Federal Reserve holds its benchmark interest rate steady at today’s FOMC meeting

The Federal Reserve said Wednesday it is holding its benchmark interest rate steady, marking a continuation of its “wait-and-see” approach as it assesses the impact of the Trump administration’s economic policies. The central bank also expects inflation to worsen in the coming months, but it still foresees two interest rate cuts by the end of…

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Federal Reserve holds its benchmark interest rate steady at today’s FOMC meeting

The Federal Reserve said Wednesday it is holding its benchmark interest rate steady, marking a continuation of its “wait-and-see” approach as it assesses the impact of the Trump administration’s economic policies. The central bank also expects inflation to worsen in the coming months, but it still foresees two interest rate cuts by the end of…

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AstroAI recalls minifridges over fire hazard that caused $360,000 in property damages

AstroAI is recalling 249,100 minifridges on Wednesday over fire and burn hazards after two of the compact refrigerators caught fire, resulting in hundreds of thousands of dollars in property damage.  The personal refrigerators’ electrical switch can short circuit, posing fire and burn risks, according to a notice from the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). CPSC has…

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HIV prevention drug lenacapavir approved by FDA as twice-yearly injection

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved the drug lenacapavir as a twice-yearly injection to prevent HIV. The drug, called Yeztugo from company Gilead Sciences, was approved Wednesday based on data from clinical trials that showed 99.9% of participants who received it remained HIV negative. Daniel O’Day, Gilead’s chairman and chief executive officer, called…

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Your home’s interior paint colors could boost its sale price by this much, Zillow says

Home sellers hoping to get the highest price for their listing should pay particular attention to room paint colors, among other aesthetic considerations that can drum up interest among buyers. Why? Color selection can boost a home’s sale price by almost $2,600, according to a new report from real estate marketplace Zillow. The hottest kitchen…

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Federal Reserve holds its benchmark interest rate steady at today’s FOMC meeting

The Federal Reserve said Wednesday it is holding its benchmark interest rate steady, marking a continuation of its “wait-and-see” approach as it assesses the impact of the Trump administration’s economic policies. The central bank also expects inflation to worsen in the coming months, but it still foresees two interest rate cuts by the end of…

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General Mills says it will remove artificial dyes from all foods by end of 2027

Minnesota-based General Mills says it will remove artificial coloring from all of its products in the next two years. The company said Tuesday that 85% of its retail products and “nearly all” of its school offerings are already made without “certified colors.” It will excise the dyes from all of its cereals and school products…

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General Mills says it will remove artificial dyes from all foods by end of 2027

Minnesota-based General Mills says it will remove artificial coloring from all of its products in the next two years. The company said Tuesday that 85% of its retail products and “nearly all” of its school offerings are already made without “certified colors.” It will excise the dyes from all of its cereals and school products…

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U.S. Steel and Nippon Steel partnership is finalized, companies say

U.S. Steel and Nippon Steel announced Wednesday that they have finalized their long-awaited partnership.  Under the announced agreement, U.S. Steel will retain its name and headquarters in Pittsburgh. The steel will continue to “mined, melted and made” in the United States, the companies said. The partnership is expected to create more than 100,000 jobs throughout…

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U.S. Steel and Nippon Steel partnership is finalized, companies say

U.S. Steel and Nippon Steel announced Wednesday that they have finalized their long-awaited partnership.  Under the announced agreement, U.S. Steel will retain its name and headquarters in Pittsburgh. The steel will continue to “mined, melted and made” in the United States, the companies said. The partnership is expected to create more than 100,000 jobs throughout…

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