The president of the San Francisco Federal Reserve on Wednesday said the central bank is likely to raise a key interest rate to as high as 2.5% by year end in a bid to help douse raging U.S. inflation.
From the Seeing Stone of Zoom to the Gardens of Uneasy Rest.
Shares of Sonoco Products Co. rose 1.2% in midday trading Wednesday, after the protective packaging company said it raised its quarterly dividend by 8.8%, to 49 cents a share from 45 cents. The new dividend is payable Jun 10 to shareholders of record on May 10. Based on current stock prices, the new annual dividend rates implies a dividend yield of 3.00%, compared with the implied yield for the S&P 500 of 1.42%. The company said the next dividend payment will be the 388th-consecutive quarter... Читать дальше...
West Indies white-ball captain Kieron Pollard on Wednesday announced his retirement from international cricket though he will continue to freelance in private T20 and T10 leagues across the globe. The 34-year-old Pollard, who made his ODI debut back in 2007, fittingly played his last series against India, a country which has become his second home due to his long association with Mumbai Indians.
Chelsea wing-back Marcos Alonso expects a thriller tonight against Arsenal.
Читать дальше...The Minnesota Supreme Court agreed to a June hearing in the lawsuit brought by a group of eight Minneapolis North Side residents alleging they have been subjected to rampant crime as part of fallout from George Floyd’s death and the defund police movement, as officer staffing levels continually fall far below what is required under the city’s charter based on population level.
With less than two weeks left in the NHL regular season, every playoff spot in the Eastern Conference has been decided. Although we don’t know what the final seeding will look like, now is a good time to check in on how each team has fared over its last 25 games. I used the statistics […]
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Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly has vetoed a measure tucked into a budget measure that would have allowed Kansas legislators to reconsider a decision not to join the state pension system for teachers and government workers. The state constitution gives governors…
Fury is set to defend the WBC heavyweight title against his fellow Briton
THE EU has given 150 UK-based scientists a damning ultimatum, demanding they move to a European institution in the next two months if they want to receive their promised grants.
The Florida Senate voted Wednesday to abolish the Reedy Creek Improvement District—though it's still unclear whether they can legally do so.
THE HAGUE, Netherlands — Prince Harry is opening up about his life at home and his recent surprise visit with Queen Elizabeth II, saying he and his wife, Meghan, had tea with the monarch and shared laughs.
SAN FRANCISCO — An unexpectedly sharp drop in subscribers has Netflix considering changes it has long resisted: Minimizing password sharing and creating a low-cost subscription supported by advertising.
Climate change and habitat loss from big agriculture are combining to swat down global insect populations, with each problem making the other worse, a new study finds.
FARGO, N.D. — A majority of Americans continue to support a mask requirement for people traveling on airplanes and other shared transportation, a new poll finds. A ruling by a federal judge has put the government's transportation mask mandate on…
Wallethub conducted a new study surveying over 1,300 U.S. cities.
MINOT, N.D.–The 129 previous meetings between the Bobcats and Minotauros paled in comparison to the importance of Monday night’s showdown. It may have been the biggest regular season game in both teams’ respective histories. Game 60 of 60. Winner to the playoffs. Loser to the offseason. Bismarck’s Ben Troumbly found Patrick Johnson on a 3-on-2 […]
Segun Abifarin, an award winning journalist writes extensively on Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim,a chieftain of the All Progressive Congress (APC) who wants to president
The Japanese automaker is asking about $625 more for this fun-loving sports car, a modest price to pay for the driving enjoyment it offers.
The Japanese automaker is asking about $625 more for this fun-loving sports car, a modest price to pay for the driving enjoyment it offers.