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U.S. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell holds a press conference following a two-day meeting of the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC), at the Federal Reserve in Washington, D.C., U.S., March 18, 2026. Kevin Lamarque | Reuters1. Lots of uncertaintyWhile no one expected the Fed to cut — much less hike — at this meeting, the market always looks for clues about what’s next. Neither the post-meeting statement, the update on economic projections, nor Powell’s news conference provided much in that regard. The statement saw only minor tweaks, the “dot plot” saw a modest dovish shift, and Powell used some form…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A pair of Florida law enforcement officers jumped on paddleboards to apprehend a fleeing suspect earlier this week. Officers with the Volusia County Sheriff’s Office and Daytona Beach Shores police were in the process of questioning 28-year-old Chase Cruz when he attempted to escape on foot in Volusia County on Monday, March 16, according to officials. Bodycam video shows the moment Cruz took off running as police were informing him of his rights. DRAMATIC VIDEO CAPTURES TOURIST BOAT ENGULFED IN FLAMES AS PASSENGERS SCRAMBLE TO ESCAPE BURNING VESSEL  Chase Cruz was charged with loitering and…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! If Jack Hughes wants to see the puck from the biggest goal of his life, he will have to travel to Toronto.The New Jersey Devils star and USA Hockey Olympic hero called out the Hockey Hall of Fame, saying it was “bulls—” it had the puck that found the back of the net off Hughes’ stick to give the United States its first gold medal in men’s hockey since 1980.”I’m trying to get it. … Why would they have that puck?” Hughes told ESPN.  Jack Hughes of the United States celebrates scoring…

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith’s government took steps Wednesday to drastically restrict who’s eligible for medical assistance in dying. Smith’s United Conservative Party government introduced a bill that, if passed, would limit medical assistance in dying, better known as MAID, to those likely to die of natural causes within a year.Those under 18 would still be prohibited regardless of condition, in line with current federal rules.Smith said the federal rules are missing the mark.“I think that we’re failing in our duty to give people hope,” Smith told reporters before the bill was introduced in the house.“We believe MAID must be a…

Despite President Donald Trump’s promise to lower the US national debt, it has soared past a record $39 trillion – as the Iran war rages on.

The Gombak–Kota Bharu line is expected to begin operations in January 2027, while an extension linking Gombak to Port Klang is scheduled for completion by December 2027.Meanwhile, Indonesia is planning to extend its high-speed rail line, Whoosh, to connect Jakarta and Surabaya in East Java by 2033. The 800km journey, which currently takes at least 11 hours by car, could be reduced to about three and a half hours by the high-speed train.For now, Whoosh operates a 142km line between Jakarta and Bandung in West Java.In the meantime, travellers in Malaysia have alternative options such as budget domestic flights and…

Our national security reporter David E. Sanger describes how President Trump is considering a risky commando operation at an Iranian nuclear site.By David E. Sanger, Coleman Lowndes, Joey Sendaydiego, Estelle Caswell, Jon Hazell, Rafaela Balster and Whitney ShefteMarch 18, 2026

Senate Homeland Security Chairman Rand Paul fiercely criticized Senator Markwayne Mullin during his confirmation hearing on Wednesday, calling him a “man with anger issues” after Mullin previously called Paul a “freaking snake.” Mullin also once said he understood why a neighbor attacked Paul in 2017. Mullin is appearing before the Committee on Homeland Security & Governmental Affairs after President Trump nominated him to replace Kristi Noem as the Secretary of Homeland Security. Mr. Trump said earlier in March that Noem would leave the position at the end of the month. During his opening remarks, Paul addressed political violence, recounting being attacked in his yard.…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Kim Kardashian knows how to make an entrance.The “All’s Fair” actress turned heads Sunday while party-hopping around Hollywood after the 98th Academy Awards.While her skin-tight gold Gucci gown caused all the right commotion, the reality TV star missed her mark and fell into a bush while heading into the ultra-exclusive Vanity Fair soirée in Los Angeles.OSCARS 2026: JESSICA ALBA, KATE HUDSON, ALESSANDRA AMBROSIO AND MORE STUN ON VANITY FAIR SILVER CARPET Kim Kardashian stumbled outside the Vanity Fair Oscars party Sunday. (Getty Images/ TikTok)Kim gave her millions of followers a look into…

China is making a big push for widespread adoption of artificial intelligence, and the nation’s tech powerhouses are holding public events to help everyday people get OpenClaw, the viral personal digital assistant.”It seems everyone around me – my colleagues and friends — has it,” new user Gong Sheng said as he waited to get set up. “I don’t want to be left behind.”At a gathering in Beijing hosted on Tuesday by internet giant Baidu, Gong was one of hundreds of people lined up to get OpenClaw installed onto their laptops and phones.Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang told CNBC’s Jim Cramer on…