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X experiences widespread broken link issues

X, the platform formerly known as Twitter, experienced brief but widespread issues Wednesday, with hyperlinks not opening properly. Users who clicked on links to news articles and other websites Wednesday afternoon were redirected to an error page saying, "This page is down." Media such as photos and videos appeared to be functioning normally on the...

Fed keeps rates at 22-year high as inflation retreats

The Federal Reserve held interest rates steady Wednesday after a year of remarkable progress in its fight against inflation. The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) — the panel of Fed officials responsible for monetary policy — kept its baseline interest rate at a range of 5.25 to 5.5 percent following its final meeting of the...

Why ending production of ‘forever chemicals’ must start with illuminating supply chains

The first step in meaningful progress toward ending PFAS production is to identify which supply chains contain PFAS. 

The House just passed a long-needed health care price transparency measure

Currently, figuring out even an approximate price for medical services can be a puzzle. It doesn't have to be this way.

Florida attorney general launches investigation into College Football Playoff committee’s decision making

Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody (R) announced Wednesday her office has launched an investigation into the College Football Playoff selection committee's decision to leave undefeated Florida State University (FSU) out of the four-team playoffs. In a news release, Moody said that her office’s Antitrust Division will send a civil investigative demand (CID) to the committee...

Democrats urge Biden to follow Europe’s lead on strict tech regulations 

Democrats urged President Biden to pursue trade policy that supports the European Union’s new regulations targeting the market power of tech giants, and to reject claims that the rules create barriers to trade, according to a letter sent Wednesday. The letter is based around support for the EU’s Digital Markets ACT (DMA), which adds...

Support for Biden impeachment inquiry grows with a notable level of Democrat backing: poll

Americans' support for an impeachment inquiry against President Biden is growing, with nearly a quarter of Democrats backing such action.

Pennsylvania poised to allow longer school days, shorter weeks

Pennsylvania school districts would be granted greater flexibility in scheduling shorter weeks and longer days under a bill likely to become law.

GOP lawmaker wants to crack down on climate change activists who deface historical artwork

Sen. JD Vance wants to increase the penalty for climate change activists who deface and damage historical artworks.

Migrant encounters again top 10K in a single day as lawmakers eye new border limits

The southern border saw over 10,000 migrant encounters again on Tuesday, the latest in a new border surge as lawmakers continue to discuss solutions in Washington.

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