US inflation increases moderately in February; consumer spending surges

WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. prices increased moderately in February and the cost of services outside housing slowed considerably, keeping a June interest rate cut from the Federal Reserve on the table. The personal consumption expenditures (PCE) price index rose 0.3% last month, the Commerce Department’s Bureau of Economic Analysis said on Friday. Data for January … Read more

Moscow police captain tabbed for new chief

Mar. 29—Moscow Mayor Art Bettge plans to appoint Moscow Police Capt. Anthony Dahlinger as the next chief of police for the Moscow Police Department. Bettge announced his decision Thursday afternoon. The appointment needs to be approved Monday by the Moscow City Council. Dahlinger would replace Chief James Fry, who will retire April 30. Fry is … Read more

France asks for foreign police and military help with massive Paris Olympics security challenge

France says it has asked 46 countries if they would be willing to supply more than 2,000 police officers to help secure the Paris Olympics this summer, as organizers finalize security planning for the French capital’s first Games in a century while on heightened alert against potential attacks. The Interior Ministry said Friday that the … Read more

Here’s Why That’s Great News for Investors

Super Micro Computer (NASDAQ: SMCI) stock has been pulling back in recent sessions after the company revealed the pricing of its common stock offering, which would dilute existing shareholders. As it turns out, shares of the high-flying server manufacturer are down 19% from their 52-week high, which it hit on March 8. Savvy investors looking … Read more

Caleb Williams fires back at haters after pink phone, painted nails causes absurd social media storm

Caleb Williams fires back at haters after pink phone, painted nails causes absurd social media storm originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago Caleb Williams was minding his own business Monday night when a video began circulating of the quarterback sporting pink painted nails while holding a pink phone case and pink wallet at the women’s … Read more

Burned bodies of Easter pilgrims still lie inside a bus that crashed off a bridge in South Africa

MMAMATLAKALA, South Africa (AP) — Emergency workers in South Africa were searching Friday for the bodies of victims after a bus carrying pilgrims to an Easter gathering plunged off a bridge and caught fire. An 8-year-old child was the only survivor of the crash that killed at least 45. Hours after the Thursday afternoon crash, … Read more