Category: PMN Business

Jul 1

Russian media watchdog blacklists outlets linked to Wagner mercenary chief

Article content Russia’s media watchdog blacklisted at least five media outlets affiliated with Wagner mercenary chief Yevgeny Prigozhin and blocked their websites in Russia. The move came after Wagner fighters took control of a Russian military headquarters and advanced on Moscow in what appears to have been an attempted insurrection. Article content As of Saturday, […]
Jul 1

US forest managers urge revelers to swap fireworks for Silly String, but some say not so fast

Breadcrumb Trail Links PMN Business Author of the article: The Associated Press Susan Montoya Bryan Published Jul 01, 2023  •  3 minute read Join the conversation Article content ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP)–Smokey Bear said it best: “Only you can prevent wildfires.” Following in the footsteps of their famous mascot, U.S. Forest Service managers in the drought-stricken […]
Jun 30

Fed’s Goolsbee Says More Data Needed to Determine Next Interest Rate Move

Article content (Bloomberg) — Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago President Austan Goolsbee said it’s too soon to say whether policymakers should raise rates or hold them steady in July, but said inflation remains well above target and has proved more persistent than expected. While some measures of inflation have improved, other categories aren’t coming down […]
Jun 30

Army combat veteran to take over key election security role working with state, local officials

Article content An Army combat veteran with extensive cybersecurity and counterterrorism experience is taking over as one of the nation’s top election security officials, the director of the U.S. Cybersecurity Infrastructure Security Agency announced Friday. In the position, Cait Conley will coordinate with federal, state and local officials responsible for ensuring elections are secure ahead […]