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Month: October 2023

US eyes weapons stockpiles as concern grows about supporting both Ukraine and Israel’s wars

By Oren Liebermann and Natasha Bertrand, CNN Washington (CNN) — Concern is growing within the Pentagon over the potential need to stretch its increasingly scarce ammunition stockpiles to support Ukraine and Israel in two separate wars, according to multiple US defense officials. At the moment Ukraine and Israel require different weapons: Ukraine wants massive amounts

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Federal Reserve minutes: Officials signal cautious approach to rates amid heightened uncertainty

By CHRISTOPHER RUGABER AP Economics Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal Reserve officials regarded the U.S. economy’s outlook as particularly uncertain last month, according to minutes released Wednesday, and said they would “proceed carefully” in deciding whether to further raise their benchmark interest rate. Such cautious views are generally seen as evidence that the Fed isn’t

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Most Fed officials expect one more interest rate hike and that they’ll remain elevated for a while, minutes show

By Bryan Mena, CNN Washington, DC (CNN) — Most Federal Reserve officials said last month that they expect one more rate hike, according to minutes from their September policy meeting released Wednesday. Some officials said that how fast inflation cools in the coming months will determine how long rates remain elevated. “A majority of participants

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‘This is a great moment’: Middle School opens $100,000 fitness center

By Nolan Lister Click here for updates on this story     HELENA, Montana (Independent Record) — The National Foundation for Governors’ Fitness Councils and Gov. Greg Gianforte unveiled a new $100,000 fitness center Tuesday morning at C.R. Anderson Middle School. To the roar of about a thousand students packed into the school gymnasium, foundation Chairman Jake

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‘Addictive’ social media feeds that keep children online targeted by New York lawmakers

By CAROLYN THOMPSON and HALELUYA HADERO Associated Press New York is bidding to put new controls on social media platforms that state leaders say will protect the mental health of younger users. Gov. Kathy Hochul and Attorney General Letitia James announced legislation Wednesday that would restrict the ways online platforms like Instagram and YouTube can

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Missouri teacher who performed on website known for explicit content has resigned, official says

ST. CLAIR, Mo. (AP) — A Missouri high school teacher who was suspended after officials discovered that she had performed on a subscription-based website known for sexually explicit content has resigned, a school district official said. St. Clair High School English teacher Brianna Coppage was placed on leave last month after school officials discovered her

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