Larry E. Swedroe's Blog, page 65

Air India plane's fuel switches were cut off before crash, report finds

The 15-page report released Friday by India's Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau found that the cutoff switches for both engines were switched within one second.

7/11: The Takeout with Major Garrett

President Trump tours flooding damage in Texas; New poll shows 46% of election officials concerned about politically motivated investigations

7/11: CBS Evening News Plus

What we know about federal immigration raids on California farms; Playwright Branden Jacobs-Jenkins on his Broadway hit “Purpose”

Trump official criticizes Fed chief Powell as Trump takes aim over interest rates

A top White House budget official said President Trump is "troubled" by Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell's management, as Mr. Trump pressures him over interest rates.

7/10: CBS Evening News

What makes central Texas' flash flood alley so dangerous?; The "smiling" quokkas winning over the world

7/10: CBS Evening News Plus

Volunteers gather personal items and mementos found along the river after Texas floods; App helps Bay Area students swap chores for cheaper rent

Protesters and Border Patrol agents clash near Ventura County farm

U.S. Border Patrol agents deployed what appeared to be tear gas canisters and less-than-lethal rounds into the crowd.

Trump threatens 35% tariffs against Canada

Canada — one of the U.S.'s largest trading partners — will face 35% tariffs, President Trump said Thursday.

State Department to start layoffs in coming days, cutting U.S. staff by 15%

The State Department is planning to lay off hundreds of U.S. staff, part of the Trump administration's plan to slash the size of the federal workforce.

7/10: CBS Mornings Plus

Workers trapped by the partial collapse of a tunnel in L.A. are all rescued. Plus, actor Jack Alcott previews the new series “Dexter: Resurrection.”