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Warsh sworn in as Fed chief

Presented by Anthropic {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy PRESENTED BY The Big Story Kevin Warsh sworn in as new Fed chair Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh was sworn in Friday beside President Trump, kicking off his term as the new head of the central bank at a

New Zealand unveils defence boost for fleet and drones

WELLINGTON, May 23 - New Zealand's government has allocated NZ$1.58 billion ($924.62 million)  in new defence funding in its 2026 budget, with a strong focus on maritime security, including drone systems and fleet renewal, Defence Minister Chris Penk said on Saturday.

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Drivers face high prices ahead of Memorial Day

{beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story High gas prices may not pump the brakes on travel U.S. drivers are facing high gas prices over Memorial Day weekend but are not expected to hit the brakes en masse on their holiday travel plans. © AP Photo/Jeff

Rob Base, ‘It Takes Two’ Rapper, Dies at 59

Rob Base, one-half of Rob Base & DJ E-Z Rock, who was best known for the hit “It Takes Two,” has died. He was 59. The rapper, who celebrated his 59th birthday just four days ago, died on May 22 while surrounded by family after a private battle with cancer. “Rob’s music, energy,

GOP senator floats Stefanik to replace Gabbard as DNI

Sen. Jim Banks (R-Ind.) on Friday floated Rep. Elise Stefanik (R-N.Y.) as a possible successor to outgoing Director of National Intelligence (DNI) Tulsi Gabbard, saying the House Republican would likely have no trouble getting through the confirmation process. “Stefanik would

Kitty Bruce, Daughter of Comedian Lenny Bruce, Dies at 70

Kitty Bruce, the daughter of comedian Lenny Bruce and Harriett “Honey” Bruce, died May 13 in Pittston, Pennsylvania, following complications from a surgical procedure, her family confirmed to Variety. She was 70. “On November 7, 1955, Kitty was born into a life that was

Jazz Trombonist Ryan Porter Dead At 46

Ryan Porter, a trombonist who became a beloved fixture of the Los Angeles-based West Coast Get Down jazz scene and played on key albums by Kendrick Lamar and Kamasi Washington, has died, the Los Angeles Times reports . Porter passed away Saturday after injuries sustained in a

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