Buying a first home is 'prohibitively expensive' and 'almost impossible' for many, says Janet Yellen

Soaring home prices and surging mortgage rates have ruled out home ownership for many people, said Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen.

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Trump hush money trial set to resume with further witness testimony: Live updates

Keith Davidson, former lawyer for adult film star Stormy Daniels and Playboy model Karen McDougal, to give further evidence about details of ex-president’s hush money agreements with accusers

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The job market slowed down way more than expected in April

The unemployment rate increased from 3.8% in March to 3.9% in April. The US also added 175,000 jobs, far below the forecast.

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Activists Try to 'Dox' UCLA Pro-Israel Vigilantes; Mistaken Identities Already

Anti-Israel activists are doxing pro-Israel vigilantes who attacked the "Palestine Solidarity Encampment" at UCLA -- but are making mistakes.

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Weaker Than Expected: U.S. Economy Added 175,000 Jobs in April

Economists had forecast payrolls would grow by 240,000 and the unemployment rate would hold steady at the prior month's 3.8 percent. | Economy

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Live updates: Police break up encampments at NYU, The New School; other protests continue

As protests over Israel's war in Gaza continue, police have been sent to break up encampments at New York University and The New School.

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U.S. job growth totaled 175,000 in April, much less than expected

Nonfarm payrolls were expected to increase by 240,000 in April while the unemployment rate held at 3.8%, according to economists surveyed by Dow Jones.

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Russian Troops Have Entered Air Base Hosting U.S. Soldiers

The Russians arrived after American forces were ordered to leave the country.

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Trump falsely claims trial gag order means he’s not allowed to testify

Mr Trump was hit with a gag order in March preventing him from commenting publicly about witnesses, prosecutors, court staff and jurors in his hush-money trial

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Biden to Honor Prominent Democrats With Presidential Medal of Freedom

Six months before the election, the president selected a list of awardees heavy with political allies like Nancy Pelosi, James E. Clyburn and John F. Kerry.

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I-95 in Connecticut will be closed for days after fiery crash damages bridge, governor says

While Gov. Ned Lamont said there were no serious injuries in the accident in Norwalk, the crash caused damage to the bridge above it. The bridge will have to come down, he added.

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What Biden Needs to Say About Anti-Semitism

He must show that the liberalism he represents will stand strong against intimidation and violence directed at American Jews.

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The next iPhone will probably feature AI — but Tim Cook still keeps us guessing

Wedbush analyst Dan Ives said Apple's AI efforts are set to spark a "supercycle" starting with the iPhone 16 later this year.

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Here are the job candidates that employers are searching for most

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Brown University Caves to Anti-Israel Mob; First to Consider Divestment

Brown University caved to radical anti-Israel demonstrators this week, promising to hold a vote on divestment from Israel.

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Larry Ellison bought an entire island and Jeff Bezos owns a $78 million property there, but eBay's reclusive founder is Hawaii's richest resident

Pierre Omidyar, who founded eBay in 1995, has taken the top spot away from Oracle CEO Larry Ellison, who is now California-based.

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Catholics' support swings for Trump over Biden by significant margin: poll

Catholics now support former President Donald Trump over President Biden by a wide margin, according to new demographic polling from the Pew Research Center.

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Cardona condemns ‘abhorrent’ incidents of antisemitism as Biden administration ramps up response to campus protests

The Biden administration is ramping up its direct response to the college protests over the Israel-Hamas war, with Education Secretary Miguel Cardona sending a letter Friday to college and university presidents condemning “abhorrent” incidents of antisemitism on campus and highlighting available resources.

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34-year-old pays $4,150/month for a 1-bedroom apartment above a mall in Miami—take a look inside

Rachel Koggan moved from NYC to Miami in 2021 and lives in a 1,200-square-foot apartment above the Brickell City Centre.

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House Republicans at the ‘Liberation Camp’

Just what the campus protests need: political theater

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Unveiled: H5N1 Connection to Lab Research

The Wellness Company and their new prescription Contagion Kits are the gold standard when it comes to keeping you safe and healthy.

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Trump dismisses RFK Jr as ‘not a serious candidate’ when asked if he would debate him

‘I don’t know anything about him,’ the former president says

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Mary Trump says there is ‘always a way out’ for her uncle amid hush money trial

‘There’s always a way out for him. There’s always somebody willing to bail him out. Even if it looks like there’s no escape’

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Donald Trump trial live updates: Testimony to continue on Cohen hush money recording

Follow live updates as Donald Trump could be punished again over a gag order and the jury may hear more 'secret' audio recordings on hush money deals.

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Jimmy Kimmel wants to testify at Trump’s hush money trial

‘We are part of the official record of The People vs Donald Trump,’ hosts says after nemecheck in court

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Former Wisconsin election official fined for ordering military ballots under fake names

The charges against Kimberly Zapata came at a sensitive time for election workers after Donald Trump sought to sow doubt in election processes.

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5 things to know before the stock market opens Friday

Here are the most important news items that investors need to start their trading day.

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A NATO country said it would join Ukraine's war on Russia if 2 conditions are met

French President Emmanuel Macron said France could send troops if requested by Ukraine in response to a Russian breakthrough.

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AP: California Voters Growing Skeptical of Months-Long Ballot Counting Process

Most California residents vote by mail, and the nation's most populous state has gained a reputation for tallies that can drag on for weeks — and sometimes longer. | Politics

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Ukraine wiped out 100 Russian troops at once in a strike showcasing the range and power of its new US ATACMS

A Ukrainian ATACMS long-range missile strike reportedly killed over 100 Russian soldiers in Luhansk, showing the range of Ukraine's new missiles.

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Biden weighs in on protests, line between free speech and chaos

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Authorities find "evidence" while searching for missing Australian, American surfers in Mexican region plagued by cartel violence

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Maui suing cellphone carriers over alerts it says people never got about deadly wildfires

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Robert De Niro Drops Single F-Bomb To Devastating Effect In Latest Attack On Trump

“I’m tired of calling him names,” said the Hollywood icon, who gave an (almost) curse-word-free interview about the threats posed by a possible second Trump presidency.

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White House Refuses to Apologize for Calling Japan 'Xenophobic'

Karine Jean-Pierre on Thursday refused to apologize to Japan after President Joe Biden, 81, called the U.S. ally "xenophobic."

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Weapons in U.S. Aid Bill Can’t Come Fast Enough for Ukraine

President Biden and Ukraine’s allies have invoked a sense of urgency over weapon deliveries. But there are logistical hurdles, and Ukraine has little time to lose.

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I’m a nutritionist from a small California city that's home to America’s longest living people: Here's what I eat every day

Loma Linda, California, is home to the longest living people in the U.S. Here is what a local dietitian eats every day for optimal wellbeing and longevity.

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Poll: Potential Trump Conviction Would Not Lift Biden's Lagging Support

President Joe Biden's historically low polling numbers would not receive a boost if former President Donald Trump is potentially found guilty.

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UK's Fake Conservatives Punished in Nationwide Local Elections

Tories get a drubbing, losing seats in a reminder that voters do notice when self-professed conservatives deliver left wing policies.

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AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Indiana's presidential and state primaries

The race for the White House tops the ballot Tuesday in Indiana’s presidential and state primaries. But voters will also have to settle more competitive contests for governor, Congress and the state legislature.

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Secret recording between Trump and Michael Cohen played in court

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Kristi Noem's Account Of Meeting World Leader In New Book Is 'Bullsh**': Report

The South Dakota governor had already stirred up controversy by revealing in her upcoming book that she shot and killed her young dog.

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China launches mission to moon's far side and Kentucky Derby best bets: Morning Rundown

Plus, Donald Trump’s hush money trial will close out another week with more testimony from forensic analyst Doug Daus about data on Michael Cohen’s phone.

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US pier for Gaza is nearly built — but humanitarian aid could be delayed

White House National Security Communications Adviser John Kirby told reporters on Thursday that weather in the region can be ‘unpredictable’

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What is Sidechat? The controversial app students have used amid campus protests, explained

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Boris Johnson, who brought in UK voter ID rules, is turned away from polling station after forgetting his

Thursday was the first time large numbers of voters across England and Wales have had to present ID, such as a passport or driving license, to vote.

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Turkey halts all trade with Israel until permanent Gaza cease-fire

Israel’s “uncompromising attitude” and the worsening situation in Gaza’s southern Rafah region — where Israel has threatened to launch a new offensive — prompted Turkey to halt all exports and imports, said Trade Minister Omer Bolat.

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U.S. Surfer and Lacrosse Star Missing on Mexico Camping Trip

An American and two Australian brothers haven’t been heard from since they headed off for a surfing weekend in Baja California.

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Don’t Become Sweden

Admitting Gazan refugees would be catastrophically stupid.

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Laura Ingraham Not Pleased After CNN Airs Michael Cohen's Crude Nickname For Trump

The Fox News host was unimpressed after CNN's Jake Tapper told viewers about the moniker, which entered the court record Thursday.

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