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Judge OKs plan for Paramount-Warner Bros. merger
(The Center Square) - Paramount Skydance won a federal judge’s approval Wednesday to proceed with a $111-billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery in a historic Hollywood merger.
Proposed utility rates in Spokane could hike residential bills over 10% by 2026
(The Center Square) – Spokane’s utility rates expire at the end of 2024, and with new fares coming in their place, the difference might cost residents another $180 annually by
Veteran funding bill clears U.S. House
(The Center Square) – A plan to cover a $3 billion budget shortfall in the Department of Veterans Affairs cleared a significant hurdle on Tuesday night.
Teamsters Will Not Endorse Trump or Harris in US Presidential Race
The International Brotherhood of Teamsters said on Wednesday that the union will not endorse any U.S. presidential candidate despite polling that showed a majority of members backed Republican candidate Donald Trump over Democrat Kamala Harris.
76ers will stay in Philadelphia, says mayor
IThe Center Square) – Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker announced Wednesday that her office has reached a deal with the Philadelphia 76ers for a new arena.
Dollar Drops as Fed Cuts Rates by Half a Percentage Point
The dollar dropped after the Federal Reserve on Wednesday cut interest rates by half a percentage point, citing greater confidence that inflation will continue to recede to the U.S. central bank's 2% annual target.
Biden Administration Spending Climate Cash Fast, as Trump Threatens to Cancel It
Former President Donald Trump has said he would cancel all unspent funds from President Joe Biden's signature climate law if he wins the presidential election on Nov. 5.
WSDOT faces $900 million funding gap by 2027-29 biennium
(The Center Square) - The Washington State Department of Transportation’s accounts face a combined $900 million funding shortfall by the 2027-29 biennium, according to a state Senate committee. The reasons
Workers at Musk's Tesla, SpaceX and X Donate to Harris While He Backs Trump
Billionaire Elon Musk has endorsed Republican former President Donald Trump in the race for the White House, but employees at his collection of companies are largely donating to Trump's Democratic rival Kamala Harris.
Fed Cuts Rates by Half a Percentage Point, Cites 'greater Confidence' on Inflation
The Federal Reserve cut interest rates by half of a percentage point on Wednesday, kicking off what is expected to be a steady easing of monetary policy with a larger-than-usual reduction in borrowing costs that followed growing unease about the health of the job market.
Election 2024: Murry looks to unseat incumbent Thompson on appeals court
(The Center Square) – Arguments about political bias fill the race for the North Carolina Court of Appeals Seat 12, as Republican Tom Murry faces off against incumbent Democrat Carolyn
Maryland's Rep. Andy Harris tapped as chair of House Freedom Caucus
(The Center Square) – The U.S. House Freedom Caucus chose Maryland Rep. Andy Harris as chairman following the resignation of outgoing Virginia Rep. Bob Good.
Florida prepaid college tuition program providing refunds to parents
(The Center Square) – Florida's prepaid college tuition plan is generating enough revenue to provide refunds to parents in part because of strong earnings on the plan's investments and low
Department of Justice files $100M lawsuit for Baltimore bridge collapse
(The Center Square) – The U.S. Department of Justice has filed a lawsuit in Maryland against the owners of the cargo ship Dali that caused the collapse of Baltimore’s Francis
Georgia poll shows Republican unity; candidates statistically tied
(The Center Square) – Former President Donald Trump remains statistically tied with Vice President Kamala Harris in only the second Georgia poll since last Tuesday’s presidential debate.
Poll: Trump leads slightly; social security important among Wisconsin's older voters
(The Center Square) – A new poll from Wisconsin shows voters ages 50 and older are split over the two presidential candidates, but overall give former President Donald Trump a
Sen. Cruz: Hate 'manifesting right here' during hearing on campus antisemitism
(The Center Square) – At a Senate Judiciary hearing on “the tide of hate crimes in America,” U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, blasted pro-Hamas rioters and Democrats for allowing antisemitism
Hochul urged to move ahead with congestion pricing
(The Center Square) — New York Gov. Kathy Hochul is being pressured to come up with a new plan to implement congestion pricing in New York City after she indefinitely
Amazon Raises Pay of US Hourly Workers in Fulfillment, Transport Ops
Amazon.com is raising the pay of its fulfillment and transportation staff in the United States by at least $1.50 an hour and handing out free Prime memberships as benefits, it said on Wednesday.
Wisconsin pro sports franchises benefit from public arena funding in valuations
(The Center Square) – The Green Bay Packers rank 10th, the Milwaukee Brewers rank 19th and the Milwaukee Bucks rank 20th in franchise value, according to Forbes.
Report of Explosives Found Near Trump Rally False, Police Say
(The Center Square) – The Nassua County Police Department debunked in a statement Wednesday morning initial media reports that explosives were found at a Trump rally.