White House encourages agencies to boost unpaid leave for federal workers

The White House on Thursday encouraged federal agencies to expand access to family and medical leave opportunities. It’s a move President Biden will promote this afternoon in a speech marking the 30th anniversary of the enforcement of the Family and Medical Leave Act. The plan goes beyond the Family Medical Leave Act, which gives eligible […]
Wisconsin federal judge rules wrongful death lawsuit against Kyle Rittenhouse can proceed

A federal court in Wisconsin ruled Wednesday that a wrongful death lawsuit filed by the father of a man shot dead by Kyle Rittenhouse during a tumultuous night of 2020 protests may proceed. The father of Anthony Hoover, one of the two men Rittenhouse killed, filed a lawsuit in 2021. his death. Kyle Rittenhouse (Photo […]
Stock futures are flat as investors look ahead to economic data, Federal Reserve speeches – CNBC

Stock futures were flat Wednesday night as investors awaited economic data and speeches from the Federal Reserve Futures tracking the Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 3 points, or 0.01%. S&P 500 futures and Nasdaq 100 futures were up 0.05% and 0.08% respectively. The move comes after the stock has fallen in normal trading. The S&P […]