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chairman powell

Powell's Parting Wisdom: A Fight for Fed's Future

January 29, 2026

Jerome Powell, the head of the Federal Reserve, recently shared some advice for his successor. He didn't mention politics directly, but his words hinted at the struggles he's faced. Powell has been in charge for nine years, and he's made it clear that he believes the Fed should stay independent from

education

South Carolina's Voucher Program: A Rocky Road Ahead

January 29, 2026

South Carolina's school voucher program is off to a shaky start. The Education Oversight Committee was supposed to release a report on how voucher students are performing. But they missed the deadline. Why? The Supreme Court changed the rules. Now, parents have to collect the data instead of schools

politics

Trump's Billion-Dollar Peace Club: Who's Really Paying?

January 29, 2026

Trump's Board of Peace, first mentioned in September during a Gaza ceasefire, has taken a strange turn. Initially, it was supposed to focus on Gaza's peace and reconstruction. But now, the plan is much bigger. The board's goal is to promote stability and peace anywhere in the world. Members can join

finance

Powell's Parting Words: Stay Neutral, Stay Strong

January 29, 2026

Jerome Powell, the head of the Federal Reserve, has some advice for whoever takes his place when his term ends in May. He says, "Stay out of politics. " This is important because the Fed needs to make decisions based on what's best for everyone, not just a few people. Powell believes that if the Fed

crypto

Ether's Big Players: How Companies Are Making Millions by Staking

January 28, 2026

Bitmine, a major player in the crypto world, just added a huge chunk of Ether (ETH) to its staking balance. They now have over 4. 2 million ETH, with more than 2 million of those staked. This move could bring in around $164 million every year, just from staking rewards. That's a lot of money! Bitmi

technology

Fewer Choices: Asus Leaves the Smartphone Game

January 28, 2026

The smartphone world is changing. Asus, a well-known tech company, has decided to stop making budget-friendly Android phones. This move is part of a bigger trend where companies are shifting their focus to artificial intelligence (AI) instead of phone hardware. Why is this a big deal? Well, fewer c

politics

Gun Rights Groups Clash With Republicans Over Protester's Death

January 27, 2026

In a surprising turn of events, some officials from the Trump administration have found themselves at odds with gun rights groups. This disagreement stems from the killing of Alex Pretti, a 37-year-old nurse, during a protest in Minneapolis. Pretti was carrying a legally permitted handgun when he wa

politics

UK Government to Shift Focus from Non-Crime Hate Incidents to Real Crimes

January 26, 2026

The UK government has decided to change its approach to non-crime hate incidents (NCHIs). Instead of recording these incidents, they want police to focus on real crimes. NCHIs are not actual crimes, but they can still cause problems for people accused of them. These incidents can show up on police r

business

Home Loans Get a Major Update: What's Really Going On?

January 26, 2026

The housing finance world is buzzing with a significant change. Bill Pulte, the head of housing finance, has given Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac the green light to purchase a lot more mortgage bonds. This move has sparked mixed reactions and raised some eyebrows. The new limit is staggering. Each comp

finance

Housing Finance Gets a Shake-Up: What's the Real Deal?

January 26, 2026

The housing finance landscape is experiencing a significant shift. Bill Pulte, the leader of the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), has given Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac the go-ahead to acquire a much larger amount of mortgage bonds. This decision could have far-reaching effects on the housing ma