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Chicago Federal Reserve President Austan Goolsbee said Friday that President Donald Trump’s latest tariff threats have complicated policy and likely put off changes to interest rates.In a CNBC interview, the central bank official indicated that while he still sees the direction of rates being lower, the Fed likely will be on hold as it evaluates the ever-changing trade policy and how it impacts inflation and employment.”Everything’s always on the table. But I feel like the bar for me is a little higher for action in any direction while we’re waiting to get some clarity,” Goolsbee said on “Squawk Box” when…

US President Donald Trump (r) and Apple CEO Tim Cook speak to the press during a tour of the Flextronics computer manufacturing facility where Apple’s Mac Pros are assembled in Austin, Texas, on November 20, 2019.Mandel Ngan | AFP | Getty ImagesPresident Donald Trump said in a social media post Friday morning that Apple will have to pay a tariff of 25% or more for iPhones made outside the United States.”I have long ago informed Tim Cook of Apple that I expect their iPhone’s that will be sold in the United States of America will be manufactured and built in…

Nashville, Tennessee, has transformed from its reputation as “Music City” into a major U.S. metro thanks to rapid population growth, job opportunities in key industries like healthcare and tech and a good quality of life.  It’s now become one of the fastest-growing U.S. cities, boasting a diverse community and a competitive economy. “It’s not just economics. It’s our climate here,” said John Eldridge, founder and CEO of development company E3 Construction Services. “It’s our culture here. It’s our location.”Some of the biggest names in tech like Amazon and Oracle have invested in the region, too, fueling a rapid tech expansion. Oracle…

Essendon have secured an unconvincing 23-point Dreamtime win over Richmond at the MCG on a night when their injury crisis deepened.After being smashed by 91 points last week, the Bombers responded by handling the rebuilding Tigers, who were without premiership stars Toby Nankervis, Tom Lynch, and Noah Balta.In a match filled with turnovers and skill errors, Essendon had enough experience to run out winners 11.15 (81) to 8.10 (58), with 18-year-old debutant Angus Clarke kicking a match-high three goals.The Bombers kept the Tigers goalless in the last quarter until Hugo Ralphsmith put through a major as the siren sounded.Versatile Bomber…

The Vietnamese police and state news outlets have repeatedly warned people of possible crime, frauds and data breaches on Telegram channels and groups. Telegram, which competes globally with other social media apps such as Facebook’s WhatsApp and WeChat, was still available in Vietnam on Friday (May 23). Vietnam’s ruling Communist Party maintains tight media censorship and tolerates little dissent. The country has repeatedly asked companies like Facebook, Google’s YouTube and TikTok to coordinate with authorities to stamp out content deemed “toxic”, including offensive, false and anti-state content. Telegram is accused of not applying laws that require social media to monitor,…

In SummaryWhile growing, the African insurance market remains relatively small compared to other emerging markets like America and Asia. In 2022, it generated over $70 billion in gross premiums, representing about 1% of global premiums. South Africa dominates the market, holding over 70% ($45 billion) of the premiums, followed by the North Africa region, which also has a significant market share.Deep Dive!!For many Africans, the concept of insurance is relatively new and poses a lot of concerns; but with each passing day, more people are embracing the realities and subscribing for coverage. As the continent continues its trajectory towards economic diversification and…

After a plan by the United Kingdom to deport asylum seekers to Rwanda was scrapped last year, Kigali is now in discussions about a similar arrangement with the United States, despite concerns from rights groups. This month, Rwandan Foreign Minister Olivier Nduhungirehe confirmed that his country is in talks with Washington over a migration deal, but concrete details have been scarce. Analysts say this time, things just might work out for Rwanda. Donald Trump’s government is actively deporting refugees to third countries like El Salvador and is reportedly in talks with Libya, a country beset by conflict and economic instability that…

Harvard is taking the Trump administration to court over its decision to terminate the university’s student visa program. Harvard said the policy will affect more than 7,000 visa holders and is a “blatant violation of the First Amendment, the Due Process Clause, and the Administrative Procedure Act,” per its court filing.The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) moved to terminate the program after Harvard allegedly failed to provide it with the extensive behavioral records of student visa holders the department requested. DHS offered Harvard 72 hours on Thursday to come into compliance with the request. As of now, Harvard may no longer enroll…

Fox News’ “Antisemitism Exposed” newsletter brings you stories on the rising anti-Jewish prejudice across the U.S. and the world.IN TODAY’S NEWSLETTER:- Two Israeli diplomats gunned down in DC by man shouting ‘Free, free Palestine’- Slain Israeli embassy workers planned to marry- Who is Elias Rodriguez? Police officers work at the site where, according to the U.S. Homeland Security Secretary, two Israeli embassy staff were shot dead near the Capital Jewish Museum in Washington, D.C., U.S. May 21, 2025. (REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst)TOP STORY: Elias Rodriguez, the man accused of killing two Israeli diplomats outside the Capital Jewish Museum in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday…

It now marks three weeks since two young siblings were reported missing from their home in a rural part of Nova Scotia, and police have remained tight lipped on any indication on their whereabouts. Lilly and Jack Sullivan, aged six and four, were reported missing on the morning of May 2 from their home on Gairloch Road in Lansdowne Station, N.S., which is about 140 kilometres northeast of Halifax.The RCMP had previously said the siblings were believed to have “wandered away.” They noted that there was no evidence of abduction, so it didn’t qualify for an Amber Alert.A lengthy and…