United States policymakers warn inflation may delay cuts

 

Federal Reserve officials signaled at their June policy meeting that interest rate cuts are unlikely until they gain greater confidence that inflation is moving sustainably toward the 2 percent target, according to minutes released Wednesday. Participants warned that if inflation stays elevated or rises, additional rate hikes could be needed,...

Court Ruling Sparks Rapid Redistricting Across Southern States

 

Washington — The U.S. Supreme Court this month in Callais v. Louisiana ruled Louisiana's 2024 congressional map unconstitutional, prompting rapid redrawing of districts across several Southern states this week. The decision, which affected two majority-Black districts that elected Black Democrats, has triggered coordinated state-level map changes while primaries and early...

Spain evacuates Americans from hantavirus cruise ship

 

Spanish and international health authorities are coordinating the evacuation of 17 American citizens from the cruise ship MV Hondius, anchored off the Port of Granadilla in Tenerife, after an outbreak of Andes hantavirus. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) confirmed the group will be flown by charter to...

Heat, seabreeze trigger scattered storms across multiple regions

 

West Palm Beach, Fla. — Meteorologists forecast scattered showers and thunderstorms Sunday afternoon and evening across South Florida and parts of the Gulf Coast, driven by daytime heating and seabreeze interactions; inland cells were expected around 2–6 p.m., with coastal activity developing roughly 5–8 p.m., and highs topping the upper...

Aces Recover, Defeat Sparks 105-78 in Los Angeles

 

Los Angeles. On Sunday, the Las Vegas Aces defeated the Los Angeles Sparks 105-78 at Crypto.com Arena, with Chennedy Carter scoring 22 points and Jackie Young adding 20 and nine assists. Kelsey Plum led the Sparks with 27 points; the Aces shot 62 percent from the field (43 of 69)...

Strickland stuns Chimaev to reclaim UFC middleweight title

 

Newark, New Jersey. Sean Strickland defeated Khamzat Chimaev by split decision in the UFC 328 main event on May 10 at the Prudential Center, reclaiming the UFC middleweight title. The official scorecards read 48-47, 47-48, 48-47 after five rounds in a bout where Strickland repeatedly used jab, movement, and takedown...

Idaho advances water and wildfire outreach; Nevada quakes

 

Twin Falls, Idaho. City officials moved the Rock Creek water-quality plan into another phase this week after a multi-year sampling effort, Assistant City Manager Mandi Thompson said; the Twin Falls County Historical Museum held a Living History Day on Saturday in Filer where children participated in pioneer-era activities, and organizers...

Earthquakes, Whitecaps play to 1-1 draw in San Jose

 

San Jose — The San Jose Earthquakes drew 1-1 with the Vancouver Whitecaps Saturday night at PayPal Park, with Preston Judd scoring early and Sebastian Berhalter equalizing in the 76th minute; Vancouver outshot and controlled possession for large periods while the match finished as a stalemate between MLS's top two...

Hundreds of Quakes Shake Brawley, Imperial County Swarm

 

Brawley, Calif. — A seismic swarm struck Imperial County beginning Saturday, producing more than 130 to over 350 recorded earthquakes through Sunday, with initial USGS reports noting a 3.5 magnitude event at 4:14 p.m. and later maximums near magnitude 4.7 overnight; Caltech Seismological Laboratory and USGS recorded primarily shallow events...

Pirates' 20-Hit Outburst Powers 13-3 Road Victory

 

San Francisco — The Pittsburgh Pirates defeated the San Francisco Giants 13-3 on May 9, registering a season-high 20 hits as Nick Gonzales and Joey Bart each collected four hits and Brandon Lowe drove in four runs. Braxton Ashcraft completed seven solid innings while the Pirates exploited Giants' bullpen lapses...