The Federal Reserve voted Wednesday to maintain current interest rates in what marks the central bank's final monetary policy decision before the approaching midterm elections. The decision comes at a time when inflation has accelerated from a 3.4 percent annual rate in August to 3.7 percent in September, presenting a continuing challenge for American consumers and policymakers … [Read more...] about Federal Reserve Holds Interest Rates Steady as Inflation Climbs to 3.7 Percent
Tech Giants Face Trial Over Claims Their Platforms Deliberately Addicted Minors
Jury selection commenced today in Los Angeles for what may prove to be a pivotal legal confrontation between technology companies and young Americans who claim their platforms were deliberately engineered to create addiction. Two plaintiffs have brought suit against Meta and Snap, alleging that features embedded within their social media platforms created patterns of … [Read more...] about Tech Giants Face Trial Over Claims Their Platforms Deliberately Addicted Minors
Health and Human Services Grants Temporary Access to Six Unproven Peptides
The Department of Health and Human Services has announced it will allow compounding pharmacies to produce six peptides that have not received formal approval from federal regulators, a decision that raises significant questions about drug safety and the federal approval process. In a notice filed Wednesday, the agency stated it would exercise "enforcement discretion" against … [Read more...] about Health and Human Services Grants Temporary Access to Six Unproven Peptides
White House Adjusts Tariff Strategy on Canada as Border State Races Tighten
The protracted trade dispute between the United States and Canada may be approaching a turning point, with both governments signaling renewed diplomatic engagement just days before American voters head to the polls for midterm elections. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney reported Monday that trade discussions with Washington have seen a "slight intensification" in recent … [Read more...] about White House Adjusts Tariff Strategy on Canada as Border State Races Tighten
Judge Rebukes Justice Department for Discrepancies Between Presidential Statements and Court Testimony
A federal district judge has taken the unusual step of ordering a senior Justice Department official back into court after statements made under oath appeared to contradict direct assertions from President Donald Trump regarding the planned closure of a historic Washington golf course. District Judge Ana Reyes has summoned Associate Attorney General Stanley Woodward to appear … [Read more...] about Judge Rebukes Justice Department for Discrepancies Between Presidential Statements and Court Testimony
