Probe into Suez Canal blockage begins in what could cost billions in lost trade
Egyptian officials are looking for more details about what caused the massive Ever Given ship to become wedged across the Suez Canal. The grounding of the ship halted billions of dollars a day in maritime commerce.
Egyptian officials are looking for more details about what caused the massive Ever Given ship to become wedged across the Suez Canal. The grounding of the ship halted billions of dollars a day in maritime commerce.
Student loan forgiveness: Department of Education cancels debt for more than 40,000 with disabilities
The U.S. Education Department is temporarily relaxing the rules of a student loan forgiveness program that's meant to help people with disabilities but that critics say carries overly burdensome rules.
The U.S. Education Department is temporarily relaxing the rules of a student loan forgiveness program that's meant to help people with disabilities but that critics say carries overly burdensome rules.
Nerf hiring Chief TikTok Officer, will pay $10G a month
Hasbro recently announced that it is hiring for a new position titled Chief TikTok Officer.
Hasbro recently announced that it is hiring for a new position titled Chief TikTok Officer.
Biden administration seeks to power 10M homes with boost to offshore wind energy
The Biden administration is moving to sharply increase offshore wind energy along the East Coast.
The Biden administration is moving to sharply increase offshore wind energy along the East Coast.
Average US price of gas jumps a nickel per gallon to $2.94
The average U.S. price of regular-grade gasoline jumped a nickel per gallon over the past two weeks to $2.94.
The average U.S. price of regular-grade gasoline jumped a nickel per gallon over the past two weeks to $2.94.
Cargo ship remains wedged in Suez Canal after two failed attempts Saturday
A giant container ship remained stuck sideways in Egypt’s Suez Canal for a fifth day Saturday.
A giant container ship remained stuck sideways in Egypt’s Suez Canal for a fifth day Saturday.
H-E-B opening first Dallas-Fort Worth stores in Plano and Frisco
The Dallas-Fort Worth area is finally getting H-E-B grocery stores. The company announced it will open two stores in Plano and Frisco next year.
The Dallas-Fort Worth area is finally getting H-E-B grocery stores. The company announced it will open two stores in Plano and Frisco next year.
How the Suez Canal cargo ship jam impacts billions in global trade
The cargo ship blocking the Suez Canal is holding up traffic that carries nearly $10 billion worth of goods every day, so a quick clearing of the logjam is key to limiting the economic fallout.
The cargo ship blocking the Suez Canal is holding up traffic that carries nearly $10 billion worth of goods every day, so a quick clearing of the logjam is key to limiting the economic fallout.
San Francisco to pay artists $1,000 per month in economic relief
San Francisco Mayor London Breed announced a new pilot program that will benefit the city's artists with monthly cash payments.
San Francisco Mayor London Breed announced a new pilot program that will benefit the city's artists with monthly cash payments.
White House officially withdraws Neera Tanden nomination for budget chief from Senate
The White House on Thursday officially withdrew the nomination of Neera Tanden to serve as director of the Office of Management and Budget from the U.S. Senate.
The White House on Thursday officially withdrew the nomination of Neera Tanden to serve as director of the Office of Management and Budget from the U.S. Senate.
Unemployment claims fall to 684,000, fewest since start of pandemic
The number of people seeking unemployment benefits fell sharply last week to 684,000, the fewest since the pandemic erupted a year ago and a sign the economy is improving.
The number of people seeking unemployment benefits fell sharply last week to 684,000, the fewest since the pandemic erupted a year ago and a sign the economy is improving.
Stores closed on Easter: Target, Costco among chains closed on Sunday holiday
Several major retail franchises, including Target and Costco, are planning to close their doors on Easter Sunday.
Several major retail franchises, including Target and Costco, are planning to close their doors on Easter Sunday.
Oakland launches one of nation's largest guaranteed income pilots; 600 families to get $500 a month
Calling it a historic moment, Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf said that 600 families will receive $500 a month for 18 months with no strings attached. The families will be randomly selected and the money will come from private funds. She said she hoped the checks would be in the families' hands by spring and summer.
Calling it a historic moment, Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf said that 600 families will receive $500 a month for 18 months with no strings attached. The families will be randomly selected and the money will come from private funds. She said she hoped the checks would be in the families' hands by spring and summer.
Higher prices, more deliveries: US Postal Service proposes major changes to avoid $160B projected shortfall
The U.S. Postal Service has released its 10-year plan that calls for major changes to avoid a projected $160 billion shortfall.
The U.S. Postal Service has released its 10-year plan that calls for major changes to avoid a projected $160 billion shortfall.
Biden administration awards ICE $86M contract to secure hotel rooms for undocumented families
Immigration and Customs Enforcement is securing hotel rooms to handle the growing influx of undocumented families crossing into the United States.
Immigration and Customs Enforcement is securing hotel rooms to handle the growing influx of undocumented families crossing into the United States.
Will there be a fourth stimulus check? What we found out
Back in January, Rep. Ilhan Omar pushed for recurring stimulus checks instead of one-time payments.
Back in January, Rep. Ilhan Omar pushed for recurring stimulus checks instead of one-time payments.
US unemployment claims rise to 770,000 with layoffs still high
The four-week average of claims, which smooths out weekly variations, dropped to 746,000, the lowest since late November.
The four-week average of claims, which smooths out weekly variations, dropped to 746,000, the lowest since late November.
Rich Americans shirk tax obligations as IRS collection efforts fall short, report finds
A group of wealthy taxpayers with an average AGI of more than $1.5 million owed more than $2.4 billion, a report showed.
A group of wealthy taxpayers with an average AGI of more than $1.5 million owed more than $2.4 billion, a report showed.
Lowe's set to fill more than 500 jobs in Central Texas area
Lowe’s says it is hiring seasonal and year-round retail associates, building on the more than 90,000 associates hired over the past year.
Lowe’s says it is hiring seasonal and year-round retail associates, building on the more than 90,000 associates hired over the past year.
IRS agrees to protect some stimulus checks from debt reductions
The IRS has agreed to not seize some Americans' stimulus check to offset outstanding federal tax debts, according to an agency watchdog.
The IRS has agreed to not seize some Americans' stimulus check to offset outstanding federal tax debts, according to an agency watchdog.