Another month of robust US job growth points to continued economic strength
America’s employers delivered another outpouring of jobs in March, adding a sizzling 303,000 workers to their payrolls and bolstering hopes that…
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An earthquake centered near New York City rattles, and unnerves, much of the Northeast
An earthquake shook the densely populated New York City metropolitan area Friday morning, with residents across the Northeast reporting rumbling in…
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Health Minute: Eclipse safety
It will be the longest, most visible solar eclipse in more than a century. On April 8th, the moon will block out the sun but watching this without…
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Ford to delay production of new electric pickup and large SUV as US EV sales growth slows
With U.S. electric vehicle sales starting to slow, Ford Motor Co. says it will delay rolling out new electric pickup trucks and a new large electric…
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Free blue checks are back for some accounts on Elon Musk’s X. Not everyone is happy about it
Elon Musk’s X, the platform formerly known as Twitter, has begun restoring complimentary blue checks for some of its users, the latest unexpected…
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Caitlin Clark wins Naismith National Player of the Year Award
Caitlin Clark again proved she is the best player in women’s college basketball right now and perhaps ever by again claiming the Naismith National…
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Disney fends off boardroom blitz during shareholders meeting
The company’s corporate leadership was facing a bold attack from billionaire activist investor Nelson Peltz, who loudly pushed the company to come up…
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Radio City Rockettes hold open auditions ahead of 2024 Christmas Spectacular
Wedneday was the first day of open auditions to find new dancers for the 2024 Radio City Music Hall Christmas…
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Secretaries of Education and Labor to hold roundtable event in Nevada
According to NBC News, the secretaries are traveling to Reno and Las Vegas this week “to lift up the importance of good jobs and high-quality and…
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Private payrolls up 184,000 last month, according to ADP
Most of the growth came from companies that employ more than 50 workers, with small businesses adding just 16,000 to the…
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Dept. of Human and Health Services issues consent guidelines for hospitals
In a letter to teaching hospitals and medical schools, HHS said doctors performing sensitive tests, such as pelvis or prostate exams, must get signed…
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Tropicana Las Vegas shuts down, employees say goodbye
The doors were permanently locked forever on Tuesday. It was a very emotional scene outside the main entrance, as employees waved signs and handed…
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Hospital patients in North Carolina splatter Jell-O on nurses for fun
The Jell-O Toss is an annual event for the pediatric patients at the James and Connie Maynard Children’s Hospital in…
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President Biden issues statement on WCK aid workers killed in Gaza
The president said he was both outraged and heartbroken by the multiple deaths, which included one…
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Zoo in Syracuse to allow researchers to observe animals reacting to solar eclipse
The Rosamond Gifford Zoo in Syracuse, New York will be hosting researchers working to see how different animals react to the celestial…
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NASA’s Boeing Crew Flight Test announces launch date
The test flight is scheduled for Monday, May 6 and will launch two astronauts to the International Space Station…
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Tesla shares fall, reports drop in vehicle deliveries
Tesla’s published report showing that deliveries fell 8.5% from the same period last year, and about 20% from the fourth quarter, falling below even…
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Earthquake hits Taiwan, nine people dead
131 people are currently trapped, including 50 employees of the Silk’s Place Hotel Taroko, who were traveling in four minibuses. Authorities have…
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Owner of a cat and coffee house showcases cats looking for a good home
The owner of the cafe, Shelli Schuppel, has partnered with the Eau Claire County Humane Association to feature cats that are up for…
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New Jersey business employs people with autism
Products with a purpose. Beloved Bath’s candles, lotions, and soaps are manufactured, labeled, packaged, and shipped by people with…
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