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Washington [US], May 4 (ANI/WAM): The US Federal Reserve, in its meeting held today, raised interest rates by 25 basis points (bp). The decision sets the US Central Bank's benchmark overnight interest rate to the 5.00 per cent - 5.25 per cent range, the tenth consecutive increase since March 2022. (ANI/WAM)

Stockholm [Sweden], May 4 (ANI): The composition of the intestinal microbiota is influenced by a variety of factors, including nutrition and the body's production of the intestinal defence molecule defensins, which has been discovered by researchers at Ume University in Sweden. Instead, they discovered a potential function for these molecules in stopping blood sugar levels from rising after consuming a high-calorie "Weste

Afghan women have lost many freedoms since the end of the war. The West has some responsibility for that, says former prime minister Julia Gillard.

All momentum will be on Talor Gooch's side when he gets to relish in the comforts of home at LIV Golf Tulsa. Gooch, a native of Midwest City, Okla., is coming off back-to-back victories at LIV Golf Adelaide and LIV Golf Singapore as the Saudi-backed tour pivots to Cedar Ridge Country Club this weekend. "I have such a love for Oklahoma. It's my people, I feel like. I'm just excited for them to actually see it up close an

The International Press Institute in Nigeria has urged the incoming administration to commit to creating a better operational environment for journalists and media organisations. The group made the call in a press statement signed by its President, Musikilu Mojeed, in commemoration of the 2023 World Press Freedom Day on Wednesday. Mojeed noted that cases of

Lane Thomas tripled and scored on CJ Abrams' single in the seventh inning and the Washington Nationals beat the visiting Chicago Cubs 2-1 on Wednesday night to win for the second consecutive night. Five Washington pitchers combined on a six-hitter on a night when Jake Irvin made his major league debut. Two of Chicago's hits came from its first two batters of the ninth inning, with Seiya Suzuki and Trey Mancini opening t

"Would you rather" questions for kids are a fun way to interact with kids of all ages. The questions can also improve their critical and decision-making skills.

London-born singer-songwriter had solo success and provided backing vocals for stars like David Bowie.

Former President Donald Trump has made clear he will not be either testifying or even offering defense witnesses in the civil rape trial in the case by writer E. Jean Carroll — which some experts have said is a strategy to delegitimize the entire proceeding.
But that simply isn't going to work, argued legal analyst Lisa Rubin on MSNBC's "All In" on Wednesday.

Lasaco Assurance Plc’s gross premium income rose from N10.96bn in 2020 to N13.91bn in 2022. A statement said the company had continued to demonstrate a trend of steady growth over the past three years. It said, “This positive development is reflected in the company’s gross premium income, which surged from N10.96bn in 2020 to N13.91bn

The Senate stands adjourned until 10:00am on Thursday, May 4, 2023.

Following Leader remarks, the Senate will resume consideration of Executive Calendar #125 LaShonda A. Hunt, of Illinois, to be United States District Judge for the Northern District of Illinois, post-cloture.

At approximately 11:30am, the Senate will vote on confirmation of the Hunt nomination and on the motion to invoke cloture on Executive Calendar #79 Colleen Joy Shogan, of Pennsylvania, to be Archivist of the United States. Читать дальше...

A view of Sanya Visun Marina area in south China's Hainan /Photo provided to CGTN

Chicago White Sox relief pitcher Gregory Santos reacts after pitching out of a jam by striking out Minnesota Twins’ Trevor Larnach with the bases loaded for the third out in the seventh inning of a baseball game on Wednesday, May 3, 2023, in Chicago. (AP)

The University of Oklahoma has canceled their 2023 Advanced Placement Summer Institute, claiming the State Department of Education failed to sign a contract for it in a timely manner.

Roll Call Votes

1.      Confirmation of Executive Calendar #123, Orelia Eleta Merchant, of New York, to be US District Judge for the Eastern District of New York; confirmed: 51-48.

2.      Motion to invoke cloture on Executive Calendar #127 Wesley L. Hsu, of California, to be United States District Judge for the Central District of California; invoked: 54-45.

3.      Passage of H.J.Res.39, Solar CRA; passed: 56-41.

4.      Passage of S.J.Res.9, Lesser Prairie-Chicken CRA; passed: 50-48. Читать дальше...

Authorities spoke at a press conference after the arrest of Deion Patterson, the 24-year-old accused of opening fire at an Atlanta medical center. One woman was killed and four others were wounded.

77% of LGBTQ+ Israelis do not trust the police to protect them, according to a new poll.

1. Midtown Atlanta shooter who killed 1 and injured 4 in custody, police say  FOX 5 Atlanta
2. Suspect arrested after deadly Midtown Atlanta shooting: Live updates  CNN
3. Atlanta 'active shooter' situation leaves at least 1 dead, 4 injured, police say: suspect reportedly captured  Fox News
4. ATLANTA ACTIVE SHOOTER: APS students faced hours-long lockdown during Midtown active shooting  WSB Atlanta
5. LIVE | Suspected gunman arrested after shooting 5, killing 1 at Midtown... Читать дальше...

Duayen gazeteci Uğur Dündar, son günlerde muhalefete dönük sözleri sebebiyle Memleket Partisi’nin Cumhurbaşkanı Adayı Muharem İnce’ye canlı yayında tepki gösterdi.

Jon Gosselin also said he's 'relieved' now that the court process is over since his youngest six children are now 18 years old.

HIGH POINT, NC - The High Point Rockers continued their blistering hot start to the season, posting 11 runs behind 13 hits as they cruised to a second... - AtL High Point Rockers

The Nigerian fishing industry is indeed a sector struggling to survive and possibly on the verge of collapsing as it seems little, or no attention has been paid to the sub-sector over the years. In this piece, ANOZIE EGOLE looks at some of the challenges the sector is having and the possible way forward. There

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Everything clicked for the Royals tonight