Bets on interest rate cuts are rising as President Trump appears to get closer to naming his replacement for Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell.

Trump said Israel has agreed a US-brokered ceasefire with Iran, boosting hopes for a more permanent end to their conflict.

EPHRATA — The Ephrata School District has released the Ephrata High School Honor Roll for the second semester of the 2024-25 school year. Honors are given by class and grade point average.