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Republican megadonor Jeff Yass, inner circle give millions to shape schools, courts

Inside one of the largest options trading firms in the world sits a little known charitable foundation that has quietly…

U.S. ready to sanction Chinese banks if they aid Russia’s war machine, Yellen says

The United States is prepared to sanction Chinese banks and companies, as well as Beijing’s leadership, if they assist Russia’s…

Georgia inmate serving life mailed bombs from prison to D.C. office building, Alaska court, feds charge

A man serving a life sentence for kidnapping and other crimes while in a Georgia prison built two bombs which…

Unemployment rate among Black Americans jumped in March, contrasting overall trends

The unemployment rate among Black Americans jumped in March, according to data released Friday by the Department of Labor. Black…

Demand for french fries reflects resilient consumer as so-called fry attachment rate holds steady

It’s a timeless question at fast-food counters: Do you want fries with that? Responders continue answering affirmatively at a higher-than-average…

British billionaire Joe Lewis fined $5 million by U.S. judge for insider trading

A U.S. judge ordered British billionaire Joe Lewis on Thursday to pay a $5 million fine and serve three years…

Biden says U.S. economy is world’s best. Trump calls it a ‘cesspool.’ Data is clear.

President Joe Biden is fighting to convince inflation-weary voters that the U.S. economy is healthy. “America has the best economy…