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Yellen Admits COVID Relief Spending Contributed to Inflation

U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen acknowledged in a CNBC interview that the Biden administration's pandemic stimulus spending may have contributed “a little bit” to inflation.

College Costs Are Falling at Public Schools, Student Debt Decreases

College costs are dropping, especially at public universities, where tuition and student debt have declined significantly over the past decade. According to the College...

Americans Sue Venezuela’s Socialist Dictator

Two American citizens filed a lawsuit against Venezuelan dictator Nicolás Maduro, accusing the dictator of leading a "criminal enterprise" that uses U.S. citizens for negotiations.

Claire McCaskill: ‘Bitter’ Trump Did Not Face Higher Political Consequences for January 6

Former Democratic Senator and MSNBC contributor Claire McCaskill expressed frustration over President-elect Donald Trump’s continued political success despite the events of January 6, 2021. Speaking on MSNBC’s Deadline, McCaskill stated she felt “bitter” that Trump had not paid a “higher political price” for his actions.

Business Confidence Hits 18-Month High as Optimism Surges

The election of Donald Trump to a second presidential term is fueling a wave of economic optimism, with business confidence reaching its highest level in 18 months. S&P Global’s latest data reveals accelerated growth across the services sector, underscoring the positive impact of Trump’s anticipated pro-business policies.

Americans Continue Moving to Red States

U-Haul released data from one-way moves of 2024, finding that several of the states with the greatest number of incoming residents are Republican-led.

Man Arrested After Robbing Multiple Home Depots

Jason W. Beach, 51, was arrested and charged with multiple thefts from Home Depot stores across several states, according to Missouri court records.

REAL ID’s Required to Fly Starting May 2025

To fly domestically starting May 7, 2025, you’ll need a REAL ID, a passport, or an enhanced driver’s license (available in certain states).

American Credit Card Defaults Hit Highest Levels Since 2008 Crisis

American credit card defaults have surged to the highest levels since the aftermath of the 2008 financial crisis, as consumers continue to grapple with years of high inflation. In the first three quarters of 2024, credit card lenders wrote off $46 billion in delinquent loan balances, marking a 50 percent increase from the same period last year. These write-offs, considered a highly monitored measure of loan distress, are the highest since 2010, according to industry data gathered by BankRegData.

BioNTech Enters Settlement Agreements Over Vaccine Royalties

BioNTech has entered into two separate settlement agreements with the U.S. National Institutes of Health and the University of Pennsylvania regarding royalty payments for its COVID-19 vaccine.

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