The U.S. economy added 187,000 jobs in August, according to the latest figures from the Labor Department. This was higher than the expectations from economists who had predicted an increase of about 164,000 jobs. The job gains were seen in professional and business services, health care, wholesale trade, transportation and warehousing, and mining. The unemployment […]
Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) recently called for an investigation into government workers receiving pay without actually performing any work. According to Ernst, her office has received complaints about remote workers continuing to get paid without actually doing their jobs. She is calling for a thorough investigation into the matter and that potentially those people could […]
On April 1, 2021, Peter Navarro, a former White House adviser on trade and manufacturing issues, was convicted of contempt of court for defying a subpoena issued by the U.S. House of Representatives’ Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Crisis to appear and answer questions regarding his role in the White House’s coronavirus response. This is […]
Russian President Vladimir Putin and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan met in Moscow on Thursday to discuss a potential grain import deal, amid what observers say is a shifting power balance in the region. The two leaders discussed the potential to strengthen bilateral ties both commercially and politically, as well as the potential for the […]
On July 30, 2020, a second delivery driver in Texas died due to extreme heat conditions while working. The death occurred as the fight for safe working conditions become increasingly more heated, with advocates calling for more protection of workers in extreme weather. The driver, Gilberto Cortes-Silva, was reportedly working in the heat index of […]
The Oversight Committee of the House of Representatives has accused Democratic Presidential candidate Pete Buttigieg of displaying a “disturbing pattern” of travel “safety failures” in a new report. The report focused on Buttigieg’s travel on official business for the Navy Reserve, which he joined in 2017. The report highlighted a number of instances where Buttigieg […]
Since the Jan. 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol, federal authorities have arrested more than 300 people, with the latest being a fifth man charged in the attack on police officer Daniel Fanone. Michael Lopatic was arrested on Saturday and charged with civil disorder, obstruction of an official proceeding, physical violence on Capitol grounds and […]
is water pollution. Pollution has been an increasing issue for the lake, which is known for its crystal-clear waters. Pollution comes from numerous sources, including urban runoff from streets and yards, watercraft activities, and atmospheric deposition of chemicals and particulates. These activities disturb the delicate balance of the lake’s healthy ecosystems. As water pollution increases, […]
This summer, Starbucks and other popular restaurants began introducing pumpkin-flavored menu items much earlier than usual. Starbucks announced the launch of its pumpkin flavored drinks and baked goods on August 25, a full two weeks before the official start of autumn. The trend appears to have started in 2013, when Starbucks introduced the drinks two […]
Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear has announced a $386 million investment in high-speed web infrastructure across the state. The investment is part of his administration’s ambitious plan to expand internet access and bridge the digital divide in Kentucky. The investment will go toward expanding broadband access in the state’s more rural and underserved areas, which currently […]