US weekly jobless claims unexpectedly fall
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The number of Americans filing new applications for jobless benefits unexpectedly fell last week, pointing to low layoffs at the end of 2024, consistent with a healthy labor market. Initial claims for state unemployment
A drop in groundwater could mean big trouble for a tiny snail as Nevada lithium project presses on
RENO, Nev. (AP) — Opponents of the nation’s largest lithium mine under construction want U.S. officials to investigate whether the project in Nevada already has caused a drop in groundwater levels that could lead to extinction of
Meet the Danish-Swedish farmdog, the newest breed in the American Kennel Club’s lineup
NEW YORK (AP) — Say hello to the latest dog in the American Kennel Club’s lineup of recognized breeds. Or you might say “hej.” The Danish-Swedish farmdog — yep, that’s the official name — joins the pack
Why Mike Johnson’s bid to remain House speaker could be a struggle despite Trump’s support
WASHINGTON (AP) — Mike Johnson is fighting for his political life, again. The Louisiana Republican’s hold on the House speaker’s gavel and his position as second in line to the presidency will be tested Friday when a
With a nod to her mentor Shirley Chisholm, Rep. Barbara Lee exits Congress as a renegade herself
WASHINGTON (AP) — Rep. Barbara Lee has always stood apart, a matter-of-fact renegade with a long list of firsts. In high school, she was the first Black student to integrate her Southern California cheerleading squad. During the
Biden to award Liz Cheney and others with Presidential Citizens Medal
(Reuters) – Former Representative Liz Cheney, who bucked her Republican Party as a strong critic of President-elect Donald Trump and some of his allies, will be one of the 20 people awarded by President Joe Biden on
Nick Reed’s Must Read Headlines – 01.02.25
New Orleans Attack: The suspect who allegedly drove into a joyous crowd at a New Year’s celebration in New Orleans, Louisiana, killing at least 15 people and injuring dozens, has been identified as Shamsud Din Jabbar by the FBI.
Justin Baldoni files $250M lawsuit against The New York Times over Blake Lively article
Justin Baldoni has sued The New York Times after it reported that he and his public relations team were behind a smear campaign against his It Ends With Us co-star Blake Likely. The NY Times published the
Sterling K. Brown, Rita Ora & John Kim join live-action ‘Voltron’ movie
Sterling K. Brown, Rita Ora and John Kim have been cast in Amazon MGM Studios’ Voltron movie, joining previously-announced stars Daniel Quinn-Toye and Henry Cavill. The “Voltron” television franchise – adapted from several Japanese anime television series
Police probe motive in New Orleans truck rampage
By Brian Thevenot NEW ORLEANS (Reuters) – Investigators in New Orleans were searching on Thursday for what motivated a U.S. Army veteran flying an ISIS flag from his truck to plow into a crowd of New Year’s
