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This is the audio transcript FT News Briefing Podcast episode: ‘Swamp Notes: Fed Political Pressure’mark filipino American voters often vote based on the state of their wallets, and perhaps no institution does more to shape the economy than the Federal Reserve. [MUSIC PLAYING] this is swamp notea weekly podcast FT News Briefing, we talk about everything that will happen in the 2024 US presidential election. I’m Mark Filippino. This week’s question is: Does monetary policy matter in this election? We’re here to talk about Ed Luce. He is the FT’s U.S. national editor. Hello Ed. edward luce Hello. I’m glad…
Lanes reopen on Interstate 71 after crash in central business district Updated: May 11, 2024 10:56 PM EDT Lead the way. good morning. Thank you for joining us this Mother’s Day weekend at 5:00. I’m Tiffany Wilson, and I’m joined by meteorologist Katie Donovan. Have a great Mother’s Day weekend! Weekend day. thank you. And to all the mothers and mother figures in the world. Well, it’s a big weekend. However, today’s weather is not very ideal. Yeah. Not ideal. So we’re going to have a small window for some showers. If that happens, the weather is likely to improve…
After a long and stressful week in a criminal trial in Manhattan, former President Donald J. Trump on Saturday took part in a time-honored ritual enjoyed by countless New Yorkers in need of a break. He went up to the shore.Sandwiched between the boardwalk and the Atlantic Ocean, Trump stood in front of tens of thousands of people at a rally on the shores of Wildwood, New Jersey, and repeated most of the criticisms of President Biden that have characterized his recent stump speeches. Ta. A few months.Mr. Trump, who just appeared in court, claimed that the case filed in…
A pathy, manipulation and intrigue seem to define Pakistan football. While players and fans of football continue to rue the state of the sport in the country despite its undoubted popularity, the machinations in its governing body, the Pakistan Football Federation (PFF), paint a picture of those at the helm working for their own personal interests rather than for the good of its main stakeholders. But now there seems to be an unholy nexus between such interests and parts of the global football governing body Federation Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) as well.FIFA has suspended the country twice in the…
Kyle Robinson was in the zone Saturday night in Stillwater.The Texas Tech baseball starting pitcher lived up to the expectations of the Oklahoma State batting lineup the entire time he was on the mound, crushing a powerful Cowboy battery that hit seven home runs the night before.By the time Robinson took the mound in the bottom of the seventh inning, he had set a career high with 11 strikeouts and the game was tied 2-2.That’s when the situation became clear. Josh Saunders came out of the bullpen and got the first out, then allowed a single and a game-winning three-run…
CNN — Switzerland’s Nemo won the chaotic and politically charged Eurovision Song Contest, as well as a contest in Sweden that was marked by controversy and booing over Israel’s existence. The typically convivial event, one of the most high-profile on the world’s cultural calendar, has descended into chaos in recent days as organizers unsuccessfully tried to contain anger against the Israeli delegation. But Nemo, who was a favorite throughout the show, won over the crowd with his masterful rendition of “The Code,” a genre-bending anthem about his journey to accepting his non-binary identity. “I hope this contest fulfills its promise…
The United States began testing the application of AI to air combat earlier than China. While China was still conducting live air combat between human-controlled and AI-controlled drones, U.S. test pilots were already taking to the skies to test air combat AI.However, it is unclear whether the United States has also resolved the same AI hurdles in its new nation. F-16 fighter jet equipped with AI China claims groundbreaking research by Chinese people scientist It is certain to change the face of air combat in the future.Popular AI technologies, such as deep reinforcement learning and large-scale language models, operate like…
Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Paul Skeens’ long-awaited MLB debut brought life to PNC Park on Saturday.The 21-year-old from LSU is one of the top pitching prospects in MLB, holding the Chicago Cubs to just one run through four innings, and the Pirates took a 6-1 lead in the top of the fifth.Skeens threw 84 pitches in his first major league start, striking out seven, walking two, allowing three earned runs, and six hits. His first run allowed was a home run to Nico Hoerner in the fourth inning.After a more than two-hour delay due to rain, the bullpen let Skens down,…
Updated May 12, 2024, 07:19 ISTAddressing rallies in Lahore and Kaza in Spiti, Singh said, “Mr Ranaut must tell the people why he did not visit Spiti and returned from Reckonpeo.” He claimed that Ranaut did not visit Spiti because he feared his comments against the Dalai Lama would raise a black flag. If her mind had been clear, she would have visited Spiti, the Congress leader said. Vikramaditya Singh vs Kangana Ranaut in Mandi Ok Sabha seat (Photo: Instagram)Shimla: parliamentary candidates vikramaditya singh from mandy I swiped his email in Himachal Pradesh. Sabah state election Opponent kangana ranaut On…
Cornerback Ajen Harris (left) and outside linebacker Colin Schooler try to take down an opposing player during a game against the Memphis Showboats on May 11 at Choctaw Stadium. Harris had eight tackles and Schooler had five tackles in the game. Photo credit: Joel Solis The Arlington Renegades (1-6) earned their first win of the season after dominant performances from both teams at Choctaw Stadium. The Renegades never trailed in their 47-23 loss to the Memphis Showboats, leading by as many as 30 points.The Renegades wasted no time on their first downfield drive, with QB Lindsey Scott Jr. finding tight…