$1M in disaster cash assistance available to WA residents impacted by flooding

The assistance application window is available from Dec. 17 to Jan. 15, 2026, to all families and people without children who meet the location, income and resource limits of the program.

NY Gov. Hochul: Students whose families make up to $125K annually can apply now for tuition-free college

New York students from families earning up to $125,000 can apply for tuition-free education at SUNY and CUNY schools through February 3.
New York Post

Harvard hit with federal complaint over ‘race-restricted’ scholarship program: ‘Enough is enough’

Harvard University on Sunday was slapped with a federal complaint over a “race-restricted” scholarship program that is limited to students of color, The Post has learned. The complaint faults the Ivy ...
Bloomberg L.P.

Bond Traders Defy Fed and Spark Heated Debate on Wall Street

The bond market’s reaction to the Federal Reserve’s interest-rate cuts has been highly unusual. By some measures, a disconnect like this, with Treasury yields climbing as the central bank lowers rates ...
Reuters

Chicago Fed sees November unemployment rate steady at 4.4% as alternate data shows job losses

WASHINGTON, Dec 4 (Reuters) - The U.S. unemployment rate was unchanged around 4.4% in November, the Chicago Federal Reserve estimated on Thursday, while closely watched data from a private provider ...
Seeking Alpha

Bessent calls for change in how regional Fed presidents are chosen

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Wednesday called for a change in how regional Federal Reserve president are selected, amid his broader effort to reshape leadership at the monetary authority.
Los Angeles Times

Chris Paul cut by Clippers after conflict with teammates, coaches and executives

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. Chris Paul was released by the Clippers overnight after extended conflict with the team, a league source not ...
WGRZ

How Tops Fresh Recovery program helps Feedmore WNY keep families fed, and food out of landfills

BUFFALO, N.Y. — With demand rising at food pantries across Western New York, Tops Friendly Markets and Feedmore WNY are teaming up to help in a big and sustainable, way. The Tops Fresh Recovery ...
Seeking Alpha

Powell could stay on as Fed governor after giving up chair role, like former chief Eccles

The U.S. Federal Reserve is in the spotlight after President Donald Trump over the weekend said he knew who would replace Chair Jerome Powell. On Tuesday, Trump said he planned to announce his choice ...
newsroom

FedEx Empowers Global Workforce with AI Education and Literacy Program

MEMPHIS, Tenn. Dec. 2, 2025 – FedEx Corp. (NYSE: FDX) today announced the launch of an enterprise-wide AI Education and Literacy program, which includes personalized, roles-based trainings for team ...
THE WEEK

Who will be the next Fed chair?

President Donald Trump says he has chosen the next chair of the Federal Reserve, but he is not yet naming names publicly. Current National Economic Council director Kevin Hassett is widely expected to ...