President Donald Trump criticized the Federal Reserve for raising interest rates by 0.25%. He said the rates are too high and should be lowered to about 1% or less.
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The Federal Reserve increased interest rates by 0.25 percentage points.
President Trump called the current interest rates "artificially high."
He said interest rates should be around 1% or lower.
The Federal Reserve is the U.S. central bank that controls interest rates.
Higher interest rates can affect borrowing costs for people and businesses.
President Trump spoke about this issue publicly, as reported by CBS News.
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More adults in England and the UK are feeling lonely, with many finding it hard to make new friends. Several people shared how joining groups like knitting clubs, coffee meetups, exercise classes, and community theater helped them build friendships and feel less isolated.
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A 2023 study found that young people in England with no close friends has increased five times since 2014.
Rhiannon, 35, joined a local knitting and crochet group which became an important social support after her move.
Ria, 27, created a coffee club using WhatsApp groups to bring friends together, now with 70 people involved.
Rebecca, 31, missed social interactions while working from home and made friends by attending exercise classes.
Ben, 35, joined a community theater group to meet people and returned to stage acting.
These groups provide a relaxed, supportive setting to socialize and help reduce loneliness.
Many participants found it easier to connect through shared hobbies rather than large groups.
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Mohammad Sharifullah was sentenced to 20 years in prison for helping the Islamic State group responsible for a 2021 suicide bombing at Kabul airport. The attack killed 13 US service members and about 160 Afghans during the US military’s withdrawal from Afghanistan.
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Sharifullah was convicted of supporting the Islamic State Khorasan Province (ISKP) terrorist group.
The bombing happened at the Abbey Gate of Kabul’s airport on August 26, 2021.
13 US service members and about 160 Afghans died in the bombing.
Sharifullah’s role included scouting a route to the airport for the attack.
He received the maximum sentence of 20 years in an international terrorism case.
The judge called Sharifullah a “dedicated terrorist” who showed no remorse.
Family members of victims spoke about their loss during sentencing.
Sharifullah’s lawyers said he was not proven to be directly involved in the bombing itself.
The actual bomber was identified as Abdul Rahman al-Logari, released from Afghan prison by the Taliban.
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An ICE officer named Christian Castro was arrested in Minneapolis on assault charges related to the alleged shooting of a Venezuelan migrant earlier this year. He was booked into Hennepin County Jail after an outstanding warrant was issued.
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Christian Castro is an ICE officer.
He faces charges for allegedly shooting a Venezuelan migrant.
The incident happened during President Donald Trump’s immigration enforcement actions.
The arrest took place in Minneapolis.
Castro was booked into Hennepin County Jail.
The arrest was made based on an outstanding warrant.
Castro is 52 years old.
The events occurred earlier in the same year as the arrest.
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A farmer in North Carolina is upset with President Donald Trump because energy prices are high and the Federal Reserve raised interest rates. The Fed increased rates by 0.25%, going against President Trump’s request to lower them. Rising oil prices, influenced by conflict in Iran, are contributing to inflation remaining high.
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The Federal Reserve raised interest rates by 0.25 percentage points.
President Trump wanted the Federal Reserve to lower interest rates.
The increase in rates happened despite President Trump’s push to cut them.
Rising oil prices are partly caused by a war involving Iran.
High energy prices are affecting people like farmers in North Carolina.
Inflation in the U.S. remains high because of these rising costs.
CBS News reported this story with a reporter named Weijia Jiang.
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The article discusses concerns about the safety of America's food system. It suggests that Congress should take action by bringing back a rule that tracks food, funding inspections of food from other countries, and supporting important research to keep food safe.
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There is decreasing trust in the safety of the U.S. food system.
A "traceability rule" helps track where food comes from to manage safety risks.
The article calls for Congress to restore this traceability rule.
It recommends funding inspections of food imported from other countries.
Supporting scientific research is important to keep food safety efforts effective.
These measures are based on existing laws related to food safety.
Improving these areas can help protect consumers and public health.
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The Federal Reserve increased U.S. interest rates by 0.25% on Wednesday, which is the first increase since 2023. President Donald Trump criticized the Federal Reserve, stating that interest rates in the U.S. should be around 1% or lower.
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The Federal Reserve raised interest rates by 0.25 percentage points.
This is the first rate hike since 2023.
Higher interest rates can affect borrowing costs for individuals and businesses.
President Donald Trump publicly criticized the Federal Reserve’s decision.
President Trump said U.S. interest rates should be "1% or less."
The Federal Reserve is the central bank that controls U.S. monetary policy.
Changes in interest rates influence the economy and inflation.
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Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ New York law firm Sher Tremonte has stopped representing him due to unpaid legal bills and poor communication. Combs denies the claims and says he fired his lawyers because of overcharging, while his former attorneys say they worked hard and stopped because he didn’t pay.
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Sher Tremonte, a New York law firm, withdrew from representing Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs over unpaid legal fees and lack of communication.
Combs is serving a 50-month federal prison term related to prostitution offenses and is involved in a $100 million civil defamation lawsuit.
The law firm said Combs did not pay legal bills for over six months.
Combs called the legal fee claims part of a disagreement about unapproved charges and said he fired his lawyers.
Sher Tremonte denied overcharging and said they withdrew due to Combs’ nonpayment and uncooperative behavior.
Combs faces other legal troubles, including possible new sexual assault charges and a defamation lawsuit tied to accusations involving videos.
A case against a music manager who accused Combs of serious misconduct is continuing in court.
Combs denies the allegations and calls them false.
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The U.S. House of Representatives stopped its sessions early before the midterm elections in November. House Speaker Mike Johnson decided to send members home to avoid voting on controversial issues before the election.
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The House of Representatives ended its work early.
This break lasts until after the November midterm elections.
House Speaker Mike Johnson made the decision.
The early recess helps avoid difficult or controversial votes before the election.
Members of Congress will return after the elections to continue work.
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The UK government is reviewing proposals to limit formal ADHD diagnoses, focusing NHS resources on the most severe cases and offering support without diagnosis for others. Critics say this could reduce access to healthcare and push people to self-diagnose, while the review argues early help can be given based on need rather than diagnosis.
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The UK government plans to change ADHD diagnosis rules to prioritize patients with the most serious symptoms.
People less severely affected by ADHD may get support without a formal diagnosis from NHS clinics.
The system would use a "needs-based" or "holistic" approach, assessing how a person copes in daily life.
The proposal aims to reduce the long NHS wait times, with 800,000 people currently waiting for assessment.
Critics warn this plan amounts to healthcare rationing and could increase self-diagnosis via social media.
Adults and children with untreated ADHD face challenges like unemployment and reliance on health benefits.
The review was led by Prof. Peter Fonagy and commissioned in December by the UK health secretary.
Support could include educational help, quiet spaces in schools, parental classes, and flexible work hours for those with ADHD.
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A new poll shows Republican Ron Schutz slightly ahead of Democratic incumbent Keith Ellison in Minnesota’s attorney general race, 45% to 43%. This marks a possible shift in a position Democrats have held since 1971, with seven weeks left before the November election.
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Ron Schutz leads Keith Ellison by 2 points in the latest KSTP/SurveyUSA poll.
Schutz’s lead is within the poll’s 4.4% margin of error, so the race is very close.
Democrats have held the Minnesota attorney general office since 1971.
Ellison has served as attorney general since 2019 and is seeking a third term.
Schutz’s support increased from about 36-38% earlier to 45% now, while Ellison’s support stayed near 42-44%.
Men prefer Schutz by 49% to 42%, while women support Ellison 45% to 40%.
Younger voters (18-34) favor Ellison, but Schutz does better with voters aged 50-64.
About 21% of moderate voters remain undecided and could influence the final outcome.
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Republican strategist Karl Rove announced he will vote for a Democrat in an upcoming Texas state election. He made this decision after controversy involving the Republican candidate in that race.
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Karl Rove is a well-known Republican strategist.
He plans to vote for a Democrat in a Texas state election this November.
This will be only the second time Rove votes for a Democrat in his life.
The first time he voted for a Democrat was in 1994 for Lt. Gov. Bob Bullock.
Rove chose Bullock because he believed Bullock would cooperate with Republicans.
The decision to support a Democrat now comes after a controversy about the Republican candidate.
The Republican candidate in the Texas race is Bo French.
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Marjorie Taylor Greene, a former Republican representative, said rising gas prices are President Donald Trump’s fault. She made her comments in a video at a California gas station where gas prices were over $6 per gallon.
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Marjorie Taylor Greene blamed President Trump for high gas prices.
She posted a video from a California gas station showing fuel prices over $6 per gallon.
Prices shown were $6.19 for regular gas, $6.47 for plus gas, and $6.75 for supreme gas.
Greene linked the price rise to the war involving Iran.
She described the high fuel costs as “ridiculous.”
Greene is a former Republican congresswoman from Georgia.
The video was shared on her Instagram account.
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Gun violence among U.S. teenagers remains high, even as overall gun deaths have dropped since the pandemic. Violence-prevention programs for young people are losing federal funding, while law enforcement efforts in places like Memphis have increased, sometimes resulting in deadly incidents.
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Teen gun homicide rates are still as high or higher than before the pandemic, despite a general decrease in gun deaths overall.
Violence-prevention programs like Heal 901 in Memphis help at-risk youth but have limited staff and resources.
The Trump administration cut over $1 billion in federal funding for public safety and violence prevention in 2025.
Additional funding from the American Rescue Plan, supporting anti-violence programs, is ending this year.
Memphis saw an increased law enforcement presence, including the National Guard and a federal task force, focusing on crime control.
Since this increased enforcement began, at least five people have been shot by officers or guardsmen, with four killed, including a recent case involving a 20-year-old man shot in the back.
The National Guard deployment in Memphis could cost over $300 million by year-end, vastly more than the grants canceled for prevention programs.
Young people most affected by gun violence face growing competition for access to fewer violence-prevention resources.
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Both Democrats and Republicans have avoided dealing with big problems in federal spending and debt. The article says it is very important for Congress to solve these budget issues now.
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Both major political parties have ignored federal spending and debt problems.
The issue has lasted for many years.
The article urges Congress to take action to fix the budget.
The phrase "ostrich policy" means ignoring a problem instead of facing it.
The federal budget needs better management.
Addressing the budget is important for the country’s financial health.
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The U.S. Congress passed a bill giving President Donald Trump broad powers to impose sanctions and high tariffs on buyers of Russian oil, mainly targeting China and India. The law aims to cut off Russia’s funds to fight the war in Ukraine by penalizing countries and companies involved in Russian energy exports.
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The bill is called the “Lindsey O Graham Sanctioning Russia Act of 2026.”
It allows the president to impose tariffs up to 100% on exports to the U.S. from the top five buyers of Russian energy.
Tariffs up to 500% can be applied to Russian goods imported directly into the U.S.
China buys about half of Russian crude oil exports, and India buys around 37%.
India has expressed concern to the U.S. about how the sanctions could affect their trade and energy market.
India’s reliance on imported crude oil is increasing, making alternative sources important.
India has reduced its Russian crude imports, while China’s imports have increased recently.
The law also targets Russian officials, companies linked to defense, and Russia’s “shadow fleet” used to evade sanctions.
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The number of people applying for unemployment benefits in the U.S. dropped to 196,000 last week, the lowest since mid-July. This shows that layoffs are still uncommon and most Americans feel secure in their jobs.
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Unemployment claims fell to 196,000 last week, down from 206,000 the previous week.
The four-week average of claims is now 203,250, lower than economists expected.
Jobless claims reflect the number of people laid off and help indicate the health of the job market.
Claims have stayed mostly between 200,000 and 230,000 for the past year, which is low by historical standards.
Despite higher gas prices and global tensions since February, the U.S. job market remains strong.
Employers are cautious but still hiring, adding an average of 80,000 jobs a month so far this year.
Job growth in 2026 is better than in 2025 but below the levels seen in 2023, 2024, and the post-COVID hiring boom in 2021-2022.
Businesses are hesitant to lay off workers due to past labor shortages experienced after the pandemic lockdowns.
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A court will review a dispute over Missouri's congressional map, related to a lawsuit by a Missouri Republican. Meanwhile, President Donald Trump warned the European Union about its new trade ties with Canada.
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The U.S. Appeals Court for the 8th Circuit will hear a case about Missouri’s congressional map.
The case involves a lawsuit filed by Representative Bob Onder, a Republican from Missouri.
The issue follows recent actions by the U.S. Supreme Court to block a judge’s ruling on a similar case about Missouri’s 2025 voting map.
The disputed map favors the Republican Party (GOP).
President Donald Trump issued a warning to the European Union regarding its new trade agreements with Canada.
The court decisions affect how Missouri’s voting districts will be drawn for future elections.
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