In a first-of-its-kind confrontation over central bank independence, Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook has filed suit against the Trump administration after the president announced her removal over unproven allegations of mortgage fraud. The lawsuit, lodged late Tuesday, seeks an emergency injunction to block her dismissal and reaffirm her position on the Fed’s Board of Governors. […]
After a shaky start to 2025, the U.S. economy has picked up speed again. New government figures show the country’s output grew at a healthy clip this spring, even as President Donald Trump’s trade battles continue to ripple through businesses and households. The Commerce Department said the economy grew by 3.3% between April and June, […]
The Nevis Tourism Authority (NTA) has named Andia Ravariere as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective September 1, bringing over a decade of experience in sustainable tourism development and destination marketing across the Caribbean. Premier of Nevis, Hon. Mark Brantley, welcomed the appointment, describing Ravariere as the right leader to drive the island’s next phase of […]
A Minnesota woman who went viral earlier this year for using a racial slur against a Black child at a Rochester playground has been charged with disorderly conduct, prosecutors confirmed. Shiloh Hendricks, 36, faces three misdemeanor counts after she was recorded repeatedly calling the n-word at a black child during a confrontation in April 2025. […]
The Global Alliance for Fair and Inclusive AI (GAFAI) has announced the appointment of Oyetola Idowu as its new Global AI Delegate to the United Kingdom, a move that underscores the organization’s mission to promote ethical, fair, and human-centred artificial intelligence. In her new role, Idowu will represent GAFAI at regional and international forums, working […]
