JTFMax: “Powell Puts December Cut on the Back Burner Amid Rate-Cut Déjà Vu” In Washington this week, Jerome Powell, Chair of the Federal Reserve, delivered a not-so-sweet music note to borrowers and big-ticket spenders alike: yes, the Fed trimmed its benchmark rate for the second time this year, but...
When the Last Aisle Went Dark: Rite Aid’s Farewell Marks the End of an Era Rite Aid, once a familiar stop on America’s main streets and shopping centers, has quietly closed the doors to its final stores after 63 years in business. What began as a single pharmacy in Scranton, Pennsylvania, grew into ...
DLNews Economy: Fed Finally Blinks: First Rate Cut of the Year Marks a Delicate Pivot WASHINGTON – For the first time this year, the U.S. Federal Reserve has cut its benchmark interest rate, trimming a quarter point to a new range of 4.00 to 4.25 percent. The move signals a cautious but notable shif...
DLNews Fundraising: Twelve Nonprofits to Compete for $70,000 at ‘Desert Fast Pitch’Tickets Now on Sale for RAP Foundation’s ‘Shark Tank’-Style Contest on Oct. 2, 2025 Twelve Coachella Valley nonprofits are polishing their best three-minute pitches and getting ready to spar — with kindness, of course...
Lula Rejects “Humiliation” in Tariff Talks as U.S. Raises Duties on Brazilian Goods BRASILIA,— President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva said he sees no current path for direct tariff negotiations with President Donald Trump, in an interview where he stated he will not “humiliate” himself by initiating ta...
DLNews Business Your Water. Our Responsibility. MSWD Releases 2024 Quality Report MSWD is pleased to announce the release of the 2024 annual water quality report. All community water systems in the U.S. are required by the Safe Drinking Water Act to produce and distribute an annual water quality re...
By Seth Millstein for Sentient. Broadcast version by Suzanne Potter for California News Service reporting for the Sentient-Public News Service CollaborationThe avian flu outbreak is entering its fourth year, and egg prices are still sky-high. Donald Trump won the presidency in part on a pledge to lo...
DLNews Biz News: Desert Hot Springs is poised to reduce its cannabis retail tax from 10% to 5%, aligning with other Coachella Valley cities to support a beleaguered industry. The City Council’s unanimous decision on April 8 directed staff to draft an ordinance for the tax cut, with a public hearing ...
DLnews Biz News: With the federal tax deadline looming on April 15, tax professionals are urging last-minute filers to take immediate action. According to the IRS, all returns must be submitted electronically or postmarked by 11:59 p.m. in the taxpayer’s local time zone to avoid penalties. Filing on...
DLNews Biz News: In 2024, global cybersecurity spending soared to $184 billion, a sharp 13% increase from the prior year. This growth underscores the mounting urgency surrounding digital security, but it also signals a tightening race for attention in one of the most crowded corners of the tech worl...
“Made in America: A Family’s Guide to Buying Red, White, and Truly Blue Embarking on a quest to fill your home exclusively with products made entirely in the USA, down to the last screw and stitch, is akin to searching for a unicorn in a field of horses. It's a noble endeavor, but let's navigate the...
Tariff Tag: The Price of Patriotism Rings Up at HomeThey say the other side pays. The receipt says otherwise. Tariffs sound tough. They’re framed as penalties on foreign companies — a patriotic flex meant to level the global playing field. But in the hush of economic reality, a different story plays...
