California oil spill in Pacific extends for miles, expected to hit beaches: reports
A large oil spill in the Pacific off the coast of California stretched for miles Saturday and was expected to reach some beaches in Southern California, according to reports.
Powerball jackpot worth $635 million among largest in history
Saturday's Powerball jackpot, with an estimated payout of $635 million, ranks among the ten largest pots in the history of the drawing.
Solar panels not as green as you think as battle looms on ‘massive’ panel tariffs
Solar panels aren’t as environmentally friendly as you may think. And now an industry group is saying looming tariffs will cripple the industry.
Government short-term funding bill includes billions in Afghan resettlement funds
The House and Senate on Thursday passed a short-term funding bill that staved off a government shutdown and ensured funding to resettle thousands of Afghan refugees.
Hunt for Brian Laundrie: Social media's role in Gabby Petito's mystery homicide
Social media has proven to be a reliable source in the hunt for Brian Laundrie, a fugitive person of interest in the killing of his fiancée, 22-year-old Gabby Petito.
US, EU deepen alliance to boost 'underpin' of global economies: semiconductors
The U.S. and European Union pledged Wednesday to deepen its alliance for the sake of advancing common priorities like artificial intelligence, trade challenges and the “underpin” to global economies: semiconductors.
UK fuel shortage: Soldiers to start driving tankers in coming days
The British government's reserve tanker fleet was deployed Wednesday to help deliver gasoline to empty pumps across the U.K.
Cherokee Nation reaches $75M settlement with drug companies
The Cherokee Nation and three opioid distributors reached a $75 million settlement to resolve opioid-related claims against the companies, the tribe and the companies announced Tuesday.
Steve Hilton: Australia now a ‘fascist state’ as strict coronavirus restrictions remain
'The Next Revolution' host Steve Hilton argues that Australia has gone too far with extreme coronavirus restrictions.
Kudlow: If Fed caters to Dems' progressive wish list and finance it, they will lose their independence
Larry Kudlow gives his take on the Senate hearing with Janet Yellen and Jay Powell and provides insight on inflation during his Tuesday monologue on 'Kudlow'
Sen. Warren tells Fed Chairman Powell she will oppose his renomination
Sen. Elizabeth Warren told Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell on Tuesday that she would oppose his re-nomination.
Shoplifters casually rob California Marshalls as people watch, employees do not report crime
Multiple shoplifters in California were seen brazenly stealing from a Marshalls location as the crime continues in the state.
Senators call for 'full accountability' in World Bank data controversy
The top Democrat and Republican on the U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee have urged President Joe Biden to "ensure full accountability" over a World Bank data-rigging controversy that has embroiled International Monetary Fund chief Kristalina Georgieva.
Dallas Fed’s Kaplan resigns, follows Boston’s Rosengren after stock sale controversy
The Federal Reserve announced Monday that Dallas Fed chief Robert Kaplan will soon retire, just hours after Boston Fed president Eric Rosengren said he would be retiring at the end of the month.
China wields new legal weapon to fight claims of intellectual property theft
Chinese technology giants have seized on a new legal tactic to fight claims of intellectual property theft, raising concerns in the U.S. that Beijing’s promises to strictly enforce patent and copyright laws will be undermined by Chinese courts.
Debt-limit standoff could force fed to revisit emergency playbook
If a political standoff in Congress fails to raise the federal debt limit, the Fed could utilize a crisis-management playbook Federal Reserve officials created years ago to continue paying its bills.
Rubio targets 'woke' companies with new bill granting more shareholder power to fight back
Florida Republican Sen. Marco Rubio introduced a bill this week that aims to challenge corporate spending of shareholder dollars for causes he described as “woke” social policy actions.
Body composting a 'green' alternative to burial, cremation
Seth Viddal, a business owner, has created an environmentally friendly alternative to burials and cremations.
Vanuatu to push international court for climate change opinion
Vanuatu is asking the International Court of Justice to issue an opinion on the rights of present and future generations to be protected from the adverse impacts of climate change.
Fremont Police Department adds Tesla Model Y to its patrol fleet
The Model Y is part of an ongoing effort to find "cost-effective ways to help make Fremont more sustainable" and helping it become carbon neutral by 2045, according to the department.



















