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Powell uses JFK award speech to defend Fed from political pressure

Powell uses JFK award speech to defend Fed from political pressure Former Fed chair urges protection of America’s democratic institutions, warns they face a ‘stress test’ Former US Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell used one of his first major public appearances since leaving office to defend independent institutions while accepting an award Sunday honouring his efforts to preserve the central bank’s independence. Speaking at the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library, Powell called...

JFK's grandson Jack Schlossberg warns about the 'genius' way Trump 'programs our minds'

Former President John F. Kennedy's grandson and New York congressional candidate Jack Schlossberg on Sunday called the way President Donald Trump "programs our minds" a "genius" ability. Schlossberg brought up this trait when discussing social media's role in campaigns like his, particularly given his background on TikTok. He admitted during an interview on CBS New York that Trump possesses the same ability to utilize social media to an even greater extent.

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Jerome Powell uses JFK award speech to warn against political pressure on Fed, courts and schools

BOSTON — Former Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell used one of his first major public appearances since leaving office to defend independent institutions while accepting an award Sunday honoring his efforts to preserve the central bank’s independence. Speaking at the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library overlooking Boston Harbor, Powell called universities, courts, Congress and the central bank “the foundation and the embodiment of our democracy” and argued that the Fed’s independence was a...

Bondi’s replacement saddled with Epstein baggage as he awaits grueling confirmation battle

Former Attorney General Pam Bondi revealed that Todd Blanche, who at the time was second in command at the Justice Department, was put in charge of the release of the millions of documents from the Epstein files during her closed-door hearing before Congress late last month. "As the head of a large department with broad responsibilities, I did not lead every aspect of this effort nor conduct that document review myself," Bondi said during the hearing. "I delegated that oversight over this...

Bondi’s replacement saddled with Epstein baggage as he awaits grueling confirmation battle

Former Attorney General Pam Bondi revealed that Todd Blanche, who at the time was second in command at the Justice Department, was put in charge of the release of the millions of documents from the Epstein files during her closed-door hearing before Congress late last month. "As the head of a large department with broad responsibilities, I did not lead every aspect of this effort nor conduct that document review myself," Bondi said during the hearing. "I delegated that oversight over this...

It's Not Just X. It's Y

It's Y. Against the Quantification of Integrity When the measure of language becomes its target, it ceases to be good language. "It's not x, it's y." Large Language Models gravitate toward this type of construction, called negative parallelism. It has its uses: it sets up a contrast.

Airline CEO who counted cards now bets premium perks can win over fliers

United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby has argued that travelers will pay more for a better overall flying experience, and United’s numbers suggest his theory is correct. Years ago, Kirby was a serious and successful gambler who learned to count cards. He’s still banned from several casinos in Las Vegas, The Wall Street Journal reported.

Obama Writes His Own Story

On a recent morning at Chicago’s new Obama Presidential Center, the institution’s leadership discussed presidential papers the way a decluttering convert might talk about some old sweaters they tossed because they did not spark joy. The campus contains many features sure to delight the misty-eyed visitors who will flock here once it opens, on June 19: a museum that can come across like a pep talk from a more hopeful time; a light-filled basketball court; a whimsical playground; a public...

Inside Madonna’s Horny, Full-Throttle Grindr Takeover

As tourists in Times Square made their way to The Lion King or Olive Garden on Thursday, they may have noticed the notoriously crowded area was more dense than usual. When the Grindr logo flashed in pink, the reason became clear: Mutha was here. The “mutha” in question was Madonna.