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Federal Reserve hikes key rate for 1st time in 3 years, defying Trump demands for a cut
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Federal Reserve raised its benchmark interest rate Wednesday for the first time since 2023 in an effort to quell stubbornly high inflation, and the central bank signaled another rate hike could occur later this year.
Federal Reserve hikes key rate for 1st time in 3 years, defying Trump demands for a cut
House passes bill aimed at addressing impact of data centers on energy costs
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Xiangshan Forum spotlights AI military risks as experts urge global governance
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Florida woman pleads guilty to defrauding fund for Jeffrey Epstein victims
House approves sweeping Russia sanctions bill, sending it to Trump
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European Parliament condemns mass migrant crossing into Spain's Ceuta, urges full probe
China opens major river-to-sea canal, creates trade shortcut to Southeast Asia
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Pinglu Canal helps supercharge southwest China-ASEAN trade
Mainland condemns Taiwan authorities' move to increase defense spending
China to further improve BeiDou tech innovation: vice premier
Fed announces first interest rate hike in over 3 years as inflation persists
China calls for restraint, negotiations as Red Sea tensions escalate
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US businessman Adam Castillo deported from Myanmar after months in jail, state media says
EU chief sets out her vision for Europe's future in a key speech watched by Canada's Mark Carney
Texas puts to death a man in killing of 3 during home robbery, the state’s fifth execution this year
Florida woman pleads guilty to defrauding fund for Jeffrey Epstein victims
House approves sweeping Russia sanctions bill, sending it to Trump
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Raleigh and Naylor carry the Mariners past the
Angels, 7-2
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Sentnor leads Angel City to 3-1 victory over the Seattle Reign
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