By CHRISTOPHER RUGABER, Associated Press Economics Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — The Federal Reserve faces an unusually contentious meeting this week that will test Chair Jerome Powell’s ability to corral the necessary support from fellow policymakers for a third straight interest … Continued
By JAMES POLLARD, Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — More and more people are turning to GoFundMe for help covering the cost of housing, food and other basic needs. Related Articles Today in History: December 9, ‘A Charlie Brown Christmas’ … Continued
By GEIR MOULSON, Associated Press BERLIN (AP) — German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said Tuesday that the Trump administration’s new national security strategy underscores the need for Europe to become “much more independent” from the United States in terms of security … Continued
It was long overdue and published discreetly, unaccompanied by the usual presidential speechifying so far. And yet America’s new National Security Strategy — the document that in theory will guide foreign policy during the second administration of Donald Trump — … Continued
After years of city planning, debate and delay, the St. Paul City Council on Wednesday is poised to approve sweeping new development standards along the Mississippi River that would loosen height restrictions downtown while requiring a tiered or stepped-back approach, … Continued
Today is Tuesday, Dec. 9, the 343rd day of 2025. There are 22 days left in the year. Today in history: On Dec. 9, 1965, “A Charlie Brown Christmas,” the first animated TV special featuring characters from the “Peanuts” comic … Continued