US to tighten restrictions on energy development to protect struggling sage grouse
BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — President Joe Biden’s administration on Friday proposed tighter restrictions on oil, solar and wind energy development across more than 6,500 square miles of federal land in the U.S. West to protect a declining
$70,000 engagement ring must be returned after canceled wedding, Massachusetts high court rules
BOSTON (AP) — Who gets to keep an engagement ring if a romance turns sour and the wedding is called off? That’s what the highest court in Massachusetts was asked to decide with a $70,000 ring at
The hardest job in Washington? A look at those who have served as chief of staff for Trump
WASHINGTON (AP) — Susie Wiles will be the latest occupant of the hottest hot seat in Washington — Donald Trump’s chief of staff. It’s a tough job under the best of circumstances, responsible for networking with lawmakers,
McMahon seen as frontrunner to lead Trump’s Commerce Department
(Reuters) – Professional wrestling magnate and former Small Business Administration director Linda McMahon is seen as the frontrunner to lead Donald Trump’s Department of Commerce, three sources briefed on the plans said on Friday. McMahon is a
43 monkeys remain on the run from South Carolina lab. CEO thinks they’re having an adventure
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Forty-three monkeys bred for medical research that escaped a compound in South Carolina have been spotted in the woods near the site and workers are using food to try to recapture them, authorities
Moderate Trump loyalist Jay Clayton in talks for roles in administration
By Chris Prentice and Svea Herbst-Bayliss (Reuters) – Corporate attorney Jay Clayton, former head of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission during Donald Trump’s presidency, is in talks for several potential roles in a second Trump term,
New Jersey wildfires trigger smoke warnings in New York City
By Maria Tsvetkova and Rich McKay NEW YORK (Reuters) – Wildfires were burning from one end of New Jersey to the other on Friday after one of the driest months on record, leading New York City to
US fiscal health risks increase after Trump election, says Moody’s
NEW YORK (Reuters) – The U.S. fiscal health is at higher risk after the election of Republican Donald Trump as the next U.S. president and given the likely composition of Congress, said rating agency Moody’s. U.S. budget
Wildfire near Los Angeles rages on after 10,000 evacuate
By Brendan O’Brien and Rich McKay (Reuters) – After forcing thousands of Californians to evacuate and burning more than 100 structures, a stubborn wildfire burning northwest of Los Angeles on Friday challenged firefighting crews working to snuff
Teachers in 2 Massachusetts school districts go on strike
BOSTON (AP) — Teachers in two Massachusetts school districts went on strike Friday over pay, paid parental leave and other issues. Teachers in Beverly and Gloucester voted Thursday to authorize a strike and schools were closed Friday
