Meteorologists surf rare ‘ice wave’ atop Mount Washington
Meteorologists atop the highest peak in the Northeast, known for some of the world's worst weather, have taken advantage of recent icy conditions to engage in the rather unusual activity of subarctic surfing. After days of subzero temperatures and strong winds, officials at the Mount Washington Observatory in New Hampshire said a distinctive layer of […]
Democrats under fire for ‘excusing’ murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO – Washington Examiner
The killing of Mr. Thompson, the head of the nation's largest insurance company, by a suspect whom police believe had animosity toward the medical industry prompted a controversial reaction. Some on the left said his killing brought them “joy” because he represents “greedy” corporations they believe are oppressing millions of Americans. . Sen. Elizabeth Warren […]
Biden shouldn’t issue pardons for Trump foes, Washington Post writer warns
In a new column, Washington Post deputy editor Ruth Marcus warns President Biden against the idea of preemptively pardoning government officials who have gotten on President-elect Donald Trump's bad side. Marcus urged the president to slam on the brakes after reports that Biden is considering pardoning Trump's political opponents so the Justice Department cannot go […]
New York children die after falling through ice at Albany Washington Park Lake
Officials said Tuesday that an 11-year-old girl also died over the weekend after falling through the ice while trying to save a 12-year-old boy who had jumped in ahead of her. The two children were at Washington Park Lake in Albany around 4:30 p.m. Saturday when the boy tried to walk across the frozen lake […]
Boeing to Lay Off Nearly 400 Workers at Plants in Washington State
Aircraft maker Boeing will lay off 396 employees in Washington state as it makes internal adjustments. A notice issued Monday by the state Employment Security Department. said Reuters reported that the job cuts will be made in various locations. Boeing is trying to get production of its best-selling 737 MAX back on track after a […]
Boeing to layoff hundreds in Washington as second-round of company cuts continue
Boeing is laying off 396 employees at its Washington state location, Reuters reported on Monday. The move is part of a 10% global workforce reduction announced by the company in October and is expected to affect about 17,000 jobs within Boeing. Fox Business reported in November that 2,199 Boeing employees in Washington state, totaling more […]
Boeing to layoff 396 employees in Washington state
Peter McNally, head of global analyst at Third Bridge, spoke on “The Big Money Show” about how the Boeing factory workers' strike is impacting business. Boeing is laying off 396 employees at its Washington state location, Reuters reported on Monday. The move is part of a 10% global workforce reduction announced by the company in […]
Democratic Washington politician, 30, sued for $750K pressured aide into relationship, forced him to run her errands: lawsuit
A county commissioner in Olympia, Washington, is accused of sexually harassing subordinates, pressuring them to have relationships, taking them on errands, buying things and lending them money, according to the complaint. Allyn Hershey is now seeking $750,000 after her relationship with Thurston County Commissioner Emily Close ended in bitterness. Close, 30, claims Hershey was fired […]
Biden attends national Christmas tree lighting on windy Washington night
President Biden participated in the National Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony in Washington, D.C., on Thursday night, marking the annual event before leaving the White House in preparation for President-elect Donald Trump's return to the Oval Office next year. This will be the last time. “Merry Christmas America!” Biden declared in his remarks at the lighting […]
Amazon sued by Washington DC over slow Prime deliveries in low-income ZIP codes
Amazon is being sued by the District of Columbia for offering slower delivery service to customers in two low-income areas, including shoppers who pay $139 a year for Prime membership. Customers in zip codes 20019 and 20020 pay higher Prime membership fees for shipping services that typically take one to two days. But for the […]