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When it comes to fighting inflation, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell has said, "We will keep at it until we are confident the job is done."

Financial markets are a mess around the world. Fingers are pointing at the Fed

Customarily, the Fed and other central banks do as much as they can to keep markets calm. This time they're the reason behind the volatility.

Jewish pilgrims gather at a lake to perform Tashlikh, an atonement ritual that involves symbolically casting one's sins into a body of water, during the Rosh Hashanah pilgrimage to Rabbi Nachman's tomb in Uman, Ukraine on Monday. Despite Russia's invasion of Ukraine, a reported 23,000 adherents made the trip, which was complicated by the grounding of civilian aviation throughout Ukraine.

War didn't stop Hasidic pilgrims from gathering in Ukraine for the Jewish new year

Orthodox Jews gathered in Uman to celebrate Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish new year, at the tomb of a rabbi who preached his vision of a joy-filled life in the late 18th and early 19th centuries.

"My friends, with each passing day I feel a little better," Pelé, a three-time World Cup champion, told fans on Instagram on Friday.

Pelé Is In Intensive Care After Surgery But Says He's Doing Well

The 80-year-old Brazilian soccer legend told fans he's getting better every day after doctors removed a suspected colon tumor.

In this May 21, 2019 file photo, people rally in support of abortion rights at the state Capitol in Sacramento, Calif.

‘When you don’t know where to go, you come here:’ California preps to be a haven for abortion rights

California abortion rights groups, providers and Democratic lawmakers are all getting ready for a potential influx of out-of-state women.

Maya Trabulsi

I'm the news anchor for Evening Edition, which airs live at 5pm on weekdays. I also produce stories about our community, from stories that are obscure in nature to breaking news.

As the Federal Reserve has raised interest rates to fight high inflation, the U.S. dollar has strengthened significantly.

The dollar is surging. This is who gets helped — and hurt — by its newfound strength

The U.S. dollar is the strongest it has been in 20 years. As it strengthens, other currencies — like the pound — weaken. That's good news for U.S. consumers and importers but bad news for others.

In this aerial view from a drone, the Washington State Capitol is seen on Jan. 17, 2021 in Olympia, Wash.

The 1st public option health plan in the U.S. struggles to gain traction

Washington is the first state to introduce a public option for health insurance, but it has been difficult to get hospitals on board. Other states with public options in the works are taking notice.

Exchange rates are advertised outside a Bureau de Change on Monday in London. The British pound fell against the U.S. dollar, fluctuating between $1.03 and $1.07 Monday morning.

The British pound hit a record low over fears about income tax cuts and debt

The British pound sank to $1.03, before stabilizing slightly, as traders and investors react negatively to new government plans to cut taxes for highest earners and businesses and boosting borrowing.

The San Diego Union-Tribune columnist Charles Clark in an undated photo.

New U-T Columnist To Focus On San Diego's Diverse Identities, Values

As a reporter on the politics and events of San Diego County for The San Diego Union-Tribune, Charles Clark kept his opinions to himself. Today he becomes a columnist who will focus on how race, history, identity and values shape our actions.

Inductee Jay-Z speaks onstage during the 36th Annual Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame Induction Ceremony

Barack Obama honors Jay-Z at his Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction

The hip hop legend was inducted by the former president and comedian Dave Chappelle. The induction makes Jay-Z one of the few solo rappers to ever be included in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.

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