US braces for storm expected to hit the East Coast as Hurricane Imelda in coming days
MIAMI (AP) — A weather system that is forecast to become Tropical Storm Imelda later in the day before approaching the coast of South Carolina
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Trump moves toward deal to give US an equity stake in company developing Nevada lithium mine
WASHINGTON (AP) — The White House is moving forward with a deal that would allow the U.S. government to take a small equity stake in
What to know about the stricter rules coming to noncitizen truck drivers after fatal Florida crash
It is now significantly harder for non-U.S. citizens to obtain a commercial driver’s license under new rules the Transportation Department imposed Friday. Transportation Secretary Sean
Trump to put import taxes on heavy trucks, pharmaceutical drugs, kitchen cabinets and furniture
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said Thursday that he will put import taxes of 100% on pharmaceutical drugs, 50% on kitchen cabinets and bathroom
US economy expanded at a surprising 3.8% pace in significant upgrade of second quarter growth
WASHINGTON (AP) — An uptick in consumer spending helped the U.S. economy expand at a surprising 3.8% from April through June, the government reported in
‘Very mean squirrel’ seeking food has sent at least 2 people to the ER in a California city
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Residents of a San Francisco Bay Area city are on the lookout for an aggressive squirrel that has sent at least
‘Nightmare bacteria’ cases are increasing in the US
NEW YORK (AP) — Infection rates from drug-resistant “nightmare bacteria” rose almost 70% between 2019 and 2023, according to a new report from Centers for
What to know about the H-1B visa Trump has targeted with $100,000 fees, generating confusion, fear
The Trump administration’s abrupt decision to slap a $100,000 fee on H-1B visas has stunned and confused employers, students and workers from the United States
The White House says it blocked US Steel’s decision to stop processing steel at Illinois plant
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — The White House said Monday that it intervened under the terms of a three-month-old national security agreement with Japan-based Nippon Steel
Gunman killed in early morning shooting at an Amazon facility in Georgia
COLUMBUS, Georgia (AP) — A suspected gunman has been killed at an Amazon facility in the west Georgia city of Columbus, according to authorities. The
4.3 magnitude earthquake jolts the San Francisco Bay Area and people report feeling a sharp shake
BERKELEY, Calif. (AP) — An earthquake with a magnitude of 4.3 rocked the San Francisco Bay Area early Monday, waking up many people, with more
Gabrielle rapidly intensifies into a Category 3 hurricane in the Atlantic, is staying away from land
MIAMI (AP) — Gabrielle strengthened into a major hurricane in the Atlantic Ocean on Monday but was forecast to remain far from land. The Miami-based
Sudden heavy rain in Southern California unleashes mudslides, 2-year-old drowns in floodwaters
YUCAIPA, Calif. (AP) — Sudden heavy rain east of Los Angeles unleashed mudslides that plowed into homes and trapped drivers for hours on roadways while
California Gov. Gavin Newsom extends signature program aimed at curbing carbon emissions
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Friday extended a signature state program aimed at reducing planet-warming emissions through 2045, a move Democrats
Federal Reserve cuts key rate for first time this year
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Federal Reserve cut its key interest rate by a quarter-point Wednesday and projected it would do so twice more this year
Many ask where the hurricanes are this season as the Atlantic remains quiet
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Not a single named storm has formed in the Atlantic Ocean in nearly three weeks, even though it’s the
Tornadoes destroy several homes in southeastern Utah
MONTICELLO, Utah (AP) — Tornadoes destroyed several homes in southeastern Utah over the weekend, but authorities said there were no reports of people injured. A
Unemployment, inflation and GDP growth will be worse this year than projected, budget office says
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump’s tariff policy, immigration crackdowns and sweeping tax and spending law are expected to increase jobless rates and inflation and
Police fatally shoot man on Alabama highway
HOMEWOOD, Ala. (AP) — Homewood police officers shot and killed a man on a four-lane highway after officers said he pointed a weapon at them,
The number of Americans filing for jobless benefits last week hits 263,000, most in nearly 4 years
WASHINGTON (AP) — In another grim sign for the U.S. labor market, jobless claim applications jumped to their highest level in almost four years last