Almost 70 people have fallen ill and 18 have been hospitalized as a result of a salmonella outbreak linked to whole fresh cucumbers sold in 26 U.S. states and some parts of Canada.
Federal prosecutors have charged two tax preparers for allegedly defrauding $65 million from the federal government during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Ohio Senate on Wednesday approved a ban on transgender students using opposite-sex restrooms that “fit their gender identities,” sending the measure to Republican Governor Mike DeWine.
GOP Senator John Thune of South Dakota has been elected as Senate majority leader, which means he will replace retiring Senator Mitch McConnell, who has held the top Senate GOP position for the last 18 years.
Federal authorities have begun investigating the origins of racist text messages that have been sent to Black Americans throughout the U.S. The disturbing texts falsely informed people of color that they had been “selected to pick cotton.”
New applications for U.S. unemployment aid unexpectedly fell last week, but the number of people collecting benefits in mid-October was the highest in nearly three years.
The number of Americans filing for unemployment benefits just jumped to its highest level in over a year, a new report revealed on Thursday.
October 3, 2024 – 6:48 AM PDT WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The number of Americans filing new applications for unemployment benefits rose marginally…
Former President Donald Trump announced on Monday that he had spoken with tech mogul Elon Musk, coming to an agreement where the two will work together and collaborate by providing Starlink internet service to individuals impacted by Hurricane Helene who are in dire need of communication services.