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Who Will Lead the Fed? Trump Narrows Down Choices

January 22, 2026

President Donald Trump hinted that he might have already picked someone to lead the Federal Reserve. He mentioned that he had three candidates initially, but now it's down to one or two. Trump also said he liked the idea of keeping Kevin Hassett, his economic advisor, in his current role. He praised

business

BioStem Technologies Expands Reach with BioTissue Acquisition

January 22, 2026

BioStem Technologies has just made a big move in the world of advanced wound care. They've bought the surgical and wound care business from BioTissue, a company known for its work in regenerative healing. This deal brings BioStem a whole new set of products, like Neox® and Clarix®, and a team of sal

business

Sports Betting Showdown: Massachusetts Takes on Kalshi

January 22, 2026

A recent court decision has put a temporary halt to some online sports betting activities in Massachusetts. The case centers around Kalshi, a prediction market that lets people buy and sell contracts based on future events, much like betting on sports outcomes. The state argues that Kalshi is operat

finance

Massachusetts Takes Aim at Online Sports Betting Platform

January 21, 2026

A recent court decision has put a damper on Kalshi, a major player in the prediction market game. A judge has ruled that the company must stop taking bets on sports events within Massachusetts. This move comes after the state's Attorney General, Andrea Campbell, took legal action against Kalshi, acc

sports

Hall of Fame 2026: Who's In, Who's Out, and What's the Deal?

January 20, 2026

The Baseball Hall of Fame is about to reveal its 2026 class, and it's not looking too strong. Last year, the ballot was already considered weak, but this year's lineup is even less impressive. The top candidates are Carlos Beltran and Andruw Jones, both center fielders. The ballot has 27 players wit

finance

Bank Stocks Dip as Credit Card Rate Cap Looms

January 20, 2026

U. S. bank stocks took a hit during morning trading on Tuesday. This happened as investors waited to see if a 10% cap on credit card interest rates would be enforced by the Trump administration. The deadline for this decision was January 20. The proposed cap aims to make credit cards more affordabl

entertainment

Matt Damon and Ben Affleck's New Crime Thriller: A Mixed Bag on Netflix

January 17, 2026

Matt Damon and Ben Affleck have a new movie out on Netflix called "The Rip. " It's a crime thriller directed by Joe Carnahan. The story is about a group of Miami cops who find a lot of money in an abandoned house. Things get complicated when they start to doubt each other. The movie has a big cast,

finance

Retirement Savings to Build Homes: What's the Big Idea?

January 16, 2026

Big changes might be coming to how people use their retirement savings. The idea is to let folks dip into their 401(k) plans to help buy a home. This news comes from Kevin Hassett, who heads up the National Economic Council. He shared this on Fox Business, saying the president will reveal the full p

politics

A Closer Look at the Fed Chair Investigation

January 16, 2026

A recent probe into Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell has stirred up quite a bit of controversy. The investigation is about a renovation project that went over budget by a lot. Powell has denied any wrongdoing and believes the probe is politically motivated, aimed at pressuring him to lower intere

finance

Unlocking 401(k) Funds for Home Buyers: A New Strategy?

January 16, 2026

The cost of buying a home has gone up a lot. The money needed for a down payment has almost doubled. A top economic advisor, Kevin Hassett, shared a new idea. He said people might be able to use their 401(k) savings for a down payment. This idea is part of a bigger plan to make housing more affordab