Are Americans' salaries pacing with inflation? It's complicated.
Wealth Enhancement examined Brookings Institution pay data and analysis to determine why Americans feel their wages are not increasing with inflation.
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10 of the most talked-about TV series of 2025
Stacker consulted entertainment outlets and social media chatter to determine 10 of the most talked-about and buzzy shows of 2025.
Continue ReadingFact-checking Trump’s address to Congress
By CNN Staff (CNN) — President Donald Trump made numerous false and misleading claims in his Tuesday speech to a joint session of Congress. The falsehoods spanned a variety of topics, including the economy, climate, immigration and more. In his speech, just under one hour and 40 minutes, Trump also made a number of false
Continue ReadingRare cyclone threatens millions on Australia’s east coast
By Hilary Whiteman, CNN Brisbane, Australia (CNN) — Millions of residents along Australia’s eastern coast are bracing for the arrival of a very slow-moving storm, the strongest tropical cyclone to threaten the region in more than 50 years. Tropical Cyclone Alfred is expected to make landfall early Saturday with the strength of an Atlantic tropical
Continue ReadingTakeaways from Trump’s address to Congress
By Kevin Liptak, CNN (CNN) — President Donald Trump’s first address to Congress since returning to power was both a victory lap following a consequential first 43 days in office and an attempt to justify what he’s done to an American public that may still be digesting his rapid-pace changes. On tariffs, government cuts and
Continue ReadingTakeaways from Trump’s address to Congress
CNN By Kevin Liptak, CNN (CNN) — President Donald Trump’s first address to Congress since returning to power was both a victory lap following a consequential first 43 days in office and an attempt to justify what he’s done to an American public that may still be digesting his rapid-pace changes. On tariffs, government cuts
Continue ReadingFlorida attorney general says the state is conducting active criminal investigation against the Tate brothers
By Michelle Watson, CNN (CNN) — A criminal investigation into online influencer and self-proclaimed misogynist Andrew Tate and his brother Tristan has been opened in Florida, according to the state attorney general Tuesday. Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier has directed the Office of Statewide Prosecution “to execute search warrants and issue subpoenas,” in what he
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Trump protest climbers hang upside-down U.S. flag from atop Monkey Face at Smith Rock State Park
A group of Smith Rock climbers opposed to the Trump administration’s policies decided to hang a U.S. flag upside down – a well-known sign of protest or distress – on the famed Monkey Face feature at the state park on Tuesday, hours before the president’s address to a joint session of Congress.
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Texas Rep. Al Green removed by House Sergeant at Arms after causing disruption
From CNN’s Kit MaherMinutes into President Donald Trump’s joint address to Congress, a disturbance from Democratic Rep. Al Green of Texas resulted in him being escorted out of the chamber by the House Sergeant at Arms. Standing up during Trump’s remarks, Green lifted his cane in the air and started yelling out. “Members are engaging
Continue ReadingTeen charged in connection to death of mother, stepfather in Wisconsin appears in court after fleeing state in stolen family vehicle
By Kathryn Merck Click here for updates on this story WAUKESHA, Wisconsin (WDJT) — A Waukesha teen who was charged in connection to the deaths of his mother and stepfather appeared in court in Kansas for the first time since he’s been arrested. According to the criminal complaint, 17-year-old Nikita Casap was absent from class
Continue ReadingTeen charged in connection to death of mother, stepfather in Wisconsin appears in court after fleeing state in stolen family vehicle
WDJT, BROADCASTIFY, CNN By Kathryn Merck Click here for updates on this story WAUKESHA, Wisconsin (WDJT) — A Waukesha teen who was charged in connection to the deaths of his mother and stepfather appeared in court in Kansas for the first time since he’s been arrested. According to the criminal complaint, 17-year-old Nikita Casap was
Continue ReadingGrupo de migrantes deportados por EE.UU. sale de Costa Rica en “retorno voluntario”, dice el Gobierno
Por Djenane Villanueva, CNN en Español La dirección de Migración y Extranjería de Costa Rica informó que este martes se concretó el “retorno voluntario” de dos migrantes de Azerbaiyán, que forman parte del primer grupo de 200 personas deportadas por Estados Unidos el 20 y el 26 de febrero. La Oficina de Prensa del Ministerio
Continue ReadingVeterans Affairs Secretary Doug Collins is the designated survivor for Trump’s address to Congress
By Kaitlan Collins and Betsy Klein, CNN (CNN) — Veterans Affairs Secretary Doug Collins is this year’s designated survivor, according to a White House official, retreating from Washington to an undisclosed location during President Donald Trump’s address to a joint session of Congress Tuesday evening. Collins will stay away from the US Capitol, fulfilling the
Continue ReadingLutnick: US could announce trade deal Wednesday with Mexico and Canada after imposing tariffs
CNN By Bryan Mena, Elijah Shama and Vanessa Yurkevich, CNN (CNN) — US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick said that President Donald Trump could announce a trade deal with Mexico and Canada as soon as tomorrow, just one day after the US imposed punishing tariffs on the two nations and sparked retaliatory levies. “I think he’s
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Life and Career Readiness Night prepares high schoolers for next step
Bend, Ore. (KTVZ) — One very motivated student at Caldera High School has created an event for students to figure out life after high school. It’s not just a college fair. It also includes presentations from trade schools and local employees. Students from all schools and grades are invited to to the event. The Life
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Protests and town halls: Local Democratic legislators react to joint address
President Donald Trump addressed congressional leaders, talking immigration, tariffs, and government efficiency. Oregon legislators like District Five representative Janelle Bynum say following the address she is disappointed and called to, “reject Trump’s destruction.”
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‘Say No to Kings in America’ protest in Bend draws crowd
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Peace Corner in downtown Bend was filled with protesters Tuesday afternoon. While they brought signs for a variety of issues, protesters focused on perceived abuses of executive power by President Trump and Elon Musk.
Continue ReadingArgentina y EE.UU., cada vez más cerca: ¿qué implicaría el acuerdo de libre comercio que Milei busca firmar con Trump?
Análisis de Emiliano Giménez, CNN en Español En un contexto de endurecimiento de su política comercial con el mundo, el presidente de Estados Unidos, Donald Trump, dejó la puerta abierta a un acuerdo de libre comercio con Argentina, mientras establece a partir de este 4 de marzo aranceles del 25% para importaciones procedentes de México
Continue ReadingNueva incautación de droga en el mar de las Galápagos; Ecuador busca más apoyo internacional en el combate al narcotráfico
Por Ana María Cañizares, CNN en Español La Policía de Ecuador informó este martes sobre la incautación de más de una tonelada de droga en el mar que rodea las emblemáticas islas Galápagos, donde las autoridades del país realizan labores en cooperación con Estados Unidos. La operación de incautación se realizó en alta mar cerca
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Oregon launches website to commemorate America’s upcoming 250th anniversary
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The America 250 Oregon Commission recently announced the launch of Oregon’s official U.S. Semiquincentennial website, oregon250.org. In this digital space, the public can browse a community events calendar, explore online exhibitions, and access resources for getting involved in this nationwide commemoration. The site also includes links to all nine of Oregon’s federally recognized tribes,
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