Texas oil refinery explosion sends smoke into air, residents advised to shelter in place
An explosion and fire at a Valero oil refinery has sent smoke rising into the sky in Port Arthur, where some residents are being told to shelter in place.
SpaceX launches crew to International Space Station after prior team's medical evacuation
SpaceX and NASA launched a new crew to the International Space Station on Friday, around one month after a previous crew had to be brought home early.
Most Saks OFF 5TH locations nationwide to close amid bankruptcy proceedings
Saks Global said most of its Saks OFF 5TH locations across the United States will be closing starting early next week, with just 12 locations remaining open.
Blue Origin launches 38th New Shepard flight into space
Blue Origin completed its 38th New Shepard flight into space on Thursday, Jan. 22, 2026, launching from Van Horn, Texas and carrying six passengers.
Palantir CEO suggests AI 'bolsters civil liberties,' warns Europe falling behind US and China
Palantir CEO Alex Karp said Tuesday that usage of artificial intelligence at hospitals "bolsters civil liberties," while also offering a warning to Europe.
AI raises average wages by 21% and substantially reduces' wage inequality, researchers find
Artificial intelligence "substantially reduces wage inequality while raising average wages by 21 percent," a new working paper published this week says.
Texas, Florida again top U-Haul 'Growth Index'
Texas, Florida and other southern states are the places in the U.S. where people moved to the most in 2025, according to U-Haul's latest "Growth Index."
Schumer accuses Trump of 'selling out America' after greenlighting Nvidia AI chip exports to China
Sen. Chuck Schumer slammed President Donald Trump's announcement on allowing Nvidia to export its AI chips to China, saying he's "selling out America."
Elon Musk, Trump administration go scorched Earth on EU after X hit with $140M fine
Elon Musk and the Trump administration slammed the European Union after X was hit with a $140 million fine for Digital Services Act "non-compliance."









