Top Education Department official stepping down as college financial aid fiasco continues
RIchard Cordray, who heads the Federal Student Aid office, will step down in June in the midst of a financial aid crisis that's leaving some students without necessary aid
Some Ring customers to receive portion of $5.6M in refunds as part of privacy settlement
Some Ring customers will soon receive refunds from the Federal Trade Commission. The collective more than $5.6 million will be sent in the form of PayPal payments.
FCC reinstates net neutrality, FCC Commissioner Carr slams move
The FCC voted to reinstate net neutrality rules that allow the agency to regulate broadband internet as a telecommunications service over the objections of Commissioner Brendan Carr.
Individually wrapped cheese could be targeted under New York legislation
Individually wrapped cheese could be banned in New York if the Packaging Reduction and Recycling Infrastructure Act passes in the state Senate. It failed to pass in 2023.
JetBlue, Southwest jets have close call at Washington airport after ATC mishap
The Federal Aviation Administration is looking into an incident when a JetBlue plane was forced to abort a takeoff because another plane was attempting to cross the runway.
Alaska Airlines flights resume after FAA's temporary ground stop
A nationwide ground stop was issued for Alaska Airlines on Wednesday as the carrier while it worked to resolve an issue with its weight and balance system.
Tim Scott to introduce measure to overturn controversial SEC climate rule
Republicans on the Senate Banking Committee, led by Sen. Tim Scott, R-S.C., are introducing a measure to try and overturn a controversial climate rule enacted by the SEC.
Government hiring spree propping up the US job market
State and local governments are on a hiring spree to fill high-turnover positions, which is keeping the job market afloat, Labor Department data shows.
American Airlines pilots union sees 'significant spike' in safety-related issues
The American Airlines pilots union warned in a letter on Saturday that it has been tracking a "significant spike" in safety- and maintenance-related problems.
FAA rolling out new technology to reduce risk of runway accidents
The Federal Aviation Administration, trying to eliminate all close calls at airports, is deploying more technology to improve "air traffic controllers’ situational awareness."
USPS proposes raising stamp prices again
The USPS on Tuesday laid out the slew of price hikes it aims to implement, saying they would amount to roughly 7.8% increases across mailing services.
American Binance security expert transferred to notorious Nigerian prison: ‘our nightmare has gotten worse’
Nigerian government holds Tigran Gambaryan as apparent collateral for charges levied at cryptocurrency firm Binance amid a failing economy and soaring inflation.
Hand sanitizer, aloe gel recalled over warnings it could cause comas or blindness
A company is voluntarily recalling hand sanitizers and aloe gel after discovering that there was methanol in the products. Methanol can cause serious health issues for consumers.
8.4M Tide, Gain and other laundry pods recalled over unsafe packaging
Millions of packages of laundry pods have been recalled because they could split open and pose a risk of harm to children and other vulnerable populations.
FAA investigating possible close call between Southwest Airlines jet, air traffic control tower
The Federal Aviation Administration is investigating why a Southwest Airlines plane flew near an air traffic control tower when it was attempting to land at LaGuardia Airport in New York last month.
Boeing faces 'pivotal moment,' new airplane chief says
Boeing Commercial Airplanes CEO Stephanie Pope told staff in a letter this week that the company is facing a "pivotal moment" as it tries to rebuild its reputation.
Certain fire extinguishing balls may fail to work, could lead to injury or death: regulators
Federal safety regulators are warning consumers to avoid certain fire extinguisher balls because they could fail and in turn pose a serious risk of injury or death.
Danger ahead: CBO says debt will consume 166% of GDP in 30 years
The CBO released a report showing that the national debt will rise to unprecedented levels over the next three decades despite recent deficit reduction efforts.
DMV outage temporarily hits offices nationwide, impacting driver's license services, permit tests
A nationwide outage hit DMV offices early Thursday, temporarily impacting various services from driver license renewal to permit tests.
Intel plans US building spree thanks to billions in federal chip subsidies
Intel received $20 billion in federal funding and loans to invest in U.S. semiconductor manufacturing through the CHIPS Act as it looks to help restore America's chipmaking edge.