Biden to nominate Julie Su as next labor secretary
President Biden is planning to nominate former California Secretary of Labor Julie Su to replace U.S. Secretary of Labor Marty Walsh, according to a statement Tuesday.
Dollar Tree fined over $250,000 for safety violations that endangered workers: 'Pattern of disregard'
Dollar Tree has been fined over $250,000 by the Labor Department for workplace safety violations at a location in Texas labeled as a "pattern of disregard."
Michigan utility company expects to restore 'majority' of customers by Wednesday
Consumers Energy said it has 600 crews, some of which came from states as far as Virginia, to help restore power to customers after back to back winter storms in Michigan.
FAA investigating 'close call' between JetBlue flight, Learjet at Boston airport
The Federal Aviation Administration is investigating a Monday incident in which a Learjet took off in Boston while a JetBlue flight was preparing to land.
DeSantis appoints 'Moms for Liberty' co-founder to new Disney World governing board
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Monday appointed five members of the new Central Florida Tourism Oversight District board, which will govern the operations of Walt Disney World.
DeSantis warns ESG movement driven by 'woke' corporate CEO bullies in new book
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis issued a stark warning in his new book concerning the ESG movement, arguing that it is a way for the left to achieve certain goals through corporate power.
EPA resumes shipments of toxic material out of East Palestine after 'safety' check
President Biden's administration has resumed shipments of toxic waste out of East Palestine, Ohio on Monday. The EPA says it paused the deliveries for safety purposes.
UPS employees in Texas charged with trafficking cocaine
Two UPS employees are part of a group of five accused of trafficking cocaine in southern Texas. Law enforcement seized approximately 60 kilograms of cocaine.
Over 150K Michigan residents out of power as bad weather continues
Over 140,000 customers in Michigan are out of power Monday morning. This marks the fifth day for many residents left in the dark after brutal ice storm and strong winds hit.
Democrat lawmaker proposes bill forcing Chicago grocery stores, gas stations to hire armed guards
Happy Foods store owner Barbara Eastman warns she "can't afford" the "huge" costs associated with a state bill requiring businesses to hire their own security amid rising crime.
Massachusetts Democratic Gov. Maura Healey unveils $742 tax relief proposal
Democratic Gov. Maura Healey announced a tax relief proposal aimed at saving money for residents in the state. The proposal is worth $742 million.
NYC taxi union strikes at LaGuardia; Uber says rides out of airport increased
The New York Taxi Workers Alliance went on strike against Uber and Lyft at LaGuardia airport in New York City on Sunday, though Uber claims rides went up during the strike.
Ohio pizzeria's ad seeking 'non-stupid' employees fires up social media: 'There is no work ethic'
Santino's Pizzeria in Columbus, Ohio, has drawn media attention after unfurling a banner asking for help from "non-stupid people," which reportedly led to a prank order.
South Carolina lawmaker proposes 'Yankee Tax' as northerners flock to state in droves
South Carolina state Sen. Stephen Goldfinch proposed a bill that could require new residents from out-of-state to pay up to $500 in taxes to move to the Palmetto State.
California man visits Disneyland 2,995 times, breaks Guinness World Record
Last week, the Guinness World Records recognized the 50-year-old as the world record holder for the most consecutive visits to Disneyland, an astonishing 2,995 days.
Ban electric vehicles from evacuation routes? Florida Republican concerned about cars running out of charge
A Florida Republican floated the idea of banning electric vehicles from state evacuation routes, raising concerns that EVs could become roadblocks if they run out of battery.
Seattle to pay millions to settle lawsuit over damages from George Floyd-inspired 'autonomous zone' protests
Seattle agreed to a $3.65 million settlement with residents and business owners over the city's handling of a so-called autonomous zone known as CHOP during the 2020 riots.
Washington business owners fed up with crime turn to the Second Amendment for protection
Business owners in the Seattle, Washington, area increasingly purchased firearms in 2020 as protests and riots spread, and are reportedly still armed to protect against crimes.
Norfolk Southern hit with class-action suit over East Palestine train derailment
Norfolk Southern Railway was hit with a class-action lawsuit that seeks monetary compensation for affected Ohio residents over a Feb. 3 derailment.
Train-car wheel bearing overheated before Ohio train derailment, NTSB finds
An overheated bearing on a railcar was the likely cause of the Norfolk Southern train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio, federal officials said Thursday.



















