$310M Settlement Reached with Norfolk Southern Over Toxic Ohio Train Derailment
The Department of Justice and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on Thursday announced a more than $310 million settlement with Norfolk Southern Railroad Co. over the February 2023 toxic gas train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio. EPA and the U.S. Department of Justice Announced The settlement with Norfolk Southern Railway was announced in a news […]
Hill aide interferes with Fox News camera crew during Tlaib interview
Rep. Rashida Tlaib (D-Mich.) called Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu a “war criminal” in fiery remarks Thursday that were made even more controversial when a Capitol Hill staffer used an umbrella to obstruct a Fox News cameraman who was filming the exchange. The unidentified aide is seen on video of the encounter repeatedly opening and […]
George Harrison’s childhood home in Liverpool gets blue plaque | George Harrison
Number 12 Arnold Grove, in the Liverpool suburb of Wavertree, looks like an ordinary red-brick terraced house that only someone with a deep understanding of the city’s celebrity homes would recognise. But now a blue plaque will be installed identifying the house as the former home of “silent” Beatle member George Harrison. The plaque at […]
Kenyan president meets with Obama amid awkward press conference with Biden
Kenyan President William Ruto met with former President Barack Obama in Washington, D.C., on Thursday in between a series of meetings with President Joe Biden and his team at the White House. The Kenyan president’s state visit to Washington will conclude Thursday with a state dinner at the White House. Earlier in the day, Ruto […]
UFC Fighter Bryce Mitchell Plans To Home-School Son To Prevent Him From ‘Turning Gay’
Bryce Mitchell took to Instagram on Wednesday to reveal his plans to homeschool his son to prevent him from being gay. The professional UFC featherweight fighter has sparked controversy with his statements regarding his intentions to homeschool his infant son to prevent him from being gay, among other reasons. In an Instagram video, Mitchell expressed […]
Well, That’s A Weird Thing To Say … Commentator Praises Phillies’ Ranger Suárez In Unique Way
I might be a Braves x Marlins fan, but I’ve gotta give Ranger Suárez his props — not like Ruben, though, no Diddy. During Tuesday night’s game against the defending World Series champion Texas Rangers, Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Ranger Suárez was absolutely lights out with 10 strikeouts in seven innings to bump up his […]
Study Shows Government’s Family Leave Mandates Have Thwarted Women’s Wage Gains
Men and women alike should be able to take time off from work for family and medical needs without the risk of losing their jobs. Unfortunately, when policymakers turn something that should be voluntarily offered by employers into a rigid legal mandate, unintended consequences ensue. In the case of family and medical leave laws in […]
Stock futures are little changed after Dow posts worst session since March 2023: Live updates – CNBC
55 minutes ago Apparel and shoe sales showing signs of recovery Despite many retailers talking about headwinds in discretionary spending, apparel and footwear brands appear to be defying the odds this season. In its earnings report this afternoon, Ross Stores reported that same-store sales rose 3% in the most recent quarter, in line with both […]
Five transfers who helped their teams reach the NCAA Softball Super Regionals
College coaches in any sport these days have to recruit players in three areas: high schools, their own roster, and the transfer portal. For the sport’s top teams, the portal may be the most important recruiting area to fill the needs that are preventing the team from reaching its goals. The portal can add immediate, […]
Frontier Airlines CEO Pushes For Regulation Of Airport Wheelchair Service Due To ‘Rampant Abuse’
Frontier Airlines CEO Barry Biffle expressed concerns Thursday about misuse of wheelchair services offered by airlines, highlighting a growing problem within the industry, CNBC reported. Speaking at a Wings Club luncheon in New York, Biffle said many passengers request wheelchair assistance at the start of a flight, but fewer seem to need it upon arrival. […]