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Natalie ShermanBusiness reporter Bloomberg/Getty It’s finally happening. After months of economic debate and mounting attacks from US President Donald Trump, the US central bank is poised to cut interest rates on Wednesday. The Federal Reserve is widely expected to announce it is lowering the target for its key lending rate by 0.25 percentage points. That will put it in a …

Ousted CDC director expected to push back against RFK Jr.’s version of her firing  Politico Former C.D.C. Director to Tell Lawmakers She Was ‘Fired for Holding the Line’  The New York Times Ousted CDC director Susan Monarez to warn of “real risk” for vaccines for children if vaccine panel meets this week  CBS News Ex-CDC director set to tell senators that RFK Jr. …

A key federal vaccine advisory panel whose members were recently replaced by Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is expected to vote to recommend delaying until age 4 the hepatitis B vaccine that’s currently given to newborns, according to two former senior Centers for Disease Control and Prevention officials. “There is going to likely be a discussion …

Carl Heastie, Another Democratic Holdout, Is Expected to Endorse Mamdani  The New York Times Kathy Hochul’s endorsement hasn’t moved the needle for Zohran Mamdani  Politico Why have top Democratic leaders failed to endorse rising star Zohran Mamdani?  The Guardian Opinion | Endorsing Mamdani shows Democrats are ‘spineless’  The Washington Post The Democratic Party is in fits over Mamdani’s bid for NYC mayor. Republicans are …

Hims & Hers Health Stock Drops on FDA Warning Letter 35 minutes ago Shares of Hims & Hers Health (HIMS) sank 6% after the company received a warning letter from the Food and Drug Administration. The FDA sent a warning letter to Hims & Hers Health. Cheng Xin / Getty Images The FDA said the firm’s “claims concerning compounded semaglutide …

PROVO, Utah (AP) — Prosecutors are preparing to file a capital murder charge Tuesday against the Utah man who authorities say held a “leftist ideology” and may have been “radicalized” online before he was arrested in the assassination of Charlie Kirk. Charges against 22-year-old Tyler Robinson are expected to come ahead of the first court hearing since he was accused …

The sweetpotato feeds millions worldwide, especially in sub-Saharan Africa, where its natural resilience to climate extremes makes it crucial for food security. But this humble root vegetable has guarded its genetic secrets for decades. Now, scientists have finally decoded its complex genome, revealing an intricate origin story and providing powerful tools to help improve this vital crop. Sweetpotato DNA is …

Key Takeaways The Federal Reserve is likely to cut its benchmark interest rate by a quarter-point to a range of 4% to 4.25%, but that is far short of the massive rate cuts President Donald Trump has demanded. In a social media post on Monday, Trump said Fed Chair Jerome Powell should make a rate cut “bigger than he had …

EAGAN, Minn. — Vikings Head Coach Kevin O’Connell on Monday announced J.J. McCarthy suffered an ankle sprain against the Falcons in Week 2 and is not expected to be available for Minnesota’s Week 3 game vs. Bengals. O’Connell said the Vikings anticipate Carson Wentz starting and undrafted rookie Max Brosmer will back up Wentz. O’Connell said McCarthy suffered the ankle …

Imagn Images Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow is slated for surgery on his turf toe and is expected to be sidelined for three months, CBS Sports NFL insider Jonathan Jones reports. Burrow suffered an injury during the second quarter of Sunday’s 31-27 win against the Jacksonville Jaguars when  Arik Armstead sacked him.  Burrow stayed on the turf for several moments before …