The Trump administration’s new order could lead to the detention of thousands of legal refugees

The Trump administration’s new order could lead to the detention of thousands of legal refugees

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Trump administration has issued a new order that could lead to the arrest of tens of thousands of refugees who are in the United States legally but do not yet have permanent residency, undoing years of legal and immigration safeguards. A memo filed by the Department of Homeland Security ahead of … Read more

The best savings accounts as inflation falls

The best savings accounts as inflation falls

UK households are often looking for ways to make their money go further amid the cost of living crisis, and savings accounts can help you improve your finances this year. The Bank of England’s (BoE) decision to keep interest rates at 3.75% this month brought no relief to mortgage holders but was good news for … Read more

I ate oatmeal every day for a week and this is what happened to my body

I ate oatmeal every day for a week and this is what happened to my body

As a dietitian, I’m often the one encouraging others to make oatmeal a regular place at the breakfast table. So when my editor challenged me to eat oatmeal every day for an entire week and share what happened, I couldn’t pass up the opportunity to see what it was like (I’ve already tried eating spinach … Read more

Andrew’s shocked and haunted photo will be part of how the arrest is remembered

Andrew’s shocked and haunted photo will be part of how the arrest is remembered

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor’s shocked, disbelieving and haunted face will become part of how his arrest will be remembered. Not a particularly edifying sight. Andrew is slumped in the backseat of a car after his release, fingers cupped either in prayer or protection. His collar is up. Besides, his collar felt. Was Andrew’s shocked expression the way … Read more

California restaurant service charge sparks anger, threats as it highlights tipping’s racist past

California restaurant service charge sparks anger, threats as it highlights tipping’s racist past

Geoff Davis doesn’t want his employees to rely on tips. The acclaimed chef, who worked in restaurants and cocktail bars in the Bay Area and wine country before opening Oakland soul-food restaurant Burdell, points out on customer receipts that tipping culture in the United States has a racist history — rooted in low-paid, relegated jobs … Read more

Rob Reiner’s family reportedly kept distance from alleged killer son Nick amid his prison stint

Rob Reiner’s family reportedly kept distance from alleged killer son Nick amid his prison stint

Nick Reiner He reportedly has yet to receive visits from family members during his time in prison after being charged with the murders of his parents, Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner. Relatives are said to be keeping their distance as they struggle to come to terms with the allegations against him, while also mourning … Read more

The Supreme Court ruling focuses on Trump’s biggest liabilities

The Supreme Court ruling focuses on Trump’s biggest liabilities

The US Supreme Court is preparing to rule on President Trump’s tariffs, with a potential ruling as early as Friday. The court is to decide whether the president acted legally or exceeded his power. The court heard arguments last year on whether Trump exceeded his authority under the International Economic Emergency Act (IEEPA) when he … Read more

Eating oatmeal for two days has unexpected impact on heart health, study suggests

Eating oatmeal for two days has unexpected impact on heart health, study suggests

Eating oats for a short period of time could have a profound impact on cholesterol levels, according to a recent study. Researchers at the University of Bonn in Germany conducted a study in which adults ate a low-calorie diet almost exclusively of oatmeal for two days. All participants suffered from metabolic syndrome associated with a … Read more

Trump’s tariffs are a “dirty tax” that will worsen the $38.6 trillion national debt crisis in the long term, a top analyst says.

Trump’s tariffs are a “dirty tax” that will worsen the .6 trillion national debt crisis in the long term, a top analyst says.

Kent Smettes, faculty director of the Penn Wharton Budget Model, challenges the narrative that tariffs are a tool to protect domestic industry. In a recent interview with wealth, Smettes backed what he said was his long-standing view that large-scale tariffs are a “dirty VAT” (value-added tax) — a policy he believes is far more damaging … Read more

Mortgage rates fall to the lowest level in nearly 4 years

Mortgage rates fall to the lowest level in nearly 4 years

Mortgage rates fell sharply this week as tensions between the US and Iran fueled the possibility of military conflict. Inflation concerns also persisted, as shown in the minutes of the Federal Reserve’s last meeting. The 30-year fixed mortgage rate fell 8 basis points to 6.01 percent in the week ended Wednesday, according to Freddie Mac. … Read more