Fort Worth, TX becomes first city in US to mine Bitcoin; Mayor points to 'the future of technology'
Mattie Parker, mayor of Fort Worth, Texas, told Stuart Varney about her city's initiative to mine Bitcoin in the U.S. on a Monday episode of 'Varney & Co.'
GOP congressman looks to strip Disney of no-fly zones over theme parks
Nehls sent letters to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg regarding the restricted airspace that was given to Disney via a 2003 law.
Senate Democrat facing tough re-election puts plenty of daylight between herself and Biden in new TV ad
Sen. Maggie Hassan of New Hampshire uses a new TV ad to spotlight that she’s doing everything she can to help ease the pain of soaring gas prices.
Newsom mulls keeping California's last nuclear power plant open amid green energy woes
California Gov. Gavin Newsom said the state will submit an application for a piece of the Biden administration’s $6 billion in funding to potentially keep the PG&E- owned Diablo Canyon Nuclear Power Plant located between San Francisco and Los Angeles open past a planned closing by 2025.
Disney corporate affairs chief Geoff Morrell steps down after three months
The Walt Disney Company's Cheif Corporate Affairs Officer Geoff Morrell is stepping down from his position, according to an email sent by CEO Bob Chapek that was sent to company executives.
Michigan woman wins $1 million from Mega Millions drawing
A woman in Michigan won a prize of $1 million after buying a Mega Millions ticket through the state's lottery.
GOP lawmaker predicts economic recession as Biden says he’s not concerned
Texas Rep. Troy Nehls, a Republican, warned that America is likely headed into an economic recession as the latest GDP numbers illustrated a 1.4% contraction.
Arkansas attorney general files lawsuit against Family Dollar after rodent infestation detected at facility
The Arkansas attorney general filed a lawsuit against Family Dollar after the "presence of rodents and rodent activity" were detected at a distribution facility in Arkansas.
Texas rancher offers Elon Musk free land for Twitter HQ, says Texas is the place to be
A Texas rancher and businessman is hoping to entice new Twitter owner Elon Musk to central Texas, offering up free land for Musk to build a new headquarters for the company.
Largest single-ticket Powerball jackpot in Arizona history bought at convenience store
A massive fortune is waiting to be claimed in the Grand Canyon State.
DeSantis spokesperson: 'Disney will pay its fair share of taxes'
The Florida governor's office has assured the state that Disney will not be passing tax burdens onto citizens.
Disney special district says 'we don't know where we are going' after DeSantis signs law
The private governing body of Walt Disney World, the Reedy Creek Improvement District, is unsure of what the exact repercussions will be from the legislation Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed to dissolve it in June 2023.
Disney says Florida can’t dissolve special tax district until debt is fully paid
Disney is fighting back at efforts by Florida lawmakers to repeal the special district that governs Walt Disney World, saying a provision in a state law could prohibit such a move.
California to raise its gas tax, already the highest in the nation
California lawmakers appear unlikely to pause the annual summer increase in the state's gasoline tax ahead of a May 1 deadline, Gov. Gavin Newsom’s office said on Monday.
Biden administration commits $504M for Utah hydrogen energy plant
The Biden administration is supporting a project to create the world's largest industrial green hydrogen production and storage facility in Utah backed by a multi-million dollar commitment.
Florida woman says Dollar General fired her over viral TikTok videos
A Florida Dollar General manger was terminated after she began creating TikToks accusing the company of treating their employees unfairly and creating unsafe working conditions.
Iowa man wins $1 million in lottery after cashier made 'mistake'
Josh Buster said that when he asked a West Burlington convenience store clerk for five easy-pick plays for Friday night's Mega Millions drawing, he initially received only one play from the lottery terminal.
Texas judge invites Disney to move from Florida amid DeSantis feud
Texas’ Fort Bend County Judge KP George penned a letter to the CEO of The Walt Disney Company inviting the theme park to move from Florida after Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis revoked Walt Disney World’s decades-old special agreement that allowed it to govern itself.
LA company allegedly faked COVID test results; agrees to pay $22.5 million
A Los Angeles, California based COVID-19 testing company has agreed to fork over a $22 million settlement after being accused of forging test results and engaging in false advertising.
University professors unhappy by Florida Gov. DeSantis' attempt to hold faculty 'accountable'
College and University professors are unhappy with Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis' attempt to hold faculty “accountable” by imposing a review every five-years for tenured professors.

















