Powell says the Fed doesn't need to be 'in a hurry' to reduce interest rates

A tsunami advisory for British Columbia's coast was cancelled early Wednesday following an 8.8 magnitude earthquake in Russia's Kamchatka peninsula, which prompted earlier warnings for several coastal regions. Observations indicated minor tsunami waves, with maximum heights of 27 cm noted at Winter Harbour and 21 cm at Tofino, while residents were advised to stay away from coastal areas due to strong currents. Want More Context? 🔎

Three people were hospitalized after a van crashed through a multi-storey car park on York Street in Leeds around 4:15 PM, damaging the structure and causing rubble to injure bystanders. The area has been sealed off for investigation, and drivers are advised to avoid the busy route due to closures and heavy traffic. Want More Context? 🔎

Read a summary of this article on FAST.Get bite-sized news via a newcards interface. Give it a try. Click here to return to FAST Tap here to return to FAST FASTSINGAPORE: About 22,000 applications had been received for the flats in the ongoing Build-to-Order (BTO) sales exercise as of 5pm on Wednesday (Jul 30), said National Development Minister Chee Hong Tat. This was higher than the 13,200 BTO applications received by the Housing and Development...

Astrological OverviewAries finds comfort at home; Taurus benefits from improved relationships; Cancer sees luck in personal matters. Meanwhile, Libra may encounter career opportunities, and Pisces experiences a peak in creativity, while other signs navigate various personal and financial developments. Want More Context? 🔎

The FBI is investigating sexual assault allegations aboard the Carnival Breeze cruise ship, which returned to Galveston, Texas, on July 28, 2025. Additionally, the FBI is looking into a death on another Galveston-based ship, the Carnival Dream, where 48-year-old Euvelester Villarreal Jr. was determined to have died of natural causes. Want More Context? 🔎

World Athletics mandates gene test for female category eligibility setting September 1 deadline for Tokyo Championships.World Athletics has mandated a gene test for female athletes to compete in elite events, with a September 1 deadline ahead of the Tokyo Championships starting September 13. This decision follows ongoing controversies regarding eligibility rules, particularly impacting athletes like Caster Semenya, and aims to ensure that only biologically female competitors can enter the female category. Want More Context? 🔎