Raging Bull customers see $2.4M in refunds after FTC dings online stock trading site
A couple million dollars' worth of refunds have started being distributed to customers of the online stock trading website Raging Bull, the FTC announced Monday.
Biden admin proposes new requirements for 'Product of USA' label claim on meat
The Biden administration has rolled out a proposed rule tightening the requirements for allowing meat, poultry or eggs to be labeled as a "Product of the USA."
More dead whales washing up ashore as federal agencies deny connection to offshore wind development
As more deceased whales wash up ashore, conservation groups say these deaths could have been avoided had the White House acted earlier when they received a warning, highlighting this very issue.
Slimmed-down crypto legislation coming in April: senators Lummis, Gillibrand
Senators Lummis and Gillibrand expect to a “slimmed-down” but “stronger” version of their prior cryptocurrency legislation to the Senate some time in April.
Gas stoves: CPSC asks for public input on health impact
The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is seeking public input on the chronic chemical hazards associated with the use of gas ranges, and proposed solutions.
Biden, Buttigieg call on airlines to drop family seating fees
President Biden and Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg are calling on major carriers to
Norfolk Southern CEO agrees to testify before Congress on Ohio train derailment
Norfolk Southern announced Wednesday that Chief Executive Alan Shaw will testify before the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee Match 9 on the Ohio train derailment.
TikTok sets default screen time limit for teens
TikTok on Wednesday announced that it is setting a new default time limit for users under 18 years old amid growing scrutiny over the popular social media app.
Sen. Ted Cruz calls Biden FAA nominee unqualified, says White House 'playing politics' with safety
Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, on Wednesday said President Biden's nominee to lead the Federal Aviation Administration, Phil Washington, is not qualified for the job.
U.S. Postal Service buys 9,250 electric vans, 14,000 charge stations
The U.S. Postal Service has awarded a contract to Ford Motor Co. to supply more than 9,000 new electric vans for its mail truck fleet as part of a long-term $9.6 billion investment in building an electric fleet.
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."
Interest payments on the national debt to reach $1.4 trillion annually in 2033: CBO
The CBO projects that the cost of servicing the national debt will more than double over the next decade to over $1.4 trillion in interest payments in FY2033.
Starbucks catches break as judge vacates nationwide ban on firing union workers
A federal judge in Michigan has vacated his order blocking Starbucks from firing employees who attempt to unionize, citing "certain errors" in his opinion.
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.
Consumers reported losing nearly $8.8 billion to scams in 2022: FTC
The Federal Trade Commission released data showing that American consumers reported losing $8.8 billion to scammers in 2022, an increase of more than $2 billion from a year ago.
Microsoft and Pentagon investigating leaked, sensitive military emails
The Dept. of Defense and Microsoft are looking into an unsecured server that exposed sensitive but unclassified emails and data from the U.S. Special Operations Command.
EPA orders Norfolk Southern to clean up Ohio train derailment site
The EPA has officially ordered rail company Norfolk Southern to clean up the site of the train derailment that spilled toxic chemicals into the environment on Feb. 3.
Manufacturers to EPA: We’re leading air quality gains, we don’t need more rules
The National Association of Manufacturers is pushing back against a rule proposed by the Biden administration's EPA to tighten air quality rules, arguing it will hurt the economy.
United Airlines changes family seating policy
United Airlines improved its family seating policy less than a year after federal officials urged all airlines to make it easier for families to sit together on planes at no extra cost.
SEC fines former Boston Celtics star Paul Pierce for crypto push
Former Boston Celtics player Paul Pierce will be subject to a hefty fine as he settles charges from the Securities and Exchange Commission.



















