Walmart shooting raises need for workplace violence prevention
A mass shooting at a Virginia Walmart raised concerns of whether workers feel empowered to recognize and address warning signs among fellow coworkers.
Republican states take drastic measure in latest salvo against ESG movement
A group of 13 GOP attorneys general asked a top energy regulator to closely review an application from major asset manager Vanguard requesting to own public utility shares.
Iconic Portland ice cream business threatens to move headquarters over city's rampant crime
Salt & Straw, a prominent Portland ice cream company, might move its headquarters from the city over crime issues that the company co-founder says threatens employee safety.
Carnival cruise ship passenger had seconds left 'before we lost him completely,' Coast Guard diver says
The Coast Guard diver who on Thanksgiving helped rescue a 28-year-old man who fell off the Carnival Valor cruise ship near Louisiana is now speaking out.
Portland business forced to close because of crime
Rains PDX owner Marcy Landolfo on the ongoing break-ins that have forced her to shut down her winter clothes store
Florida woman sues after claiming Velveeta Shells and Cheese cup takes longer than 'ready time' to prepare
A Florida woman is alleging that Velveeta’s microwavable Shells & Cheese takes longer than the stated 3 1/2 minutes "ready time" to prepare for consumption.
Portland store shuts down, posts blistering note on front door slamming rampant crime: 'City is in peril'
Portland, Oregon, clothing store Rains PDX shut down after facing more than a dozen break-ins and covering expensive repairs, according to a note posted the store's front door.
New York marijuana crops may be in danger due to court fight over dispensary licenses
The first batch of pot crops in New York could potentially be in danger due to a court fight over marijuana dispensary licenses. The fight is expected to hurt small farms.
Jeffrey Epstein sex trafficking operation benefited banks, accusers allege in lawsuit
Women who allege they were abused by Jeffrey Epstein filed a lawsuit against two banks they claim benefited financially from his sex trafficking system.
Elizabeth Holmes: Judge recommends Texas prison for Theranos founder
A federal judge has recommended that Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes begin serving her prison sentence of 11-plus years for fraud at a prison camp in Bryan, Texas.
Texas Twitter headquarters? Musk won't rule it out
Elon Musk, Tesla CEO and new owner of Twitter, would not rule out the possibility of opening a Twitter headquarters in Texas, according to a new report.
JetBlue passenger taken into custody in Newark after making security threat
A person aboard a JetBlue flight from Orlando to Newark was taken into custody at the plane's final destination following a "security threat."
That Christmas tree will cost you more this year: Inflation, supply issues are to blame
Inflation is impacting Americans in a number of ways, and the Christmas holiday is one of them. A Christmas tree farm owner shares how it's impacted his business.
NY Gov. Hochul signs legislation limiting cryptomining, mainly due to environmental impact
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul signed a legislation limiting the spread of cryptocurrency mining on Tuesday. The measure is mainly concerned with the environmental impact of crypto mining.
Walmart 'shocked' by Chesapeake, Virginia store shooting where 6 were killed
Walmart is reacting to a mass shooting that left 7 dead at a store in Chesapeake, Virginia, saying that it is "shocked at this tragic event" and is working with police.
SpaceX scrubs first of two rocket launches Tuesday
Elon Musk's SpaceX postponed its launch of a Falcon 9 rocket topped with a Dragon capsule scheduled to boost into space on Tuesday because of bad weather.
Average Texas gas prices fall below $3 for the first time since January, cheapest in country
The Texas gas price average fell below $3 for the first time since mid-January, according to AAA Texas gas price data.
Norfolk Southern to buy Cincinnati railway for over $1 billion
Railroad company Norfolk Southern plans to buy the Cincinnati Southern Railway, a stretch of railroad linking Cincinnati, to Chattanooga, Tenn., for $1.6 billion.
Eco regulations force massive coal plant to shut down, sparking community uproar
A major utility company announced plans to close a coal-fired power plant in eastern Texas, sparking an uproar in the local community over the potential negative economic impact.
Texas breaks all-time record for total jobs, leads nation in job growth
Gov. Abbott's Texas led the nation in annual job growth and broke the all-time record for job gains. Over 14 million Texans now employed in non-farm jobs.



















