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The Federal Reserve sees a rare double dissent
But for the markets, Jerome Powell still sets the mood
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Microsoft tops $4 trillion in market cap after hours, joining Nvidia in exclusive club
Based on its post-market trading, Microsoft has become the world's second $4 trillion company following quarterly earnings.
Published on: July 30, 2025 | Source:A look inside the pronatalism movement encouraging Americans to have more children
The U.S. fertility rate reached an all-time low in 2024, according to the CDC. This trend has sparked fear among many on the right, from Elon Musk to Donald Trump, who believe Americans should have more babies. Sarah Varney looks at this movement encouraging families to have more children, its growing influence and ties to the anti-abortion movement. It's part of our series, The Next Frontier.
Published on: July 30, 2025 | Source:Pelosi endorses stock trading ban
Rep. Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.), the former House Speaker, backed a congressional stock trading ban on Wednesday after a Senate panel narrowly voted to advance the bipartisan proposal. The Honest Act, introduced by Sen. Josh Hawley (R-Mo.), was originally called the Preventing Elected Leaders from Owning Securities and Investments, or PELOSI, Act β a nod to...
Published on: July 30, 2025 | Source:The Dog Lady’s Brief But Spectacular take on Rethinking Rescue
Lori Weise is a longtime activist affectionately known as the βDog Lady.β As the founder of a downtown Los Angeles dog rescue, she's dedicated to helping the unhoused stay united with their pets. She has a Brief But Spectacular take on Rethinking Rescue.
Published on: July 30, 2025 | Source:'Rip-your-hair-out brilliant': July's best new books
This month's best new releases shine a light on growing up queer in a small town, the social inequity of the US college system, and dealing with the double whammy of an unfaithful husband and a cancer diagnosis.
Published on: July 30, 2025 | Source:The White House announced a new health data tracking system. How would it work?
President Donald Trump's announcement of a new private health tracking system to help patients access their health records and monitor wellness is raising a host of privacy concerns.
Published on: July 30, 2025 | Source:Camel meat, milk and vodka on the menu, but feral pains persist
A Scenic Rim farmer is trying to build a livestock industry around camels, but says one of the biggest challenges will be changing public opinion about the feral pests.
Published on: July 30, 2025 | Source:US, China and AI
{beacon} Technology Technology The Big Story US-China competition looms large in Trump's AI plan The Trump administration is increasingly framing the race to dominate artificial intelligence (AI) as an existential competition with China to determine the future of the powerful technology. Susan Walsh, Associated Press Itβs a mindset that has permeated the administrationβs...
Published on: July 30, 2025 | Source:Canada to recognize Palestinian statehood
Prime Minister Mark Carneyβs announcement echoes commitments from the U.K. and France.
Published on: July 30, 2025 | Source:It leads the nation, but just how bad is inflation in Western Australia?
WA recorded the highest inflation rate in the country over the past year, despite state government claims "the inflation beast has been tamed".
Published on: July 30, 2025 | Source:Powell brushes off Fed dissents
Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story Fed holds rates steady despite double dissent The Federal Reserve kept short-term interest rates steady Wednesday, but the vote saw the first double dissent from Fed board officials in more than 30 years. Greg Nash...
Published on: July 30, 2025 | Source:First Australian-made rocket crashes shortly after lift-off
The company behind the country's first orbital rocket called the launch a 'giant leap' despite crashing after only 14 seconds.
Published on: July 30, 2025 | Source:Why Australians celebrate Christmas twice a year
The Australian tradition was born in the 1980s after a group of Irishmen became homesick for a winter Christmas.
Published on: July 30, 2025 | Source:What's actually changed since the disability royal commission?
One year since governments responded to the disability royal commission, those who poured their heart into it are wondering what has come of their efforts.
Published on: July 30, 2025 | Source:Canada to recognize a Palestinian state in September, prime minister says
Canada will recognize a Palestinian state in September, Prime Minister Mark Carney announced on Wednesday, the latest in a series of symbolic announcements that are part of a broader global shift against Israel's policies in Gaza.
Published on: July 30, 2025 | Source:Men to face court after seizure of $1m worth of cocaine
New South Wales Police say they also seized cash and items alleged to be the proceeds of crime.
Published on: July 30, 2025 | Source:Just as NZ began collecting meaningful data on rainbow communities, census changes threaten their visibility
Research shows rainbow communities experience violence, family rejection and social exclusion. But a lack of population data means they are systematically under-recognised.
Published on: July 30, 2025 | Source:Canada will recognise Palestinian state at UN General Assembly: Carney
The Canadian PM says Hamas cannot play a role in the future of Palestine or take part in possible 2026 elections.
Published on: July 30, 2025 | Source:Meta shares climb 10% on revenue beat, raised forecast
Shares of the social media company jumped more than 10% after the company reported second-quarter earnings on Wednesday that beat on revenue.
Published on: July 30, 2025 | Source:Venezuelan Security Forces Seize Over Three Tons of Drugs in Falcon: A Decisive Blow Against Organized Crime
The Bolivarian Government of Venezuela, through a joint operation in Falcon state, seized 3,077 kilograms of marijuana, reaffirming its commitment to combat drug trafficking with coordinated popular, military, and police efforts. Related: Defense Minister Denounces US Spy Plane Incursion in Venezuela During Election Day In a powerful demonstration of the Bolivarian Governmentβs anti-drug trafficking strategy, [β¦]
Published on: July 30, 2025 | Source:Canada said it will recognise a Palestinian state at UN General Assembly in September
Canada said it will recognise a Palestinian state at UN General Assembly in September Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney announced on Wednesday that Canada will recognise a Palestinian state at the United Nations General Assembly in September. Western countries have been under mounting pressure to do something about the humanitarian crisis and looming famine unfolding in the Gaza Strip. Carney has said the recognition...
Published on: July 30, 2025 | Source:UK air traffic control criticised after outage disrupts summer getaway
βTechnical issueβ at Nats results in more than 150 flights being cancelled across multiple British airports
Published on: July 30, 2025 | Source:Brown University strikes agreement to resolve discrimination complaints, restore federal funding
Brown University on Wednesday said it reached a deal with the federal government to regain access to federal research funding and end investigations into alleged discrimination.
Published on: July 30, 2025 | Source:EPA delays methane restrictions for oil and gas
{beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story EPA delays methane restrictions for oil and gas The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is delaying the implementation of restrictions on planet-warming methane emissions from oil and gas drilling as it considers unwinding the requirements entirely. Matthew Brown, Associated Press file The Biden administration...
Published on: July 30, 2025 | Source:Africa: Long Covid is Like 'Experiencing Malaria Constantly' - How Sufferers Struggle to Access Basic Care
[allAfrica] Before the Covid-19 pandemic, Kizito Zua, a farmer living in Arua, a city in northern Uganda, had earned his way selling his produce at the local market.
Published on: July 30, 2025 | Source:Samuel L. Jackson touts wind farms after White House weighs move againstΒ them
Samuel L. Jackson is defending wind farms in a video released a day after the Trump administration said it was considering additional hurdles for wind energy development. "Motherf---ing wind farms: Loud, ugly, harmful to nature. Who says that?" Jackson said as he shook his head in a video released Wednesday by the European energy company Vattenfall. "These...
Published on: July 30, 2025 | Source:O'Callaghan equals Aussie swimming legend with gold at world champs
Mollie O'Callaghan equals Grant Hackett with her 10th world championship gold, as Kyle Chalmers looks ominous.
Published on: July 30, 2025 | Source:Swalwell challenges Gutfeld to bench press contest
Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-Calif.) challenged Fox Newsβs Greg Gutfeld to a bench press contest on Wednesday after Gutfeld mocked him on his show the prior night. βHereβs a deal for @Gutfeldfox. (Never heard of him til he spent 8 mins criticizing what I bench press),β Swalwell said in a post on the social platform X,...
Published on: July 30, 2025 | Source:Live: Stocks fall as US rate cut hopes dashed and tariff deadline looms
The US president says the August 1 deadline for imposing higher "reciprocal" tariffs stands. Local stocks are poised to follow Wall Street lower after the US central bank left interest rates on hold. Follow the day's events and insights from our business reporters on the ABC News live markets blog.
Published on: July 30, 2025 | Source:Palestinian health ministry urges Palestinians to protect medical trucks entering Gaza
Palestinian health ministry urges Palestinians to protect medical trucks entering Gaza The Palestinian health ministry urged civilians to protect a convoy of World Health Organisation medical trucks that will enter Gaza on Thursday to provide vital supplies to the sick and wounded, Al Jazeera reported on Wednesday. βThe items expected to arrive are of great importance and urgent need to continue providing medical care...
Published on: July 30, 2025 | Source:FirstFT: Trump announces 25% tariffs on India but signals deal still possible
Also in todayβs newsletter, Fed holds rates steady, and US cancelled military talks with Taiwan
Published on: July 30, 2025 | Source:Canada intends to recognise Palestinian state
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney says the prospects of a two-state solution have been "steadily and gravely eroded".
Published on: July 30, 2025 | Source:Trump goes off on Josh Hawley over insider trading bill
President Trump on Wednesday went off on one his closest allies in Congress, Sen. Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) over voting in committee on a bill that would ban stock trading by lawmakers, presidents and vice presidents, arguing that Hawley teamed up with Democrats to advance the measure. The bill would ban congressional lawmakers and their spouses...
Published on: July 30, 2025 | Source:Ousted vaccine panel members say rigorous science is being abandoned under RFK Jr.
Seventeen experts ousted from a U.S. vaccine committee are expressing little faith in what the panel has become.
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