Tag: US News

Walmart’s Bill Simon Says Inflation Having ‘Much Bigger Impact’ on Households Than Looming Recession

As analysts ponder whether inflation in the United States has turned a corner following the latest data, a former Walmart U.S. chief executive says that inflationary pressures are here to stay longer and will hurt American households more than the looming recession. Former Walmart U.S. CEO Bill Simon told Fox News in a recent interview…


Judges Award Steve Bannon’s Ex-attorney $480,000 Unpaid Legal Fee

A new york judge ruled Friday that Steve Bannon, former White House adviser and one-time Trump administration official, must pay his former legal team more than $480,000 in unpaid legal fees. “ORDERED that plaintiff’s motion for summary judgment is granted on its account stated cause of action and the Clerk is directed to enter judgment…


Florida Reports New Cases of Locally Acquired Malaria, Bringing Recent US Total to 7

Florida health officials reported two more cases of locally acquired malaria, bringing the total number of cases to six in the state. The two new cases were found in Sarasota County during the week of June 25 to July 1, according to the Florida Department of Health’s recent report (pdf). Florida’s Polk, Orange, and Walton…


New York to Deploy Shark Monitoring Drones to Beaches Amid Rise in Attacks

In response to a slew of shark sightings and reported attacks across beaches in New York, authorities announced that dozens of new drones will be deployed to monitor the state’s coastlines to ensure beachgoers’ safety. Gov. Kathy Hochul said in a press release on July 7 that the squadron of drones will be deployed to…


Extreme Heat Wave Coming for Southwest: Arizona, New Mexico, California

Forecasters warn of a long and intense heat wave coming for the Southwest United States that could rank among the most severe in recent history. The focal point of the blistering heat will fall mostly on Arizona, California, and New Mexico, with peak intensity expected later next week, according to regional offices of the National…


‘Pulling Out Every Stop’: Activists Looking to Disqualify Trump Under 14th Amendment

Two civil rights groups are launching a campaign to block former President Donald Trump from becoming president once more, citing alleged violations of the 14th Amendment related to the Jan. 6 incident. The groups “Free Speech for People” and “MI Familia Vota” will hold multiple rallies and banner drops for a week beginning Sunday outside…


Vermont Police Officer, 19, Dies in Crash With Burglary Suspect She Was Chasing

RUTLAND, Vt.—A Vermont police officer was killed and two other officers were injured when a burglary suspect crashed into two police cruisers pursuing him, Vermont State Police said. Rutland City Police Officer Jessica Ebbighausen, 19, was killed on Friday afternoon. The crash happened as police chased a vehicle driven by Tate Rheaume, 20, a suspect…


A Vermont Police Officer, Aged 19, Died in a Crash With a Burglary Suspect She Was Chasing

RUTLAND, Vt.—A Vermont police officer was killed and two other officers were injured when a burglary suspect crashed into two police cruisers pursuing him, Vermont State Police said. Rutland City Police Officer Jessica Ebbighausen, 19, was killed on Friday afternoon. The crash happened as police chased a vehicle driven by Tate Rheaume, 20, a suspect…


California AG Joins National Effort to Make Canceling Unwanted Subscriptions Easy

California Attorney General Rob Bonta announced support June 26 for proposed Federal Trade Commission (FTC) changes that will make canceling subscriptions, both digital and physical, as easy as signing up for them, according to his office. The so-called Negative Option Rule is a marketing method for companies to enroll consumers in services with recurring charges,…


IN-DEPTH: ‘It Would Be Devastating’: Local Officials Warn of Wind Turbine Development’s Impact to Jersey Shore’s Tourism Industry

Serene beachside views that bring in a lucrative tourism industry could be cut to ribbons if wind companies succeed in constructing fleets of monopole turbines along the east coast. Orsted, a wind energy company 51 percent owned by the Danish government, has plans to install 200 turbines throughout 161,000 acres of ocean nine miles off…