Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell announced during a press conference in Washington, U.S. that the Fed had cut interest rates by a quarter point after a two-day meeting of the Federal Open Market Committee on interest rate policy on Dec. 18, 2024. The decision to lower rates was made in response to economic conditions and aimed to support growth and stability in the country. The move was part of the Fed’s ongoing efforts to manage monetary policy and ensure a balanced economic environment.
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Skydiver dies after her parachute hit another jumper’s gear while approaching airport in Georgia
An experienced skydiver, Jasmine Black, 48, died after her main parachute collided with another jumper's gear at Thomaston Upson County Airport in Georgia, causing her emergency chute to fail to deploy. Despite having over 160 jumps, the low altitude of the incident prevented a successful cutaway maneuver, leading to her tragic death, which is under investigation by the authorities. Need More Context? 🔎
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