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.
Starbucks Frappuccino bottles recalled over foreign object
PepsiCo initiated a recall for select lots of Starbucks Frappuccino Vanilla bottles. Although the company didn't disclose why, federal officials say it's due to a foreign object.
American Airlines pilots involved in close call at JFK will comply with subpoenas
American Airlines pilots will comply with the subpoenas to be interviewed by the National Transportation Safety Board regarding the close call at JFK airport last month.
Is student loan debt a dating deal-breaker?
More Millennials are cohabiting as student debt rises, leading many singles to pay more attention to a potential spouse's financial situation, which can lead to awkward conversations if not handled properly.
US national debt to rise by $20 trillion over the next 10 years: CBO
The CBO released its annual budget and economic outlook which projects that the U.S. national debt will grow by about $20 trillion over the next 10 years.
Cruz grills FAA leader, plays video animation of Austin airport close call: 'How can this happen?'
Texas Sen. Ted Cruz pushed acting Federal Aviation Administrator Billy Nolen on a near-miss collision between two planes at an airport in Austin, Texas, this month.
SEC crypto proposal could bar investment advisers from holding at firms
The SEC proposed a rule that would broaden regulations requiring investment advisors to securely store clients' assets with a qualified custodian to cover crypto assets.
FAA to form safety review team following close calls
The Federal Aviation Administration is forming a safety review team to look into the aviation system following a string of close calls, according to acting administrator Billy Nolen.
Oregon alcohol regulators under investigation for diverting rare bourbon for personal use
Officials from the Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission are under criminal investigation for diverting rare bourbon from public access for person consumption.
IRS reveals if you owe taxes on government relief checks
The IRS has determined whether state-issued rebate payments will count as taxable income for the 2022 tax season after telling taxpayers to delay filing.



















