Fed Cuts Rates for First Time This Year pred 1 dnevom, 1 uro in 14 minutami The Federal Reserve lowered rates by a quarter point, but one governor voted for a bigger cut. Balancing persistent inflation and a weaker labor market was “a challenging situation,” the central bank chair said.(New York Times)
Israel Says It Will Defund Film Awards After Palestinian Win pred 1 dnevom, 2 urama in 6 minutami A drama about a Palestinian boy who sneaks into Israel won the top prize at Israel’s version of the Oscars. The country’s culture minister called the ceremony “shameful.”(New York Times)
France’s Oscars Pick Is an Acclaimed Iranian Film Snubbed by Iran pred 1 dnevom, 2 urama in 44 minutami “It Was Just an Accident,” the Palme d’Or winner, will be eligible for best international feature. Its director criticized the selection process by nondemocratic countries.(New York Times)