Federal Reserve raises key interest rate to highest level in more than 20 years

The Federal Reserve announced Wednesday it had raised its key interest rates by another 0.25 points, increasing the federal funds rate range to a 22-year high of 5.25% to 5.5%, the highest level in 22 years. This
Hunter Biden pleads not guilty to tax charges after plea deal falls apart

President Biden’s son, Hunter Biden, pleaded not guilty to federal tax charges on Wednesday, after a plea deal fell through during the court hearing amid a dispute between the legal teams over a separate gun-related charge. Biden
NY Giants and OT Andrew Thomas agree to record-breaking $117.5M extension

The New York Giants and left offensive tackle Andrew Thomas agreed to a record-setting 5-year, $117.5 million contract extension. The contract includes $67 million in guarantees for the 2020 first-round draft pick, the most ever for an
MLB commissioner Rob Manfred gets 4-year extension through January 2029

On Wednesday, Major League Baseball voted to extend commissioner Rob Manfred’s contract for 4 years, which will keep him in that position through January 2029. The 64-year-old Manfred had one more season remaining on his previous contract;
Kevin Spacey found not guilty on all charges in U.K. sexual assault trial

Kevin Spacey has been found not guilty of all sexual assault charges he faced in a U.K. trial. Spacey, 64, was acquitted in London’s Southwark Crown Court of charges including sexual assault, causing a person to engage
Alice Cooper and Tom Morello team up for ‘White Line Frankenstein’

Alice Cooper has released “White Line Frankenstein” featuring Rage Against the Machine’s Tom Morello, who also co-wrote the song. “White Line Frankenstein” is the latest song from Cooper’s upcoming album Road. Cooper shared the inspiration for the
J-Hope announces physical editions of ‘Jack in the Box (Hope Edition)’

BigHit Music has announced J-Hope of BTS will release Jack In The Box (Hope Edition) in physical format as a special gift for BTS Army members. The set will be available on CD on August 18th, containing
Irish singer Sinéad O’Connor dies at age 56

The Irish Times reported that singer Sinéad O’Connor, best known for her 1990 hit single “Nothing Compares 2 U,” has died at age 56. O’Connor’s family said in a statement, confirmed by RTE: “It is with great
Irish singer Sinéad O’Connor dies at age 56

The Irish Times reported that singer Sinéad O’Connor, best known for her 1990 hit single “Nothing Compares 2 U,” has died at age 56. O’Connor’s family said in a statement, confirmed by RTE: “It is with great
Irish singer Sinéad O’Connor dies at age 56

The Irish Times reported that singer Sinéad O’Connor, best known for her 1990 hit single “Nothing Compares 2 U,” has died at age 56. O’Connor’s family said in a statement, confirmed by RTE: “It is with great