Minnesota man ordered to pay $2.5M in fraud case, faces no criminal charges
A Minnesota court has ordered a man to pay nearly $2.5 million in damages, penalties and legal fees after a…
Everyday Economics: A new chair, a shorter statement, a Fed that stopped talking cuts
The Federal Reserve left interest rates alone last Wednesday, holding its benchmark in the 3.50%–3.75% range for a fourth straight…
Illinois congressmen worry as DHS Secretary seeks to ‘protect election integrity’
(The Center Square) – A potential plan to deploy federal immigration agents to polling places this fall is illegal and…
Poll: 70% of Americans ‘concerned’ AI will take jobs
Roughly 70% of Americans said they were at least "somewhat concerned" that artificial intelligence could replace their jobs, according to…
Lawmaker says Pritzker reacted too quickly to Grant Park cross burning
Illinois state Rep. Chris Miller says Gov. J.B. Pritzker should address the political motivations behind a Grant Park cross burning…
Sanders bill would give U.S. stake in AI companies; analyst calls idea ‘nutty’
A U.S. Senate bill would give the federal government a 50% ownership stake in the largest artificial intelligence companies, creating…
Poll: Most Americans don’t trust AI for news
Most Americans say they do not trust artificial intelligence to provide accurate and unbiased information about politics and current events,…
Poll: 6 in 10 voters say country headed in wrong direction
Six in 10 American voters say the country is heading in the wrong direction before this year's midterm elections, an…
Trump shares look at Qatari aircraft for AF1
President Donald Trump shared a look at a new aircraft with The Center Square on Friday that will serve as…
Feds plan for student loan interest rates could cost taxpayers
The U.S. Department of Education is reducing student loan interest rates for borrowers, but critics argue the move could cost…
Altadena residents upset about multiple homes on lots
A member of the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors is frustrated with state laws allowing multiple homes to be…
Cook County taxpayers face projected $550.7 million deficit
(The Center Square) – Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle has projected a budget gap of $550.7 million dollars for…