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Jerome Powell offers advice for next Fed chair, addresses his future at central bank

On HALO – Jan 28, 2026

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell was asked about his future at the central bank beyond the end of his term this May and also offered some advice to...

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Airlines increase flights at major US airport as rivalry heats up – what it means for travelers

On HALO – Jan 28, 2026

United Airlines and American Airlines are vying for dominance at Chicago's O'Hare International Airport. Both major passenger carriers have been aggre...

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Some retirement savers lose a key tax break under new IRS rule

On HALO – Jan 28, 2026

The IRS is changing how Americans can make catch-up contributions to their workplace retirement accounts, which could have significant implications fo...

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Popular drugs added to Medicare price negotiation program: What it means for Americans

On HALO – Jan 28, 2026

Botox and the GLP-1 drug Trulicity are among the latest group of prescription drugs subject to price controls by Medicare.The Centers for Medicare &am...

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How to know if your child qualifies for a Trump Account: 'A financial stake in the future'

On HALO – Jan 28, 2026

The Trump administration on Wednesday introduced "Trump Accounts," a provision of the new tax legislation which will dole out $1,000 to every newborn...

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Bessent teases 'big announcements' as Trump Accounts reach 500,000 signups

On HALO – Jan 28, 2026

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said "big announcements" are coming ahead of Wednesday’s White House summit on the "Trump Accounts."The program would...

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Fed holds interest rates steady, pausing rate cuts amid economic uncertainty

On HALO – Jan 28, 2026

The Federal Reserve on Wednesday announced it will leave interest rates unchanged, breaking a streak of three straight rate cuts amid uncertainty over...

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One of America’s largest unions backs massive California wealth tax as billionaires bolt

On HALO – Jan 28, 2026

One of America’s largest unions has made a public declaration regarding California’s hotly-debated billionaire wealth tax.Teamsters California and its...

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Starbucks’ turnaround plan shows promise in US as sales growth returns for first time in 2 years

On HALO – Jan 28, 2026

Demand is rebounding at Starbucks, signaling that CEO Brian Niccol's turnaround efforts are working. The company said on Wednesday that sales at Nort...

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New study shows cities where cost of living is rising fastest

On HALO – Jan 28, 2026

New York City tops the list of U.S. cities where the cost of living is rising fastest, followed by three cities in California, according to a new anal...

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UPS retires entire fleet of planes involved in deadly Louisville crash

On HALO – Jan 28, 2026

United Postal Service CEO Carol Tome said Tuesday that the company is officially retiring its fleet of McDonnell Douglas MD-11 cargo planes after one...

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Economist warns coming financial crisis will make 2008 look like 'Sunday school picnic'

On HALO – Jan 28, 2026

As gold prices keep rising, American economist Peter Schiff says investors should view the rally as more than a hedge — calling it a warning that infl...