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Russia shuts down dollar and euro trading after sweeping US sanctions take aim at Moscow’s financial lifelines

The Wednesday party took place in Moscow.Getty Images Russia’s Moscow Exchange halted dollar and euro trading on Thursday. That’s after the US announced a broad sanctions package, which included the central exchange. Although Russians can still buy dollars over-the-counter, this will make exchange rates pricier. Russia’s central exchange has barred dollar and euro trading, spelling […]

Billion-dollar disasters have been sweeping across the US this year

Two severe weather events in May brought the number of billion-dollar disasters for the United States in 2024 up to nearly a dozen. The month began with a tornado outbreak from May 6 to May 10 that stretched across 23 states, going from South Dakota to Florida. There were 167 tornadoes confirmed, including a deadly […]

This Bay Area island has an impressive new park with sweeping Bay views

SAN FRANCISCO – It boasts a sweeping 360 degree view of the San Francisco Bay. The city’s newest public park perched on Yerba Buena Island opened this month, as it marked a milestone in the revitalization of the former island naval base. Located on the westernmost peak of Yerba Buena Island, Panorama Park was built […]

Biden signs sweeping aviation safety, reform bill into law

By David Shepardson WASHINGTON (Reuters) -President Joe Biden signed on Thursday sweeping aviation legislation that will boost U.S. air traffic controller staffing, increase funding to avert runway close-call incidents and speed up refunds for canceled flights. The $105 billion, five-year measure reauthorizes the Federal Aviation Administration. It prohibits airlines from charging fees for families to […]

U.S. Senate passes sweeping aviation safety, consumer bill. What to know

Increased consumer protections may be on the way for airline passengers after a Federal Aviation Administration reauthorization bill was passed by the Senate last week. Sen. Chuck Schumer announced the Senate’s passage of the five-year, $105 billion bill Friday. “It’s a win-win-win: a win for our Upstate NY airports, a win for safety and win […]

Trump attacks Biden, sweeping criminal charges at raucous New Jersey rally

WILDWOOD, N.J. −Angered by his criminal indictments, former President Donald Trump declared Saturday during a campaign rally that “the gloves are off” and promised a brutal election against President Joe Biden, one centered on rooting out what he called America’s “enemies from within.” It was another sign the election is on a dark path, even […]