MILWAUKEE — As election officials across the country boost security ahead of November’s election, the leader of one of the most intensely scrutinized offices in a presidential swing state said […]
The Federal Reserve is finally lowering rates. Here’s what consumers should know
NEW YORK — The Federal Reserve has cut its benchmark interest rate from its 23-year high, with consequences for debt, savings, auto loans, mortgages and other forms of borrowing by […]
Treasury rule would expand tax credits for installing electric vehicle chargers
WASHINGTON — The Biden administration is moving to clarify how homeowners and businesses can receive lucrative tax credits for installing electric vehicle chargers. A rule proposed Wednesday by the Treasury […]
NAACP president urges Missouri governor to halt execution planned for next week
Executing a Black man in Missouri who says he was wrongfully convicted would amount to a “horrible miscarriage of justice,” the president of the NAACP said in a letter Wednesday […]
South Carolina death row inmate asks governor for clemency
COLUMBIA, S.C. — A South Carolina inmate scheduled to be executed Friday is asking Gov. Henry McMaster to spare his life, something no governor in the state has done since […]
Ship owner cut corners on repairs before deadly Baltimore bridge collapse, US says in $100M lawsuit
BALTIMORE — The owner and manager of the cargo ship that caused the Baltimore bridge collapse recklessly cut corners and ignored known electrical problems on the vessel, the Justice Department […]
Lessons from Red Sea and Ukraine’s Black Sea fight help prep Navy for possible conflict with China
WASHINGTON — The Navy is taking lessons from its combat in the Red Sea over the past year and what Ukraine has done to hold off the Russians in the […]
Boeing’s CEO says a large number of employees will be furloughed to conserve cash during factory workers' strike
Boeing’s CEO says a large number of employees will be furloughed to conserve cash during factory workers’ strike Source link
Kentucky governor bans use of ‘conversion therapy’ with executive order
FRANKFORT, Ky. — Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear banned the use of “conversion therapy” on minors in Kentucky on Wednesday, calling his executive order an overdue step to protect children from […]
Lebanon's official news agency reports that home solar energy systems exploded in several areas of Beirut
Lebanon’s official news agency reports that home solar energy systems exploded in several areas of Beirut Source link