Yellen touts ‘historic recovery’ under Biden before House panel
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen appeared before Congress on Tuesday to highlight the economy’s “historic recovery” under President Biden. “Over the past three years, the Biden administration has driven a historic recovery,” Yellen said in her opening remarks before the House Financial Services Committee as part of the Financial Stability Oversight Council’s annual report. “GDP growth […]
49ers’ John Lynch admits team had interest in signing Tom Brady amid Brock Purdy’s injury recovery
A few months ago, numerous rumors swirled around the idea that the San Francisco 49ers were interested in bringing Tom Brady out of retirement. At the time, Niners starting quarterback Brock Purdy was recovering from surgery to repair an elbow injury. Purdy, the last pick in the 2022 NFL Draft, tore the ulnar collateral ligament […]
U.S. heads toward slow recovery with 353,000 jobs added in January
The unemployment rate was flat in January, but the number of jobs increased. (iStock) Nonfarm payrolls increased by 353,000 in January, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics’ monthly report. Overview of employment situation. The unemployment rate remained unchanged from last month at 3.7%. This is the third consecutive month that the unemployment rate […]
East Palestine navigates recovery a year after train derailment, chemical spill
In East Palestine, Ohio, life has returned to near normal for residents, although concerns remain from last year’s train derailment and chemical spill. Some residents still have health problems, while others worry about the long-term effects of exposure to dangerous chemicals such as vinyl chloride. Although the EPA has declared the air and water safe, […]
Ricardo the bull on road to recovery after battling infection since Xmas
Ricardo, the famous Texas Longhorn bull who was photographed running through railroad tracks in Newark after escaping from a slaughterhouse, has been battling an infection since Christmas. But staff at Skylands Animal Sanctuary and Rescue are bullish on his recovery. The ferocious bull arrived at the sanctuary in Wantage, New Jersey, with a 500-yen “road […]
Hawaii governor focuses on Maui recovery efforts, housing in State of the State address
Hawaii Gov. Josh Green led lawmakers and guests Monday in his annual State of the State address, observing a moment of silence for the victims of the Lahaina wildfires and announcing more efforts to respond to both Maui and Hawaii. Proposed proactive steps to transition vacation rentals to residential use. The state's severe housing needs. […]
Rangers’ Filip Chytil returning to New York as recovery continues
SAN JOSE, Calif. — Filip Sitil is one step closer to a potential return. The Rangers center is returning to New York after spending about three weeks in his native Czech Republic recovering from a suspected concussion, league officials said. There is still no timeline set for Sitil's return to action or when he will […]
Opioid settlement funds can help create and expand recovery housing
In 1987, the American Medical Association officially declared addiction a chronic disease. Recently, it has become clear that this disease has permeated every aspect of our society. The most recent available data shows that nearly half of U.S. adults have experienced drug use problems in their family. The actual number may actually be even higher. […]
HI legislators say wildfire prevention and recovery are top priorities for 2024
The Hawaii Legislature is scheduled to convene this week for the first time since the historic Lahaina burning woke the state to the deadly and costly threat posed by wildfires in an era of climate change. The tragedy has once again drawn the attention of lawmakers. Now, as the Hawaii State Legislature returns for a […]
Former manager of WV disaster recovery group sentenced to over 3 years in prison
A former financial manager for a West Virginia nonprofit that helps disaster victims was sentenced Thursday to more than three years in prison for stealing $871,000 from the organization. Benjamin Sisco, 30, of Charleston, was sentenced in federal court in May 2023 after pleading guilty to two counts of wire fraud. He was ordered to […]