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Federal Reserve (Fed) Bank of New York President John Williams said in a speech released by text on Thursday that monetary policy remains “well positioned” for the current economy, while warning that inflation may take longer to return to the Fed’s 2% target than previously expected.Key takeaways:Williams pushed back the expected return to the Fed’s 2% inflation target from 2027 to 2028.He reiterated that monetary policy is “well-positioned” for the current economic environment.Williams expects inflation to moderate to around 3.5% this year, with price pressure easing gradually over time.He said it remains “imperative” for the Federal Reserve to bring inflation…

How Can Businesses Ensure Inclusive Language In L&D Programs? In 2026, corporate learning has reached new technological heights. We now harness AI-driven, hyper-personalized learning journeys, deploy captivating VR simulations, and analyze complex data to track skill acquisition. However, amidst all this innovation lies a lingering issue: our vocabulary and the frequent lack of inclusive language in L&D programs. Take a moment to reflect on your organization’s onboarding module or compliance training. More often than not, the language used feels stuck in a rigid, binary past. You might find case studies laden with “he/she” pronouns, video scripts that welcome “ladies and…

Kevin Pearsall, 59, allegedly began filming his employees undressing at a California locker room in August 2024Kevin Pearsall, a former California State Parks superintendentCredit: Jeff Gritchen/MediaNews Group/Orange County Register via GettyNEED TO KNOWFormer California State Parks superintendent Kevin Pearsall is accused of secretly recording nearly two dozen male employees in a locker roomHidden cameras allegedly captured audio and video of 23 men over an 11-month period at Bolsa Chica State Beach beginning in August 2024Pearsall retired after the investigation began and could face up to 18 years in jail if convictedA former leader of California State Parks has been accused…

Over 20 years ago, a young aspiring actor in Los Angeles filmed a video where he shot himself in the chest for the skateboarding magazine Big Brother. Around the same time, a group of tearaways in West Chester, Pennsylvania were making a name for themselves recording stunts and skits under the name Camp Kill Yourself. This was America in the late 1990s. This was the birth of Jackass.Three seasons of television, four movies and countless hospital visits later, Johnny Knoxville and his merry band of japesters are calling time on their life-long love of getting injured on camera. Jackass: Best and Last arrives into a world that’s extremely different…

Di tengah dominasi film aksi modern dengan efek visual berlebihan, Phantom hadir sebagai tontonan yang terasa berbeda. Film Bollywood bertema spionase ini bukan hanya menawarkan ledakan dan kejar-kejaran, tetapi juga membawa emosi, konflik batin, dan nuansa patriotisme yang cukup kuat. Tidak heran jika banyak penonton masih membicarakan keseruan film Phantom meski sudah bertahun-tahun sejak perilisannya.Dibintangi oleh aktor kawakan dengan karakter yang intens, Phantom sukses membangun atmosfer tegang sejak menit awal. Penonton diajak mengikuti misi rahasia lintas negara yang penuh risiko. Namun di balik aksi tersebut, film ini juga menyimpan cerita tentang rasa kehilangan, trauma, dan tekad untuk menuntaskan luka masa…

Washington Freedom (WF) will take on Seattle Orcas (SO) in Match 9 of Major League Cricket (MLC) 2026 at the Oakland Coliseum in Oakland. The two teams have already met once this season, with Seattle securing a memorable five-wicket victory, making this clash an opportunity for Freedom to settle the score.Washington entered the game with renewed confidence after registering a commanding 30-run win over MI New York in their previous outing. Mitchell Owen stole the spotlight with a sensational 155-run knock, helping Steve Smith’s side post the highest total of the season so far. While the batting unit appears to…

Group K remains one of the more interesting groups heading into the final matchday. Colombia have already secured a place in the knockout stage, while Portugal still need one more positive result to confirm qualification. Ronaldo Leads Portugal to Beat Uzbekistan Portugal bounced back from their opening draw by thrashing Uzbekistan 5-0. Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice, while Nuno Mendes, Rafael Leão, and an own goal from Abduvohid Nematov completed the scoring. The victory moved Roberto Martinez’s side onto four points and into second place. The defeat effectively ended Uzbekistan’s World Cup hopes. After losing their first two matches, they can…

The amount of money owed to energy suppliers by customers has risen again to a new record high of £4.79bn.Regulator Ofgem said that total debt and arrears in England, Wales and Scotland had risen by 15% in a year.The data, external is updated every three months, with the newly-published figures covering the period from January to the end of March. They relate to energy customers who have been in debt for more than three months.Average arrears for those without a repayment plan hit £1,876 for electricity and £1,623 for gas – more than twice the amount as those who have…

Strategy Inc. (NASDAQ: MSTR) shares fell more than 10% Tuesday to $92, a two-year low, as bitcoin cratered below $60,000 and an analyst note from CryptoQuant warned the company has overextended itself and should halt bitcoin purchases before its financial situation deteriorates further. Bitcoin fell to roughly $59,000 on the day, a drop of more than $6,700 or about 5%, its worst single-day loss in months. The selloff sparked a liquidation cascade across crypto derivatives markets, with roughly $1.1 billion in leveraged positions forcibly closed within a 24-hour window. The move pushed bitcoin below the average cost basis for all…

Hamburg Days started production in Germany and Liverpool in May.The Beatles performed more than 250 gigs in the German port city between 1960 and 1962.The series has been inspired by the memoirs of Klaus Voormann, who met the band in Hamburg as a young artist and went on to design the cover of their Revolver album in 1966 before later appearing on John Lennon, Ringo Starr and George Harrison’s solo albums.Producers said the series would show the band – which at the time included bassist Stuart Sutcliffe and drummer Pete Best – meeting Voorman and photographer Astrid Kirchherr.The drama has…