Fauci back on Capitol Hill as virus surge drives new fears
Fauci will testify before a special House panel investigating the coronavirus pandemic
Florida returned $1B in unclaimed property to residents, but more can be claimed
Floridians have been reunited with $1 billion in unclaimed property, according to the state’s Chief Financial Officer Jimmy Patronis.
What is a class-action lawsuit?
A class-action lawsuit is a complaint filed by one or multiple plaintiffs on the behalf of a larger group, referred to as a “class."
Coronavirus stimulus plan could include controversial Social Security fix
A bipartisan group of senators is hoping the relief package will include a controversial proposal to fix diminishing funds for Social Security, Medicare and the nation's highways.
Fannie, Freddie earnings improve amid signs of housing market recovery
Sales of previously owned homes rose 20.7% in June over the prior month to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 4.72 million, according to data from the National Association of Realtors released last week.
What is an indictment?
A grand jury determines there is probable cause to indict someone.
What is a public defender?
A public defender serves as someone’s defense attorney for a criminal case when the person cannot afford one or is otherwise unable to obtain one.
How two sanctioned Russian billionaire brothers bought art anyway
Art is increasingly being used as a tool by blacklisted individuals to evade sanctions. While the art world has installed its own disclosure protocols, it has long struggled to enforce them.
Kodak has already proven it can fight 'pharmaceutical blockage' in US: CEO
Kodak, which is based in Rochester, New York, will receive a $765 million dollar loan under the Defense Production Act.
Giuliani: Democrats 'want crime,' murder to defeat Trump
"They want crime – I don’t think they even realize it – they even want murder, so that they can defeat him."
What is a grand jury?
A grand jury convenes behind closed doors and examines evidence from a purported crime to decide if there is probable cause.
SBA disaster loan investigation reveals rampant fraud: Report
More than 5,000 complaints have been made by financial institutions.
Sen. Hawley introduces bill to remove Big Tech's Section 230 ad immunity
Sen. Josh Hawley introduced a bill Tuesday that would remove Section 230 protections for internet platforms that display manipulative ads or provide data to be used for ads.
Americans receive mystery seeds in the mail, mostly from China
Officials are trying to identify the seeds, which they worry could be invasive plant species, and threatening to native plants and crops, or could introduce diseases or be harmful to livestock.
A strange Social Security rule puts today's 60-year-olds at a big disadvantage. Lawmakers are working to change that
As a result of the average wage index, seniors who turn 60 in 2020 will be in line for a much lower benefit during retirement than those who turned 60 just a year ago. That is, unless lawmakers intervene.
Who's ready for a $5,826 Social Security benefit cut?
It's been reported that Social Security won't bring in enough money to sustain its current payout level. What would this actually look like for the typical retired worker?
Minnesota rodeo crowd size during coronavirus raises concern
The state Department of Health and the Minnesota Attorney General’s Office imposed a spectator limit at the event. The latest order from Gov. Tim Walz limits outdoor events and entertainment to 250 people who are socially distanced.
Moderna gets further $472M US award for coronavirus vaccine development
Moderna Inc received an additional $472 million from the U.S. government that funds-disease fighting technology.
China tells US to close consulate in Chengdu in growing spat
The United States has an embassy in Beijing and consulates in five other mainland cities
Homeland Security resumes Global Entry for New York state
The Department of Homeland Security said it would resume allowing New York state residents to enroll in Global Entry and other trusted traveler programs, after the federal government suspended the state's access in February over a state law giving unauthorized immigrants driver's licenses.