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Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell testifies about monetary policy and the state of the economy before the House Financial Services Committee in Washington, D.C., on March 2.

The Fed raises interest rates by the most in over 20 years to fight inflation

The Federal Reserve raised interest rates by half a percentage point Wednesday, in an effort to cool off demand and lower inflation. Consumer prices have been rising at the fastest pace in 40 years.

The exterior of the U.S. Supreme Court pictured in Washington, DC in May 2020. Col. Gail Curley, the current court marshal, has been tasked with investigating the source of the leaked draft opinion.

The Supreme Court marshal leading the leak investigation is a career Army lawyer

Col. Gail Curley, the second woman to hold the position, runs the high court's facilities and is its chief security officer, managing some 260 employees. Now she's also leading a high-profile probe.

Colin Firth plays Michael Peterson, a writer who was charged with his wife's death, in the HBO Max series <em>The Staircase.</em>

New 'Staircase' series emphasizes the tragedy behind the sensational true crime story

In 2001, Kathleen Peterson was found dead in her Durham, N.C., home. Her husband, Michael, was accused of her murder, and a Netflix documentary followed. Now, a new HBO Max series revisits the case.

Alexander Skarsgård is on a quest to avenge his father's murder in <em>The Northman.</em>

Alexander Skarsgård lost his voice — and found catharsis — as a Viking berserker

The Swedish actor describes himself as "quite a mellow guy." Playing a Viking warrior in the film The Northman gave Skarsgård a chance to tap into his animalistic nature.

These companies are assuring workers they'll help them access abortions

If Roe v. Wade is overturned, as a leaked draft opinion from the Supreme Court suggests it could be, millions of Americans could lose access to abortions where they live.

Phoebe Bridgers attends Billboard Women in Music at YouTube Theater in Inglewood, Calif.

Singer-songwriter Phoebe Bridgers says she had an abortion last year

Bridgers has joined a growing list of celebrities and social media users publicly sharing their abortion stories following the leak of the Supreme Court's draft opinion.

Activist Heather Booth and the Jane Collective, an underground abortion service, provided thousands of women with abortions before <em>Roe v. Wade</em>. Here, she speaks in 2015 during the memorial service for civil rights leader Julian Bond.

The abortion underground and what lessons can be learned from the Jane Collective

Activist Heather Booth and the Jane Collective provided thousands of women with abortions before Roe v. Wade.

Using Ancient Fire Knowledge On Modern Landscapes

Tribes share use of fire as tool

Meanwhile, Back At The Farm: Savor For May

Will returns, with Barking Moon Farm

Exchange Exemplar: Inside Your Dog's Brain

What's on your mind, Fido?

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