Courts allow Texas natural gas project to proceed
A ruling by a panel of the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals in New Orleans, which upheld permits for a south Texas natural gas pipeline, dealt a serious blow to environmental activists.
Atlantic City's Hard Rock casino hires new management team, pushing for bigger share of market
The Hard Rock casino in Atlantic City has hired a new management team. The new president and general manager are expected to start within the next few weeks.
Kansas stretch of Keystone hit by oil spill back in service
A damaged section of the Keystone pipeline running through rural Kansas is back in service after cleanup and repairs from a large spill into a rural creek.
Largest water provider in the US declares drought emergency
Metropolitan Water District of Southern California, the largest water supplier in the nation, has declared a drought emergency for the entire region.
United Auto Workers union replaces leadership
Members of the United Auto Workers union voted Thursday to replace a large number of their current leaders with "reform-minded" candidates amid concerns of bribery and embezzlement.
Walmart shooting raises need for workplace violence prevention
A mass shooting at a Virginia Walmart raised concerns of whether workers feel empowered to recognize and address warning signs among fellow coworkers.
New York marijuana crops may be in danger due to court fight over dispensary licenses
The first batch of pot crops in New York could potentially be in danger due to a court fight over marijuana dispensary licenses. The fight is expected to hurt small farms.
Chesapeake, VA, Walmart shooter bought gun on day of rampage, left 'death note,' police say
Walmart supervisor Andre Bing, who killed six colleagues in a Tuesday shooting spree, legally purchased his gun the day of the shooting and left behind a 'death note,' authorities say.
NY Gov. Hochul signs legislation limiting cryptomining, mainly due to environmental impact
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul signed a legislation limiting the spread of cryptocurrency mining on Tuesday. The measure is mainly concerned with the environmental impact of crypto mining.
Norfolk Southern to buy Cincinnati railway for over $1 billion
Railroad company Norfolk Southern plans to buy the Cincinnati Southern Railway, a stretch of railroad linking Cincinnati, to Chattanooga, Tenn., for $1.6 billion.
Spinning top, Lite-Brite, 'He-Man' line join Toy Hall of Fame
The National Toy Hall of Fame inducted three new honorees Thursday: the spinning top, Hasbro's Lite Brite, and the Masters of the Universe toy line of 1980s 'He-Man' fame.
Biogen picks new CEO, veteran pharmaceutical leader Christopher Viehbacher
Biopharmaceutical company Biogen has picked a new CEO, former Sanofi CEO Christopher Viehbacher, amid fallout from its failed Alzheimer's drug launch.
Stellantis, US government warn 276K vehicle owners to park older models after Takata air bags killed 3 drivers
After Takata airbags in Stellantis vehicles killed three people, the company and the U.S. government have warned 276,000 owners to stop driving their vehicles.
Inflation brings rent control back to the ballot box
Rent control measures are returning to the ballot, especially on the West Coast, where initiatives like Measure H have gained notable political traction.
Bone appetite! Doggies dine on filet mignon at new San Francisco restaurant
Dogs can now fine dine at a new canine restaurant in Mission District of San Francisco. Dogue offers multi-course meals including steak tartare with quail egg and chicken skin waffles.
Janet Yellen promoting Biden policies as the key to advancing nation's 'long-term economic well-being'
Janet Yellen believes that Biden's policies are the key to economic well-being in the country. She says Biden has been reversing the trend of America failing to invest in innovation.
Janet Yellen to tout Biden admin's tech investments at VA business incubator
U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen is set to visit a Virginia business incubator to speak about America's investments in semiconductors and other technologies.
WI taxpayer group that attempted to block student loan forgiveness program asks Supreme Court to intervene
A taxpayer group in Wisconsin that unsuccessfully attempted to block the student loan forgiveness program is seeking the Supreme Court to step in.
Mall of America in MN testing metal detectors due to gun incidents
The Mall of America is testing metal detectors after multiple gun incidents over the last year. The detectors will be tested at the mall's north doors.
UFO Festival in Roswell, NM, brings in more than $2M in spending
A UFO festival hosted in Roswell, New Mexico, from June 30 through July 3 brought over $2 million in spending, 10 times more than the $200,000 spent to host the event.