Joe Biden’s economy has gone from bad to worse. It’s not just high inflation and falling worker wages. Now, we’ve got higher inflation and lower growth. And that will drive wages down as well. It’s called stagflation. The GDP report came in at 1.6% for the first quarter of 2024, way down from the temporary growth spurt in last year’s second half. Meanwhile, the core inflation rate in the first quarter jumped to 3.7% at an annual rate, way above the Fed’s 2% target.Now, inside the report, consumer spending slowed, capital investment slowed, inventories slumped. The trade deficit widened. So…

A new study suggests Korean soybean paste, known as doenjang, can relieve menopausal symptoms.The study finds that traditional doenjang more effectively alleviates menopause symptoms compared to commercially produced doenjang.Among the doenjang samples tested, the one with the least beneficial bacteria produced the strongest result.A new study investigated the effectiveness of a Korean soybean paste known as doenjang on alleviating symptoms of menopause.The findings show that traditionally produced doenjang successfully reduces menopausal symptoms.Doenjang paste is one of the oldest fermented foods in Asia, dating back over 2,000 years. It significantly predates miso paste, which first became popular in China before making…

Last updated: April 25, 2024 17:00 EDT | 2 min read Cardano Blockchain founder Charles Hoskinson reminded the cryptocurrency community of digital currencies’ true purpose and ethos in a sentimental April 25 X post . He emphasized that their use case extends far beyond trading.Hoskinson drove his point home with a powerful quote from the 1938 song “I Don’t Want to Set the World on Fire” by Bennie Benjamin, Eddie Durham, Sol Marcus, and Eddie Seiler, which he related to the essence of cryptocurrency.Crypto’s True North: Charles Hoskinson and Buterin Unite on Liberty and Decentralization“Remember, crypto doesn’t want to set…

With Mental Health Awareness Month recognized in May, a fitness expert is sharing the best ways to reduce stress. Kristina Rudzinskaya is a California-based certified Pilates instructor and founder of Etalon, a posture bra brand. Rudzinskaya has multiple certifications in Pilates and proper body form — and shared with Fox News Digital the best poses for those looking to relieve stress at this time of year (or any time). YOGA RETREATS IN THE UNITED STATES AND AROUND THE WORLD FOR THE ULTIMATE UNWIND”Next time you feel stressed, remember to stand tall, breathe deeply and let Pilates work its magic on both body and…

An issue on a Spirit Airlines plane earlier this week sent liquid flowing through the aisle between rows of passengers, according to video and reports. The liquid seemingly started its path from the rear of the plane and moved toward the front, a video published by Storyful showed.The person filming briefly showed a Spirit Airlines pamphlet in a seat back pocket, indicating the plane belonged to the Florida-based budget carrier. FOX Business reached out to Spirit Airlines for comment. ALASKA AIRLINES BOEING JET EXPERIENCES FLOODING, TURNS AROUND DURING FLIGHT FROM HAWAII TO ANCHORAGEAt one point, a voice over the plane’s…

New York    Less than 24 hours after the Federal Trade Commission issued a final rule this week banning employers from using noncompete agreements in the United States, the US Chamber of Commerce and the Business Roundtable filed a lawsuit against the agency in federal court in the Eastern District of Texas. Another lawsuit was filed in federal court in the Northern District of Texas by business tax services firm Ryan. And more may be filed in the coming weeks. “We think it’s likely additional lawsuits could be filed,” said employment lawyer Daniel Turinsky, a partner at DLA Piper. Even…

Crisis at Pearl Harbor I Sunday on 60 Minutes – CBS News Watch CBS News Jet fuel from a Navy facility leaked into the water system, contaminating the drinking water for thousands of military families. Families say they are dealing with ongoing health issues and are suing the government. Sunday. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Not Now Turn On

In what could be the first significant sign the U.S. economy may be slowing from the weight of higher interest rates, gross domestic product grew at an annual rate of 1.6% in the first quarter.That is well below the 2.2% consensus forecast and comes after a string of hotter-than-expected GDP reports dating back to last fall.“The increase in the first quarter primarily reflected increases in consumer spending and housing investment that were partly offset by a decrease in inventory investment,” the report from the Bureau of Economic Analysis said. “Imports, which are a subtraction in the calculation of GDP, increased.”The…

La Jolla Playhouse has revealed the cast and creative team for its world-premiere musical, The Ballad of Johnny and June, book by Robert Cary (SUMMER: The Donna Summer Musical) and Playhouse Director Emeritus and two-time Tony Award winner Des McAnuff (Jersey Boys, The Who’s Tommy), music and lyrics by Johnny Cash, June Carter Cash and others, directed by Des McAnuff. The production will run in the Mandell Weiss Theatre May 28 – July 7.  The cast features Christopher Ryan Grant (Broadway’s Million Dollar Quartet) as “Johnny Cash,” Van Hughes (Broadway’s American Idiot) as “John Carter Cash,” and Patti Murin (Broadway’s Frozen)…

FAIRFIELD TOWNSHIP, Ohio — A 74-year-old woman charged in the armed robbery of an Ohio credit union last week is a victim of an online scam who may have been trying to solve her financial problems, according to her relatives.Ann Mayers, who had no previous run-ins with the law, faces counts of aggravated robbery with a firearm and tampering with evidence in Friday’s robbery in Fairfield Township, north of Cincinnati. She remained jailed Wednesday on $100,000 bond pending an initial court appearance, and court records don’t list an attorney for her.Officers arrested Mayers at her Hamilton home shortly after the…

Over the past few years, researchers have focused on using vitamin D to prevent and treat different cancers. Previous research has looked at using vitamin D in conjunction with cancer immunotherapy. Researchers from The University of Manchester have found that vitamin D helps balance the gut microbiome, improving the way cancer immunotherapy treatments work via a mouse model. Over the past few years, several studies have focused on using vitamin D to prevent and treat different types of cancers, including prostate, skin, breast, and bowel cancers. Previous research has also linked high vitamin D levels to a decreased risk of…

Last updated: April 25, 2024 12:17 EDT | 1 min read The price of the DogWifHat (WIF) coin dropped 10% in 24 hours as investors are flocking to GambleFi.Since the GambleFi project Dicegame’s launch, it has already surged over $500,000 and continues to grow rapidly. WIF Price FluctuatesThe price of WIF has experienced several ups and downs in the past few hours, but it has finally settled at approximately $2.94 for the past five hours. Interestingly, the current market trends suggest that the price may start to rise, indicating a possible bullish trend shortly.There has been a noticeable decline in the market…

Students at eight universities joined together to set up encampments Thursday morning at George Washington University to protest the war in Gaza and demand their universities divest from Israel.“Six months have passed and the United States government and the universities across the nation have not only failed to take any action to end this genocide, but are actively enabling it,” a news release from the DC, Maryland, and Virginia Coalition of Students for Justice in Palestine reads. “Multiple avenues have been explored to pressure universities to divest from the apartheid state of Israel, but all efforts have been met with…

Internet searches for cortisol were spiking last week, with Google reporting that “how to reduce cortisol” was the fourth most popular search in last 90 days. While the human body needs some cortisol, the primary stress hormone, in order to regulate our metabolism and blood sugar and maintain a healthy hormonal balance, too much–the result of chronic, prolonged stress–can be damaging. If you think you may be suffering from sky-high cortisol exposure, the first step towards fixing is knowing how to recognize the signs.Here are five symptoms that are worth paying attention to:Excess belly fatIf you’re constantly feeling stressed, it…

Heather Gay was in good spirits on a flight with her Real Housewives of Salt Lake City costars following her recent weight loss. Gay, 49, was spotted with costar Whitney Rose on a Delta flight on Wednesday, April 24, according to social media photos shared by a fellow passenger. “My friend is on a flight with the #RHOSLC cast and I am dyinggggggg of fomo,” an X user wrote on Wednesday. “How cute are @heathergay29 and @whitneywildrose!! #badweatherstaytogether.” Both Gay and Rose, 37, flashed peace signs as they posed for the camera. While Rose puckered her lips in her seat,…