Producer Price Index for final demand increased 1.4% in April, the largest jump since March 2022. The Fed has kept interest rates frozen so far in 2026, but it may not continue to do so for much longer. In this climate, locking in a mortgage rate before they have a chance is a good idea.
Rupayan Pal from Bardhaman was the West Bengal HS topper this year. Sreejita Ghosal from Bankura was the fourth topper in the state in 2025. 56 male and 8 female candidates are in top 10 list for 2026. This year, a total of 56 men and women are in the top 10.
Mondelēz argued in court that chocolate bars in the past had a fluctuating weight between 81-100g depending on the product. Another iconic German chocolate bar, Ritter Sport, has changed the weight of some of its flavours, while keeping its distinctive, square shape. Last year, German consumers were not satisfied with the company's explanation and voted in favour of legal action.
Woman on holiday in South Pacific has been infected with hantavirus. She was on a flight from San Francisco to French Polynesia. The woman is not contagious but poses a risk to others, the government says. The WHO said there was "no sign" of a larger outbreak of the virus.
Lebanon's health ministry said 22 people including eight children were killed on Wednesday. Israel intensified strikes on the country, with several deadly raids hitting south of Beirut. 10 people including six children had been killed in strikes on three south Lebanon villages, the ministry said late Wednesday. Since US President Donald Trump announced on April 16 that the leaders of Israel and Leba had agreed to a ceasefire, the war has continued.
More than 1,000 passengers on the Ambition were held in Bordeaux. 49 people fell ill from gastrointestinal sickness. Passengers showing no symptoms are allowed to leave the ship. The company said normal operations would continue including shore excursions. It added that passenger disembarkations had been suspended as a precaution.
The Trump administration is freezing $1.3 billion in Medicaid payments to the state of California because it is, apparently, not taking its rampant fraud problem seriously. “Now, we have red states and blue states that go after fraud aggressively. But we also unfortunately have some states — mostly blue states, unfortunately — that do not take Medicaid fraud very seriously,” said HHS Secretary Tom Price.
“Even if they don’t get much on any of those things, as long as there’s not a blow-up in the meeting, China basically comes out stronger,” says Scott Kennedy. “On the other hand, if the strait remains closed that has very significant implications.”
President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived at the Temple of Heaven, a historic 15th-century site, following a round of talks early Thursday. Trump briefly responded to a question before the tour about how the meeting went, simply describing it as “great” Trump says meeting with Xi was ‘great’
The Israeli military said it struck Hezbollah infrastructure in several areas in southern Lebanon. Hezbollah claimed that it launched additional attacks on Israel. Both sides keep exchanging fire despite a U.S.-brokered ceasefire on April 17. The Israeli attacks since then have killed more than 2,880 people, wounded more than 8,000.
The two leaders will now head to the Temple of Heaven, a popular Beijing tourist site. Trump and Xi will hold their first bilateral meeting of the trip and reunite later today for an expected visit to the temple. Trump was asked about the talks, he said: 'It's great'
Democratic Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) voted with Democrats for the first time. Murkowski has consistently voted against Democrats' efforts to pass a war powers measure. Democrats plan to keep forcing votes on war powers measures, hammering in the point that Trump needs to be reined in in Iran.
Fox News and Fox Business completely ignored President Donald Trump’s statement that he isn't considering Americans' financial situations during negotiations with Iran. Trump said, “The only thing that matters when I'm talking about Iran – they can't have a nuclear weapon.” gas prices and inflation continue to soar in large part due to his ongoing war. Media Matters searched transcripts in the SnapStream video database for all original programming on Fox Business Network and Fox News Channel.
The US Senate confirmed Kevin Warsh as Federal Reserve Chair in a 54-45 vote. Warsh was confirmed Wednesday as chair of the Federal Reserve for a four-year term. Lawmakers first signed off on Warsh's 14-yearterm as a Federal Reserve governor, clear of controversy.
McMaster has not addressed reports that he plans to call a special session after adjournment on May 14. "The General Assembly still has two full days in which to finish its important work, including giving full consideration — as sought by the people — to the important question of redistricting," McMaster said.
Denise Powell won the Democratic primary in Nebraska’s 2nd Congressional District on Wednesday in a contest focused on the state's “blue dot” status in presidential elections. The Republican primary is scheduled for August 14. The winner will go on to represent the state in the U.S. Senate.
Nigel Farage is facing a formal investigation by the parliamentary standards watchdog. He failed to declare a 5 million-pound ($6.8 million) gift from crypto billionaire Christopher Harborne. Farage and his Reform UK party argue the donation, said to cover his security costs, was a purely personal gift exempt from disclosure rules.
Rand Paul's son accused of making antisemitic remarks to US rep. William Paul allegedly said Jewish people were "anti-American" Rep. Mike Lawler said he has not heard from or spoken to Rand Paul since the incident in a D.C. bar on May 12. Lawler recounted the interaction on the steps of the Capitol.
Iran has cut oil deals with Iraq and Pakistan to ship oil and liquefied natural gas from the region. US officials have spent weeks urging China to pressure the Islamic Republic into reopening the strait of Hormuz. Other countries are exploring shipping arrangements similar to Tehran’s deals, sources said.
Fifa warns players could be at risk of heat-related illness if temperatures are above 32C. The World Cup has introduced mandatory three-minute cooling breaks in each half of every match for the tournament. Fifa says it is committed to protecting the health and safety of players, referees, fans, volunteers and staff.
The meeting marks the official start of Trump’s first visit to China since 2017. Trump will receive a formal welcome from Xi at 10 am local time. The meetings are expected to cover a broad range of issues including trade disputes, technology restrictions, Taiwan, regional security and the ongoing conflict involving Iran.
Trump is attending the Beijing summit alongside top American CEOs, including Elon Musk, Tim Cook and Larry Fink. More than a dozen American CEOs are accompanying Trump, including Apple’s Tim Cook, Elon Musk of SpaceX and Tesla and Jensen Huang, whose company, Nvidia, is a central player in AI.
Vice-President Sara Duterte, President Marcos' chief political foe, was impeached by the House of Representatives on Monday for alleged corruption and allegedly making threats against Marcos' life. If found guilty, Sara Duterte will be effectively barred from running for president in 2028. The House voted 257-25 on May 10 to impeach Vice President Sara Duterte.
Jeffrey Epstein was convicted of soliciting prostitution from a minor in 2008. He was under house arrest in Florida at the time of the alleged abuse. The victim says she was offered work by Epstein to help her with her financial troubles. She says he subjected her to rape over a period of three years.
Russia hits Kyiv with drones and ballistic missiles, killing 1 and injuring 31. Attack came hours after a rare daytime attack on Kyiv that killed at least six people. The assault, which involved 800 drones, struck about 20 regions of Ukraine. It was among the longest such attacks during the war.
President Donald Trump arrived in Beijing on May 13 with an entourage that looked more like a roster of candidates for Mar-a-Lago membership than the Foggy Bottom diplomatic corps. The inclusion of Eric Trump, who runs the Trump Organization, also underscored a certain reality, analysts said — that the trip also is a business venture for the family.
World Health Organization Director Dr. Tedros Ghebreyesus says there’s “no sign we are seeing the start of a larger outbreak. A Spanish passenger who was evacuated from the MV Hondius tests positive for hantavirus, according to the Spanish Health Ministry. He is experiencing a “low-grade fever and mild respiratory symptoms,” the ministry says.
The two leaders will now head to the Temple of Heaven, a popular Beijing tourist site. Trump and Xi will hold their first bilateral meeting of the trip and reunite later today for an expected visit to the temple. Trump was asked about the talks, he said: 'It's great'
Israeli leaders have made occasional visits to the UAE in recent years after normalizing relations. Iran has criticized that agreement and has repeatedly suggested over the years that Israel maintained a military and intelligence presence in the Emirates. The UAE’s official WAM news agenc reported that Netanyahu was among the leaders who called the Emirati president to condemn Iranian attacks.
The Israeli military said it struck Hezbollah infrastructure in several areas in southern Lebanon. Hezbollah claimed that it launched additional attacks on Israel. Both sides keep exchanging fire despite a U.S.-brokered ceasefire on April 17. The Israeli attacks since then have killed more than 2,880 people, wounded more than 8,000.
Xi says the U.S. and China "should be partners, not adversaries" "The relationship between China and the USA is going to be better than ever before," he says. "China will absolutely not trade away its principles," Xinhua says. Trump says he and Xi have a "fantastic relationship"
Family of British couple jailed in Iran can’t get in contact with them. The couple, from East Sussex, are currently held in Tehran’s Evin prison. They were sentenced on espionage charges which they vehemently deny. The family now fears that the couple's telephone access has been severed as retribution for speaking publicly.
China is the largest purchaser of Iranian oil, and Secretary of State Marco Rubio said in an interview with Fox News’ Sean Hannity that Trump will make the case for Beijing to exert its influence on Iran. Senate Republicans again blocked Democratic legislation to halt hostilities in Iran. Alaska Republican Sen. Lisa Murkowski bucked her party, becoming the third Republican in the chamber to vote against continuing the war.
There is a federal tax of 18.4 cents per gallon of gasoline. The average price for a gallon of regular gasoline in the United States was $4.511 on May 13. Gas prices have spiked to an average of $ 4.50 per gallon nationally as of Monday, according to AAA.
Israel expresses major concern about Trump and Iran regarding peace talks. U.S. officials are said to have assured Israel that the issue of Iran's stockpile of highly enriched uranium will be dealt with. However, a source said that concerns over ballistic missiles and Tehran's proxy network from the talks are a "big deal"
The Israeli military said it struck Hezbollah infrastructure in several areas in southern Lebanon. Hezbollah claimed that it launched additional attacks on Israel. Both sides keep exchanging fire despite a U.S.-brokered ceasefire on April 17. The Israeli attacks since then have killed more than 2,880 people, wounded more than 8,000.
Saudi warplanes struck militias in Iraq during war, sources say. Saudi fighter jets bombed targets linked to powerful Tehran-backed Shi'ite militias. Retaliatory strikes were also launched from Kuwait into Iraq, sources said. Separately, Reuters reported that Saudi jets bombed Iran-backed militias.
Trump and Xi will meet again on Friday morning before the US president returns to Washington. At the start of their meeting, Xi told Trump the world was watching to see if they could create a new paradigm of relations between great powers. Trump said he had ‘such respect’ for China and for the job Xi had done as leader.
If a seat were to become vacant, Burnham would need to win over the National Executive Committee. If Burnham were to be elected to Parliament, only then could he make a Labour leadership bid. There are two by-elections coming up in Scotland, but Burnham is unlikely to stand in these.