The Fed did it, again
The Federal Reserve orders another big interest rate hike. Hurricane season: It ain't over 'til it's over. A couple of new storms are churning in the Atlantic basin. And bust out the crayons – we're looking for your "I Voted" sticker designs!
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Fed hikes interest rate (again)
In an effort to beat back inflation, the Federal Reserve plowed ahead with a fourth straight historically large interest rate hike Wednesday. The key short-term rate was raised by three-quarters of a percentage point to a range of 3.75% to 4%, a “restrictive” level intended to further slow an already wobbly economy. But as the Fed’s campaign increasingly risks a recession next year, the question now is: Will it dial back the hikes in December, or wait until inflation shows clear signs of abating? Fed Chair Jerome Powell said the pace could slow, but "it's very premature to be thinking about pausing. We have a ways to go." How will it affect you? Here's everything we know.
How another supersized rate hike may shake up your finances.
How to fix high inflation and weak growth? Boost worker productivity.
Pair of late-season hurricanes forms in the Atlantic
Hello Lisa. Hello Martin. Two Atlantic storms strengthened into Category 1 hurricanes Wednesday with just a few weeks left in the 2022 hurricane season. Hurricane Martin in the northern Atlantic will pose no threat to land. Effects from Lisa were expected to arrive in Central America by Wednesday afternoon, according to the National Hurricane Center. It's somewhat rare for late-season hurricanes to form, but experts predict at least one more tropical cyclone before the season officially ends on Nov. 30. What does it mean for the rest of the year?
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Takeoff was killed, and people recorded it. Where's the empathy?
On Tuesday morning, Migos rapper Takeoff was killed during a Houston shooting – a moment that was recorded, posted and even shared by media outlets like TMZ. When it comes to celebrity deaths, the instinct for some people is to treat the news as entertainment. Takeoff was an influential and popular musician, but he was also a human being who deserves respect and compassion. Most people would never record the death of a stranger, let alone someone they know. So why do we feel more comfortable consuming famous people's tragedies? Keep reading.
Remembering Takeoff: 'A true student of Hip Hop.' A look at his legacy.
Deion Sanders won't let Jackson State football players leave Houston hotel after Takeoff's death.
Farm contractors used by Georgia senator tied to a major human trafficking case
Russ Goodman, a Georgia state senator running for reelection as a farmer who wants to “plow the field for a brighter future,” has routinely hired a family of farm labor contractors who have a history of labor violations and are linked to a human trafficking investigation known as Operation Blooming Onion – one of the largest criminal cases ever prosecuted concerning labor trafficking of foreign farmworkers. Goodman told USA TODAY in an email that he wasn’t aware of the connection and had never witnessed or heard anything that would indicate there were any issues with the farm's contractors. Keep reading.
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Commanders' Dan Snyder hires bank to 'consider potential transactions.'
Man pretended to be Stanford student, lived on campus for nearly a year.
Russian generals reportedly discuss using nuclear weapons in Ukraine.
Country music star Tim McGraw – son of Phillies legend Tug McGraw – wore his dad's jersey to the World Series.
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Ever wanted to create your own 'I Voted' sticker design? Now's your chance.
The midterm elections are just under a week away – and I think the “I Voted” stickers are getting a little stale. Don’t you? Let’s design our own!
We’re looking for your designs for “I Voted” stickers! You don't actually win anything, except for my eternal respect – but you could see your design in a future newsletter and on Twitter and Instagram. And isn’t it everyone’s dream to see their artwork posted on social media by a national news organization?
Just a few rules:
It must be a truly original design by you – no stock artwork, please!
Designs must be nonpartisan.
Your sticker must include the words "I voted" somewhere.
Please – nothing vulgar, violent, or graphic.
So put that creative brain to work: Bust out the crayons, fire up a graphic design program – or just doodle something on your phone or tablet! Whether you’re an aspiring Picasso or just love to participate when newsletters ask for something weird, we’re so excited to see what you’ll create.
👉 Go here to submit your design! 👈
We'll collect your submissions until Monday, Nov. 7. Look for them in our newsletters and social media on Election Day: Tuesday, Nov. 8.
Need inspiration? Check out this psychedelic head with legs that won a contest in New York.
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