., Border Patrol agents assigned to the El Paso Sector Intelligence Unit Evidence Collection Team encountered a male subject approximately four miles northeast of the…
Citigroup hikes pay for junior bankers despite tough year – Bloomberg News
(Reuters) – Citigroup Inc is boosting compensation for most of its junior bankers by as much as 15%, Bloomberg News reported on Wednesday, highlighting the talent war on Wall Street even amid…
Apprehended woman dies in Eagle Pass, Texas soft sided facility, despite life-saving efforts
On January 2, 2023, Border Patrol agents assigned to the Eagle Pass Border Patrol station apprehended a woman, a Cuban national, approximately two miles south of the Eagle Pass, Texas International Bridge…
Man becomes ill and dies despite life-saving efforts following apprehension north of the International Border Barrier near Brownsville, Texas
On November 6, 2022, at approximately 11:20 a.m., a Border Patrol remote camera operator spotted a group of five individuals climbing up the International Border Barrier, approximately 4.2 miles southeast of the…
Bentley cruises to record sales in 2022 despite China drop
By Nick Carey LONDON (Reuters) – British luxury carmaker Bentley on Tuesday reported record vehicle sales for 2022, with strong demand offsetting a 9% drop in China caused by coronavirus-related lockdowns. The…
Pentagon Says Vaccine Mandate Repeal Applies To The National Guard — Despite Army’s Contradicting Guidance
Pentagon Says Vaccine Mandate Repeal Applies To The National Guard — Despite Army’s Contradicting Guidance Micaela Burrow on January 6, 2023 UPDATE: This piece has been updated to include a response from the…
China Only Reports A Handful Of COVID Deaths Despite Funeral Homes Overflowing With Body Bags
China Only Reports A Handful Of COVID Deaths Despite Funeral Homes Overflowing With Body Bags Micaela Burrow on December 27, 2022 China has reported just a few COVID-19 deaths since the country…
Judge Rules State Rep Can Remain In Office Despite Oath Keeper Membership
Judge Rules State Rep Can Remain In Office Despite Oath Keeper Membership Alexa Schwerha on December 27, 2022 A state judge ruled on Friday that Alaska state Rep. David Eastman can remain…
U.S. dollar likely has further upside vs yen despite BOJ move -Goldman
NEW YORK (Reuters) – The Bank of Japan, which widened the trading band for 10-year Japanese government bonds (JGBs) on Tuesday, may have inflicted damage on the dollar against the yen, but…
Raphael Warnock Insists ‘Voter Suppression’ Is Still Going On Despite Record Turnout — And His Own Victory
Raphael Warnock Insists ‘Voter Suppression’ Is Still Going On Despite Record Turnout — And His Own Victory Harold Hutchison on December 19, 2022 Democratic Sen. Raphael Warnock of Georgia claimed that despite…
Analysis-Investors bet Fed will blink if recession hits despite ‘higher for longer’ mantra
By Davide Barbuscia and David Randall (Reuters) – Some investors believe an expected recession will force the Federal Reserve to loosen monetary policy next year, even as the central bank projects it…
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