The Latest: Burgum, Zeldin and more appear for confirmation hearings, Bondi returns for day 2
Senate hearings are scheduled this week for several of Trump’s picks for the Cabinet. While many are rapidly gaining support for their confirmation, the remaining still have to go before the committees overseeing the agencies Trump wants
College students charged in TikTok-inspired ‘catch a predator’ plot appear in court
WORCESTER, Mass. (AP) — Five Massachusetts college students made their first appearances in court Thursday, accused of plotting to lure a man to their campus through a dating app and then seizing him as part of a
FCC rejects complaints over ABC presidential debate, Harris appearances
By David Shepardson WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The Federal Communications Commission said Thursday it is rejecting complaints over an ABC-moderated September presidential debate and Vice President Kamala Harris’ appearances on CBS’ “60 Minutes” and NBC’s “Saturday Night Live.”
State auditor questions utility SoCal Edison’s fire risk modeling
By Laila Kearney and Tim McLaughlin NEW YORK (Reuters) – State utility regulators will vote Thursday on Southern California Edison’s wildfire-mitigation plan, which safety auditors have said does not properly assess the risk of blazes during extreme
01.16.25 AOTW Brianne Dressen, “Worth a Shot?: Secrets of the Clinical Trial Participant Who Inspired a Global Movement―Brianne Dressen’s Story”
About The Book: Community-minded Utah mom and preschool teacher Brianne Dressen wanted to play her part in helping to end the pandemic that shut down the world in 2020. What better way than to roll up her
Philly Fed’s factory gauge surges by most since June 2020
(Reuters) – A gauge of manufacturing activity in the U.S. Mid-Atlantic region shot up by the most in about four-and-a-half years in January, with new orders and shipments both surging, a potential indication that the factory sector’s
US defense contractor to build 4,000-worker advanced manufacturing facility in central Ohio
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — U.S. defense contractor Anduril Industries is preparing to build a massive advanced manufacturing facility in central Ohio, adding a planned 4,000 jobs to the area’s burgeoning high-tech sector, state officials announced Thursday. The
US retail sales rose modestly last month amid solid holiday shopping, boosting economy
Americans stepped up their spending at retail stores and restaurants last month in a clear sign that consumers are still able and willing to shop. Retail sales rose 0.4% in December from the previous month, the Commerce
Why are interest rates rising when the Fed has been cutting them?
NEW YORK (AP) — What’s shaking Wall Street seems so backwards. Swings in the bond market recently sent the yield on the 10-year Treasury above 4.80% and its highest level since 2023. That’s injected nervousness into the
Weather conditions in Los Angeles improve, giving firefighters respite
By Jorge Garcia and Lisa Richwine LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – Wind gusts and dry conditions will linger throughout the day on Thursday in Los Angeles where firefighters hope to gain on their momentum against two major wildfires
