US economy grows at solid pace to start 2026

People walk along Broadway with shopping bags in Manhattan on February 27, 2026 in New York City. (Spencer Platt/Getty Images) (NEW YORK) — The United States economy grew at a solid pace over the first three months
Scoreboard roundup — 4/29/26

(NEW YORK) — Here are the scores from Wednesday’s sports events: NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATIONMagic 109, Pistons 116Raptors 120, Cavaliers 125Rockets 99, Lakers 93 NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUECanadiens 3, Lightning 2Penguins 0, Flyers 1Mammoth 4, Golden Knights 5 MAJOR
Fed Reserve holds rates steady for third time this year, as Powell transition nears

The Federal Reserve chose to keep interest rates unchanged on Wednesday, extending a pause that has now lasted three consecutive meetings in 2026. The decision comes as policymakers confront rising inflation tied to a surge in global
Supreme Court strikes down Louisiana’s congressional map, further weakens Voting Rights Act

The Supreme Court issued a major decision on Wednesday that significantly limits how race can be used when drawing electoral maps, striking down Louisiana’s congressional district plan and narrowing the scope of the Voting Rights Act in
