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Tragic efforts continue to locate victims of DC helicopter crash as black box from military chopper is retrieved

ARLINGTON, Va. — On a rainy Friday, police boats scoured the edges of the Potomac River while investigators searched for information related to a tragic midair collision that resulted in the loss...

McDonald’s resolves legal dispute regarding Latino scholarship initiative by allowing non-Latino applicants to participate.

On Friday, McDonald's announced revisions to its scholarship program aimed at Latino students, amidst a legal challenge regarding its affirmative action policies. The HACER National Scholarship Program, established in 1985, has provided...

Air traffic controllers were first presented with buyout options and advised to think about exiting government employment.

Just one day prior to a tragic midair collision at Reagan National Airport near Washington, D.C., Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) employees received a proposal offering them the option to resign with a...

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Thousands of Costco employees gear up for a strike as contract expiration approaches at midnight.

All 50 US States @USLive - January 31, 2025, 12:57 pm

Thousands of employees at Costco are on the verge of a potential strike as a midnight deadline approaches on Friday, with negotiations underway between...

Senate approves Doug Burgum as new interior secretary following Trump’s directive to enhance drilling efforts.

US News @USLive - January 31, 2025, 12:26 pm

The Senate endorsed Doug Burgum as the new interior secretary late Thursday, following President Donald Trump’s nomination of the former North Dakota governor to...

Rodent Overpopulation: Scientists Report Rising City Rat Numbers Due to Warmer Climates Leading to Increased Birth Rates

US News @USLive - January 31, 2025, 12:04 pm

Washington, D.C. is currently facing a significant increase in rat populations, a trend observed in many urban areas across the globe. A recent and...

Swiss court finds commodities company Trafigura guilty in Angola bribery scandal

Business @USLive - January 31, 2025, 9:54 am

GENEVA — Switzerland's highest criminal court made a landmark decision on Friday by convicting Trafigura, a global commodities trading company, for its involvement in...

Trump’s tariffs on Canada and Mexico may impact various sectors, from avocados to automobiles.

Business @USLive - January 31, 2025, 7:42 am

WASHINGTON — The proposed 25% tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico, set to take effect soon, may significantly increase costs across...

Contributions to UNRWA USA have surged following the outbreak of conflict in Gaza.

Business @USLive - January 31, 2025, 7:21 am

Support for a U.S. nonprofit dedicated to fundraising for the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA), which aids Palestinian refugees, has seen a...

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Walgreens halts dividend payments, ending over 90 years of consistent shareholder returns.

Business @USLive - January 31, 2025, 7:05 am

Walgreens experienced a significant decline in its stock prices on Friday, following the announcement that it would be halting its dividend payments. This marks...

Breaking News: No survivors in crash involving a passenger plane and an Army helicopter near Washington, DC

Business @USLive - January 30, 2025, 6:01 pm

A tragic accident occurred when an American Airlines passenger plane collided with an Army helicopter at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport near the U.S....

Trump announces upcoming tariffs on Canada and Mexico starting Saturday, considers imposing oil taxes

All 50 US States @USLive - January 30, 2025, 5:59 pm

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump announced that his 25% tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico will take effect on Saturday, but he is...

Civil rights leaders urge a boycott of Target following the company’s retreat from diversity initiatives.

Business @USLive - January 30, 2025, 4:43 pm

MINNEAPOLIS — Activists advocating for civil rights congregated outside Target Corporation's headquarters on Thursday to demand a national boycott of the retail giant following...

11 years post-launch, a prominent solar facility confronts a grim outlook in the Mojave Desert.

Business @USLive - January 30, 2025, 4:07 pm

LOS ANGELES — The Ivanpah solar power plant, once celebrated as the largest facility of its kind in the world, is facing potential closure...

Gov. Beshear promoted Kentucky to business leaders at an international conference as his political stature grows.

Business @USLive - January 30, 2025, 2:25 pm

FRANKFORT, Ky. — Governor Andy Beshear recently capitalized on an exceptional opportunity at the World Economic Forum by holding 25 meetings with corporate executives...

Tesla stock rises after company pledges new growth

Business Herbert Bauernebel - January 30, 2025, 6:17 am

Tesla’s latest earnings report fell short of expectations, but the company is pledging a return to growth in 2025, reassuring investors and boosting its...

A decline in jobless benefit applications indicates ongoing robustness in the labor market from the previous week.

Business @USLive - January 30, 2025, 5:48 am

Last week's statistics show a decrease in the number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits, which indicates that the job market remains robust. ...

FACT CHECK: No proof that the US allocated $50 million for Hamas to purchase condoms

Business @USLive - January 29, 2025, 7:02 pm

During a signing event for the Laken Riley Act on Wednesday, President Donald Trump made a statement claiming that his administration had successfully intercepted...

Did we all originate from other worlds? NASA’s asteroid samples contain life’s building blocks from an aquatic planet.

Business @USLive - January 29, 2025, 5:31 pm

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — Results from NASA's recent asteroid sample collection reveal not only the fundamental building blocks for life but also evidence of...

Privately financed jet breaks sound barrier, reigniting discussions on commercial supersonic flight

All 50 US States @USLive - January 29, 2025, 5:20 pm

An aircraft created by Boom Supersonic has made aviation history by becoming the first privately funded jet to surpass the sound barrier. During a...

Tesla’s fourth-quarter earnings miss projections; Musk anticipates unsupervised self-driving rollout in Texas by June.

Business @USLive - January 29, 2025, 4:40 pm

Tesla reported a slight increase in adjusted profits for the fourth quarter, largely driven by aggressive sales tactics, including zero financing offers and various...

Fed maintains interest rates, perceives inflation as ‘high,’ while Powell refrains from discussing Trump

Business @USLive - January 29, 2025, 3:26 pm

WASHINGTON — On Wednesday, the Federal Reserve decided to maintain its benchmark interest rate, following three consecutive rate cuts last year. This cautious move...

Today’s Stock Market: Wall Street Dips as Federal Reserve Maintains Steady Interest Rates

Business @USLive - January 29, 2025, 2:27 pm

NEW YORK — On Wednesday, U.S. stock market indexes experienced a decline following the Federal Reserve's decision to maintain interest rates, marking the first...

Trump dismisses two Democratic commissioners from the agency responsible for enforcing workplace civil rights legislation.

Business @USLive - January 29, 2025, 9:22 am

ARLINGTON, Va. — In a move that is being described as unprecedented, President Donald Trump dismissed two of the three Democratic commissioners from the...

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