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Federal Reserve leaves interest rates steady noting ‘lack of further progress’ on inflation

On Wednesday, the Federal Reserve voted to keep interest rates steady and postponed anticipated rate cuts stemming from elevated inflation across the U.S., which remains above the central bank’s 2% threshold. The Federal reserve’s Federal Open Market
NBA Playoffs: Celtics eliminate Heat to advance, Mavericks defeat Clippers in Game 5

The Boston Celtics defeated the Miami Heat on Wednesday night in Game 5 to close out the opening-round playoff series at TD Garden. Jaylen Brown finished with 25 points and six rebounds, and Derrick White had 25
Stanley Cup Playoffs: Stars defeat Golden Knights, Oilers eliminate Kings to win series

The Dallas Stars beat the defending champion Vegas Golden Knights on Wednesday night in Game 5 of their first-round playoff series with a score of 3-2 The Stars won their third game in a row to
Jessica Biel to star in the Peacock limited series ‘The Good Daughter’

Peacock has ordered the limited series crime drama ‘The Good Daughter’, starring and executive produced by Jessica Biel. The limited series is adapted from the Karin Slaughter novel “The Good Daughter”; and Slaughter will write all episodes
Jason Bateman, Jude Law to star in Netflix limited series ‘Black Rabbit’

Jason Bateman and Jude Law are set to star and executive produce the new Netflix drama series, ‘Black Rabbit’. The official series synopsis reads:“When the owner of a New York City hotspot (Law) allows his turbulent brother
Peru officer still on patrol at 54 – and still loving it

You won’t find many police officers still working at age 54, let alone still working midnights on patrol. But not many law enforcement officers love being a cop as much as Bill Sommer does.
Peru officer still on patrol at 54 – and still loving it

You won’t find many police officers still working at age 54, let alone still working midnights on patrol. But not many law enforcement officers love being a cop as much as Bill Sommer does.
A cadet at 15, Utica Fire Chief Ben Brown became chief at 26

As a bored 15-year-old, he was coaxed into joining the Utica Fire Department as a cadet. In just over a decade, Ben Brown had soared up the ranks and was fire chief by age 26.
A cadet at 15, Utica Fire Chief Ben Brown became chief at 26

As a bored 15-year-old, he was coaxed into joining the Utica Fire Department as a cadet. In just over a decade, Ben Brown had soared up the ranks and was fire chief by age 26.