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    Powell to remain on Fed board after chair term ends▼Fed chair Jerome Powell says he will stay on central bank's board after term expires next month✉newsBusinessBanking8 d ago

    Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell says he will stay on the central bank's board of governors after his term as chair expires next month. The announcement keeps him involved in US monetary policy even as a successor takes over the top role, a move drawing attention amid ongoing debate over interest rates and the Fed's leadership transition.

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    Amir Jangoo is trending as the West Indies posted a record 405/7 in the second ODI against India, their first total above 400 in ODI cricket. John Campbell hit a 65-ball century, eclipsing Chris Gayle and Lendl Powell, while debutant Auqib Nabi conceded heavily. India's chase of 406 was under way, prompting debate about Gautam Gambhir's bowling resources.

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    Education Secretary Lucy Powell taunts Manchester United fans in Commons●WATCH: Education Secretary and Manchester City fan Lucy Powell: "Can I just say to all those United fans who have been g𝕏xGB8K4 d ago

    Education Secretary Lucy Powell, a Manchester City supporter, taunted Manchester United fans, saying to those who had been gloating all week: "You're still crap and you know you are." The clip has drawn wide attention, mixing amusement and criticism about a senior minister using partisan football banter in a formal setting.

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    DOJ Will Not Reopen Criminal Probe Into Fed's Powell●DOJ Not Reopening Criminal Probe Into Powell, Blanche Says✉newsBusinessBanking2 d ago

    The Justice Department will not reopen a criminal investigation into Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, according to comments by Todd Blanche, who serves as Deputy Attorney General. The decision closes off, for now, a politically charged effort pursued earlier this year amid White House criticism of Powell over the Fed's headquarters renovation costs and interest rate policy. The announcement is drawing attention because of tensions between the Trump administration and the central bank.

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    Trump Adviser Calls for Powell to Exit as Bitcoin Watches Fed●Trump Adviser Calls for Powell Exit as Bitcoin Watches Fed’s Next Move✉newsBusinessCrypto44 min ago

    An adviser to Donald Trump has called for Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell to step down, a remark drawing attention in financial and crypto circles. Markets, including Bitcoin, are closely watching the Fed's next policy moves, and any sign of leadership change at the central bank is being read as potentially significant for interest rates and risk assets.

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    Denise Powell Could Make History in Nebraska▼Denise Powell Could Make History in Nebraska — But That’s Not Why She’s Running✉newsWorldUS Politics7 d ago

    Denise Powell is running for office in Nebraska and could become the first person of her background elected to the position if she wins. In an interview, Powell emphasized that making history is not her motivation, pointing instead to the policy issues and community concerns driving her campaign. The profile highlights her candidacy as notable in a state not often at the center of firsts.

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    Stunning sunset closes first day of October in Powell, Wyoming●THIS is the way to end the first day of October in the Rockies: a beautiful sunset captured by Greg Wise in Powell, WyomMmastodonEnvironmentWeather233 d ago

    A striking sunset photographed by Greg Wise in Powell, Wyoming is drawing attention on the first day of October. The image, shared alongside forecasts for the Rockies, is being highlighted by local weather presenters covering southern Montana and northern Wyoming, with viewers praising the colorful sky as a striking way to welcome the new month.

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    West Indies opener John Campbell has scored the fastest ODI century by a West Indian, reaching three figures in 65 balls against India in their ongoing ODI series. The innings eclipses previous records held by Chris Gayle and Kieran Powell and comes as India and the West Indies contest their second ODI, with cricket fans and media across India, the Caribbean and beyond celebrating the milestone.

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    DOJ Says It Will Not Reopen Criminal Probe Into Fed's Powell●DOJ Not Reopening Criminal Probe Into Fed’s Powell, Blanche Says✉newsBusinessBanking2 d ago

    US Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche said the Justice Department will not reopen a criminal investigation into Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, according to Bloomberg. The statement puts an end to speculation that the department might revive scrutiny of the central bank chief. The news is drawing attention from markets and banking watchers given the Fed's independence and Powell's role in setting interest rate policy.

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    Trump economic advisor says it's time for Powell to leave Fed▼Trump economic advisor says 'it's time' for Powell to leave Fed, calls extended tenure 'unprecedented'✉newsBusinessBanking22 h ago

    A top economic advisor to Donald Trump is publicly calling for Jerome Powell to step down as chair of the Federal Reserve, describing his extended tenure at the central bank as 'unprecedented' and saying 'it's time' for him to go. The comments add to ongoing pressure from Trump's circle on the Fed's leadership and its independence over monetary policy.

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    Global Bond Rout Reaches Worrying New Levels▼The Global Bond Rout Reaches Worrying New Levels https://www.nytimes.com/2026/10/01/business/dealbook/bond-rout-trump-poMmastodonBusiness44 d ago

    Government bond selling has intensified worldwide, with yields climbing to new highs and raising alarm among investors. The New York Times reports the rout is tied to concerns over US fiscal policy under President Trump and pressure on Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, stirring fears about borrowing costs and market stability globally.

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    Trump Aide Hassett Says Powell Should 'Move On' From Fed Board▼Trump Aide Hassett Says Powell Should ‘Move On’ From Fed Board✉newsBusinessBanking19 h ago

    Kevin Hassett, a senior adviser to President Trump, said Jerome Powell should 'move on' from the Federal Reserve's Board of Governors after his term as chair ends in May 2026. The remarks add to sustained pressure from the White House on the Fed's leadership and raise fresh questions about the central bank's independence, with markets and economists watching closely for signs of political interference in monetary policy.

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    Justice Department won't reopen probe into Fed Chair Powell●DOJ says it won't reopen probe into Fed's Powell✉newsBusinessBanking2 d ago

    The US Department of Justice says it will not reopen an investigation into Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, Axios reports. The decision closes the door on renewed scrutiny of the central bank chief, whose leadership of monetary policy has drawn political pressure. Observers see the move as significant for the Fed's independence ahead of ongoing interest rate debates.

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    David Cameron: a career seemingly proving Enoch Powell right●David Cameron: The Prime Minister Who Kept Proving Enoch Powell Right Enoch Powell famously observed that “all politicalMmastodonWorldElections32 d ago

    A new commentary on David Cameron argues that Enoch Powell's famous line that "all political careers end in failure" applies squarely to the former Prime Minister. The piece frames Cameron's time in Downing Street and his later returns to government as a series of misjudgements, sparking debate about his legacy, from austerity and the Brexit referendum to his recent stints as Foreign Secretary.

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    WSJ declares an end to the Fed building renovation fiasco▼The End of the Fed Building Fiasco https://www.wsj.com/opinion/federal-reserve-building-inspector-general-report-jerome-MmastodonBusinessFinance45 d ago

    A Wall Street Journal opinion piece argues the controversy over the Federal Reserve's headquarters renovation is over, following an inspector general report touching on Chair Jerome Powell. The article also references Kevin Warsh, suggesting the episode has implications for Fed leadership. The op-ed frames the long-running criticism of the building project's cost and oversight as having run its course.

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    Fed Watchdog Clears Costly Renovations of Wrongdoing●Fed's Watchdog Finds No Misconduct or Illegal Activity in Costly Renovations https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/30/businessMmastodonBusiness45 d ago

    The Federal Reserve's internal watchdog has concluded that no misconduct or illegal activity took place in connection with the central bank's expensive headquarters renovation project. The findings come after political scrutiny of the renovation's price tag, which had drawn criticism from the Trump administration and fed into tensions between President Trump and Fed Chair Jerome Powell over the central bank's management and independence.

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    DOJ declines to reopen criminal probe into Jerome Powell▼DOJ says it will not reopen criminal probe into former Fed Chair Powell✉newsBusinessBanking2 d ago

    The US Department of Justice says it will not reopen a criminal investigation into Jerome Powell, the former Chair of the Federal Reserve. The decision closes the door on reviving the probe, and observers are watching what the move means for the central bank's independence and the Justice Department's handling of cases involving senior financial officials.

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    James Madison Dukes Close Out Jimmy Powell Invitational▼Dukes Wrap Up Play at Jimmy Powell Invitational✉newsSportTennis1 d ago

    James Madison University athletics reports that the Dukes have wrapped up play at the Jimmy Powell Invitational, a collegiate tennis tournament. The announcement closes out the team's participation in the event, though no match results or individual performances were included in the initial report.

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    Powell cleared in Fed headquarters 'Versailles' renovation row, still criticized▼Jerome Powell off the hook for the ‘Palace of Versailles’ renovation — but he’s still guilty of being a lousy Fed Chair✉newsBusinessBanking1 d ago

    New York Post commentary says Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell is off the hook for the lavish renovation of the Fed's Washington headquarters, a project critics dubbed the 'Palace of Versailles.' The piece, however, continues to attack his leadership, calling him a lousy Fed chair amid ongoing disputes over interest-rate policy and Trump administration pressure on the central bank.

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    Justice Department declines to reopen Jay Powell investigation●DoJ declines to reopen investigation into former Fed chair Jay Powell https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/oct/02/dMmastodonWorld22 d ago

    The US Department of Justice has declined to reopen an investigation into Jay Powell, the former chair of the Federal Reserve. The decision closes the door on renewed scrutiny of the former central bank chief. Observers are watching closely given the political sensitivities surrounding the Fed and its relationship with the Trump administration.

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    SETI scientists discuss lunar science and alien technology search on radio●🌙 What can the Moon tell us about its past — and perhaps even about technology beyond Earth? Dr. Tyler Powell and SETI IMmastodonScience53 h ago

    Dr. Tyler Powell and SETI Institute researcher Dr. Sofia Sheikh appeared on Science Friday to discuss what the Moon reveals about its own history and the search for technology beyond Earth. Their conversation covered a newly discovered lunar impact crater and the hunt for microscopic technosignatures, linking planetary science with the search for extraterrestrial intelligence.

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    DoJ declines to reopen investigation into Jay Powell●DoJ declines to reopen investigation into former Fed chair Jay Powell https://www. theguardian.com/business/2026/ oct/02MmastodonWorld33 d ago

    The US Department of Justice has declined to reopen an investigation into Jerome Powell, the former chair of the Federal Reserve. The decision, reported by the Guardian and attributed to deputy attorney general Todd Blanche, closes off a push tied to the Trump administration to revisit scrutiny of Powell, whose leadership of the central bank repeatedly put him at odds with the White House over interest rate policy.

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    Trump adviser Hassett urges Powell to quit Fed board▼Trump adviser Hassett urges Powell to leave Fed board after renovation report✉newsBusinessBanking23 h ago

    Kevin Hassett, a senior adviser to Donald Trump, has called on Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell to resign from the Fed's board of governors following a report into the costly renovation of the Fed's headquarters. The demand escalates Trump's ongoing pressure campaign against Powell over interest rate policy, with the renovation spending controversy providing fresh ammunition for critics of the Fed chair.

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    Watchdog finds no criminality in Fed renovation scrutinized by Trump▼Watchdog finds no criminality in Fed renovation that drew Trump’s scrutiny✉newsBusinessBanking4 d ago

    A watchdog review has concluded there was no criminal conduct in the Federal Reserve's headquarters renovation project, which President Trump had publicly criticized and used to pressure Fed Chair Jerome Powell over cost overruns. The finding undercuts claims that mismanagement of the project amounted to wrongdoing, and is drawing attention amid ongoing disputes between the White House and the central bank over rates and Fed independence.

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    Elon Sweeps Singles Matches to Win Jimmy Powell Invitational▼Elon Sweeps Singles To Close Out Jimmy Powell Invitational✉newsSportTennis2 d ago

    Elon University's tennis team closed out the Jimmy Powell Invitational by winning every singles match, completing a clean sweep on the final day of the event. The result gives the Phoenix momentum heading into the rest of their fall schedule, with several players turning in strong performances across the weekend tournament.

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    Trump adviser Hassett urges Powell to leave Fed board▼Trump adviser Hassett calls on Powell to leave Fed board after renovation report✉newsBusinessBanking1 d ago

    Kevin Hassett, a top economic adviser to President Trump, has called on Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell to step down from the Fed's board of governors, citing a report into the central bank's headquarters renovation. The demand escalates the White House's pressure campaign on Powell, whose term as chair ends in 2026 and whom Trump has repeatedly criticized over interest rate policy.

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    Justice Department declines to reopen Jay Powell investigation▼DoJ declines to reopen investigation into former Fed chair Jay Powell✉newsBusinessBanking2 d ago

    The US Department of Justice has declined to reopen an investigation into former Federal Reserve chair Jay Powell, according to The Guardian. The decision closes off a renewed legal push against the former central bank chief, who led the Fed through the pandemic-era stimulus programme and interest rate hikes. No further details about the original inquiry or the reasons for declining have been reported.

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    The US Department of Justice has decided not to reopen a criminal investigation into Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. The decision resolves, for now, a politically charged question over whether the central bank chief could face prosecution, though the Justice Department did not detail its reasoning. Powell remains under pressure from the administration over interest rate policy.

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    Fed watchdog clears Powell in renovation probe▼Fed watchdog clears former chair Powell in renovation probe✉newsBusinessBanking4 d ago

    The Federal Reserve's internal watchdog has cleared Jerome Powell over the investigation into the costly renovation of the Fed's Washington headquarters, according to Axios. The probe examined whether the central bank chair misled officials about the scope of the project. The finding removes a point of political pressure on Powell as debate over his leadership and Fed independence continues in Washington.

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    Five TV Shows To Watch If You Like Chad Powers▼5 TV Shows To Watch If You Like Chad Powers✉newsCultureTelevision2 d ago

    Chad Powers, the comedy series starring Glen Powell as a football quarterback in disguise, has prompted a wave of viewing recommendations. TVLine published a list of five TV shows for fans of the series, suggesting similar comedies and sports-themed programmes. The recommendations reflect growing interest in the show as audiences look for their next watch in the same vein.

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    Chicken Run score praised as a peak movie soundtrack●Powell's and Gregson-Williams' Chicken Run is peak movie soundtrack. You just can't beat a full orchestra paired with aMmastodonCultureFilm26 d ago

    Film fans are celebrating the Chicken Run soundtrack by John Powell and Harry Gregson-Williams, calling it a high point of movie scoring. The score pairs a full orchestra with a choir, and includes kazoos among its instruments, a quirky touch that people say gives the Aardman film its comic charm and enduring appeal more than two decades on.

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    DOJ will not reopen criminal probe into Fed's Powell▼DOJ will not reopen criminal probe into Fed's Powell, spokesperson says✉newsBusinessBanking2 d ago

    The US Department of Justice will not reopen a criminal investigation into Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, a department spokesperson said. The decision closes off, for now, the prospect of renewed legal scrutiny of the central bank chief. The brief announcement was quickly picked up by major US outlets, including Reuters and US News & World Report, given the political sensitivity surrounding the Fed's leadership.

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    Why Powell is likely to stay on at the Fed▼Why Powell is likely to stick around at the Fed✉newsBusinessBanking4 d ago

    Jerome Powell is widely expected to remain in his role at the Federal Reserve despite speculation about his departure, according to reporting by Politico. The piece examines the political and institutional reasons that make his continued tenure likely, at a time when the Fed's interest-rate path and leadership remain closely watched by markets, lawmakers and the White House.

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    Attorney general declines to reopen probe of Jerome Powell▼Attorney general says he won't reopen investigation of former Fed Chair Jerome Powell✉newsBusinessBanking2 d ago

    The US attorney general says the Justice Department will not reopen an investigation into former Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. The decision closes the door on renewed scrutiny of the ex-central bank chief, whose tenure at the Fed drew repeated criticism from the Trump administration over interest rate policy and the cost of Fed headquarters renovations. Financial markets watch closely for any sign of political pressure on the central bank.

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    Justice Department says it is not reopening criminal probe into Powell▼Blanche says DOJ is not reopening criminal probe into Fed’s Powell, Bloomberg News reports✉newsBusinessBanking2 d ago

    US Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche said the Justice Department is not reopening a criminal investigation into Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, according to Bloomberg News. The clarification follows reports of scrutiny over the Fed headquarters renovation project. The announcement matters for financial markets, which have been sensitive to any sign of political pressure on the central bank and its leadership.

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    Stephen Colbert's 'Lord of the Rings' Movie Reportedly Paused Amid Paramount-Warner Bros. Merger●Stephen Colbert’s ‘Lord of the Rings’ Movie Reportedly ‘Paused’ Over Paramount-Warner Bros. Merger Plus, Glen Powell exiMmastodonBusinessStartups210 h ago

    Stephen Colbert's 'Lord of the Rings' movie has reportedly been put on pause as the merger between Paramount and Warner Bros. moves forward. Separately, actor Glen Powell has exited Sam Esmail's new film, reportedly for a surprising reason. The merger appears to be reshuffling multiple Hollywood projects, with Colbert's Tolkien film the latest reportedly affected by the deal.

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    One Dead, One Injured in Portland Shooting●One Deceased, One Injured Following Shooting in Powellhurst-Gilbert Neighborhood✉newsWorldCrime7 h ago

    A shooting in Portland's Powellhurst-Gilbert neighborhood has left one person dead and another injured, according to the City of Portland. Police are expected to investigate the circumstances of the attack. Local officials have released few details so far, and residents are voicing concern about gun violence in the area.

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    DOJ Will Not Reopen Criminal Probe Into Powell, Blanche Says▼DOJ Not Reopening Criminal Probe Into Powell, Blanche Says (1)✉newsBusinessBanking2 d ago

    The Justice Department will not reopen a criminal investigation into Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, according to Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche. The statement settles, for now, speculation about whether the department would revive a probe into the Fed chair, amid ongoing tensions between the central bank and the White House over interest rate policy.

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    Donald Trump has called for Jerome Powell to be forced to resign from the Federal Reserve's Board of Governors, escalating his long-running criticism of the Fed chair. The demand puts fresh pressure on the central bank's independence and comes amid ongoing disputes over interest rate policy.

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    Fed watchdog clears Powell in renovation review despite problems found▼Watchdog finds problems but no Fed misconduct in Powell-era renovation project✉newsBusinessBanking4 d ago

    A Fed inspector general reviewed the central bank's headquarters renovation overseen under Chair Jerome Powell and found management and oversight problems, but concluded there was no misconduct by Powell or Fed officials. The findings close out scrutiny of the costly project, which had drawn criticism and accusations of extravagance from political opponents of the Fed chair.