Dec 27 (Reuters) – U.S. President Joe Biden signed into law the National Defense Authorization Act, or NDAA, for fiscal year 2022, which authorizes $770 billion in…… Read more “U.S. President Biden signs $770 billion defense bill”
More than 70 killed as tornadoes rip through Kentucky, other U
BENTON, Ky., Dec 11 (Reuters) – A devastating swarm of tornadoes ripped through six U.S. states, killing more than 70 people in Kentucky and leaving a trail…… Read more “More than 70 killed as tornadoes rip through Kentucky, other U”
After 50 rioters sentenced for January 6 insurrection, a debate rages over what justice looks like
Washington (CNN)Of the 50-plus defendants who have been sentenced for their role in the January 6 attack on the US Capitol, fewer than half were sent to jail…… Read more “After 50 rioters sentenced for January 6 insurrection, a debate rages over what justice looks like”
Air quality: Delhi records worst November air in years
India’s capital Delhi recorded its worst November air in at least six years, according to official data. The city recorded 11 days of “severe” pollution, up from 10…… Read more “Air quality: Delhi records worst November air in years”
Michigan school shooting: Student kills three and wounds eight
A 15-year-old has killed three fellow students and injured eight others, including a teacher, in a high school shooting in the US state of Michigan. The victims…… Read more “Michigan school shooting: Student kills three and wounds eight”
Why US abortion laws could be changed by Supreme Court ruling
On Wednesday it will consider a Mississippi law which asks the court to ban abortions after 15 weeks of pregnancy. Its final ruling, due in June next…… Read more “Why US abortion laws could be changed by Supreme Court ruling”
There’s a shortage of truckers, but TuSimple thinks it has a solution: no driver needed
(CNN)Right now, there’s a shortage of truck drivers in the US and worldwide, exacerbated by the e-commerce boom brought on by the pandemic.One solution to the problem is autonomous trucks,…… Read more “There’s a shortage of truckers, but TuSimple thinks it has a solution: no driver needed”
Houston opens probe into deadly stampede at music festival
A stampede of fans surging toward the stage during rapper Travis Scott’s Astroworld music festival in Houston killed at least eight people and injured dozens more as…… Read more “Houston opens probe into deadly stampede at music festival”
Trump reaches $375M deal to sell DC hotel – WSJ
WASHINGTON, Nov 14 (Reuters) – Former President Donald Trump’s family hotel company has reached a deal to sell the rights to its Washington, D.C., hotel for $375…… Read more “Trump reaches $375M deal to sell DC hotel – WSJ”
Santa Claus is coming to town – but at what cost to Walmart and Target?
CHICAGO, Nov 15 (Reuters) – Pent-up demand is expected to have boosted early holiday sales this year, but big discounters Walmart (WMT.N) and Target (TGT.N) may still see margins fall as…… Read more “Santa Claus is coming to town – but at what cost to Walmart and Target?”