Economic Recession Signs Loom As Interest Rates Rise Rising borrowing costs and consumer uncertainty raise concerns about potential recession amid economic indicators. Warnings of economic recession are becoming more pronounced as indicators like rising interest rates and fluctuated consumer sentiments coalesce to paint a troubling picture for many households and businesses. Recently, the Federal Reserve initiated its decision to raise interest rates once again, marking the highest levels not seen since the early 2000s. The cost of borrowing extends beyond mortgages to personal loans and credit cards, where increased interest rates mean higher monthly payments. If you feel the shake-up from rising interest rates, you’re not alone.

It was not the first time that a wildfire has kept field workers from earning a living. Samuel said he experienced a similar episode while picking fruit in Ventura County during the Thomas fire of 2017-2018. A majority of farming operations in Ventura County are smaller growers that might not have crop insurance or are underinsured because fire coverage is not available for all farms. California's basic fire insurance program is limited to coverage for farm structures and is prohibitively expensive, said Maureen McGuire, executive officer for the Farm Bureau of Ventura County. More than 2,800 people responded as of Thursday, with 91% of those responses coming from field workers.

I thought I was prepared for every malicious, horrible and insane repercussion of a Trump presidency. But the idea that Trump could end racism? Recommended VideosIn an intellectual discussion with Hulk Hogan (an absurdity on its own) Fox News host Laura Ingraham told the retired pro-wrestler turned Trump supporter that she believes Donald Trump has the ability to “end racism.” Yes, you read that correctly. Laura Ingraham thinks that the man who referred to Haiti and African nations as “sh*thole countries” and has referred to Mexicans as “rapists” is will somehow be able to stop other people from being racist. Watching these two debate racism is like watching two piles of cow shit debate cologne brands.

Your further reflexive impulse to ascribe only the most hateful and ignorant motives to people that don’t share your political perspective and voting preferences reflect more the machinations of a shrill ideologue than the probing of a legitimate editor. It appears the timing is indeed right for you to move on to other endeavors. My wife and I will always appreciate the drive and passion you brought to running our community newspaper, but we will not at all miss the brittle arrogance and condescension of your political analysis. All the best to you in your retirement! John ClineShelter Bay

Darryl Worley is saddened to report that his 16 year-old daughter, Savannah, was involved in a serious automobile accident, and is being treated in a Nashville hospital for multiple injuries. “I’m humbly coming to y’all with a very serious request!” the dad of one began. Kimberly called and said Savannah had been in a bad wreck and was being life flighted to Vanderbuilt [sic] Medical Center in Nashville!”“She has a broken leg, bruises, and lacerations! Worley shares Savannah with Kimberly, whom he married in December 2007. The singer was previously married to Beverly Irwin from May 2001 to July 2006.

(more)Paying College Athletes Should Colleges and Universities Pay College Athletes? Feldman explained, “That was a shape-shifting decision that in many ways fundamentally changed economics of college football and college football television. Con 2: Very few college athletes will go pro, so athletes should take advantage of the education being offered in exchange for playing a college sport. Take Action Consider the pro position of the National College Players Association that paying college athletes is a civil rights issue. Analyze the argument that paying athletes would “ruin college sports” from Cody J. McDavis , former college basketball player.

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It appears Vought was right and the story that Trump had nothing to do with Project 2025 was, indeed, just political cover. One of the first things Biden did when he took office was to rescind Trump’s executive order making that shift. Since the first administration of President George Washington, agencies created by Congress have lived in the Executive Branch. Their op-ed begins by redefining congressional authority to create agencies to suggest that agencies are illegitimate. “This would liberate individuals and businesses from illicit regulations never passed by Congress and stimulate the U.S. economy,” they write.

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He warned against a "pan-security" mindset that diverts attention from development, asserting that development is crucial for national security. https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3287391/chinese-economist-calls-balance-between-development-security-us-rivalry?utm_source=rss_feedUS deports a third group of Chinese nationals on repatriation flightSouth China Morning PostThe US has repatriated another group of illegal Chinese immigrants, marking its third such flight in under six months. The Biden administration is focused on ending Chinese ownership of TikTok for national security reasons rather than outright banning the app. The refusal follows a recent meeting between U.S. President Joe Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping, where Biden's National Security Advisor described the talks as constructive. This case marks the largest and longest trial under the national security law, which was enacted by Beijing in 2020 following widespread protests.

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The gift suggestions here all have two things in common: They’re small enough to stow in a stocking, and they give off serious big California energy. What’s big California energy, you ask? $12 at Shop LA TimesHeidi Merrick ’70s SRF socksThese bamboo-fabric socks with a serious 1970s vibe and “SRF LA” print would channel big California energy even if they didn’t have a deep connection to SoCal surf culture. Available both online and in the bricks-and-mortar gift shop. Why not snag one 6.5-ounce jar for their stocking and one for your pantry while you’re placing your order?

Champaign, IL (61820)TodayPeriods of snow and windy. Winds WNW at 25 to 35 mph. Winds could occasionally gust over 50 mph..TonightCloudy skies. NW winds at 25 to 35 mph, decreasing to 10 to 20 mph. Winds could occasionally gust over 40 mph.

Susan Smith denied parole 30 years after killing her sons "I know that what I did was horrible," Smith told a parole board via video link Wednesday. She was convicted of drowning 3-year-old Michael and 14-month-old Alexander in a South Carolina lake in 1994.