May 04 Watch 3:42 Roxane Gay's Brief But Spectacular take on effective ways of being heard By Melissa Williams Roxane Gay has used writing as a means to untangle and communicate her own trauma since childhood. Now a successful author, professor and mentor to many, she advises young women and aspiring writers on how to harness their voices. Gay… Continue watching
May 04 How higher Federal Reserve rates stand to affect Americans' finances By Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press Economists foresee the fastest pace of rate increases since 1989. The result could be much higher borrowing costs for households well into the future as the Fed fights the most painfully high inflation in four decades. Continue reading
May 04 Satanic Temple asks Boston to fly flag after Supreme Court ruling By Philip Marcelo, Associated Press Mayor Michelle Wu's office said it's reviewing the high court's decision and the city's flag raising program. Continue reading
May 04 Federal Reserve raises key rate by a half-point in bid to tame inflation By Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press The Federal Reserve intensified its drive to curb the worst inflation in 40 years by raising its benchmark short-term interest rate by an sizable half-percentage point. Continue reading
May 04 WATCH: Pentagon press secretary John Kirby says weapons are getting through to Ukraine By Associated Press Pentagon Press Secretary John Kirby says despite Russia ramping up its attacks across Ukraine the weapons allies are filtering into the country "are getting into Ukrainian hands."… Continue reading
May 04 Black-majority town in Tennessee halts state takeover in settlement deal By Kimberlee Kruesi, Associated Press The small town of Mason has announced it has reached a deal halting the threat of a takeover of its finances by the state of Tennessee. Continue reading
May 04 WATCH: White House believes Russia has 'already lost' the war in Ukraine By Associated Press Pressed by a reporter to define what victory looked like for Ukraine, Psaki instead said that Russia had failed in its own objectives by invading the neighboring country. Continue reading
May 04 WATCH: Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell gives update as Fed announces interest rate hike By Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press The Fed also announced that it will start reducing its huge $9 trillion balance sheet, made up mainly of Treasury and mortgage bonds. Reducing those holdings will have the effect of further raising loan costs throughout the economy. Continue reading
May 04 WATCH: DHS Secretary Mayorkas testifies amid criticisms of new disinformation board By Amanda Seitz, Nomaan Merchant, Associated Press A newly formed Disinformation Governance Board remains shrouded in secrecy a week after the Biden administration’s announcement of the new effort was met with widespread criticism. Continue reading
May 04 Transgender kids tend to maintain their identities as they grow up, study suggests By Lindsey Tanner, Associated Press After five years, 94 percent of children studied were living as transgender and almost two-thirds were using either puberty-blocking medication or sex hormones. Continue reading