More Americans file for unemployment benefits, but layoffs remain historically low
The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits rose last week, but layoffs remain historically low and the job market broadly healthy ByMATT OTT AP business writer January 16, 2025,…
How major US stock indexes fared Wednesday, 1/15/2025
U.S. stocks ripped higher after an encouraging update on U.S. inflation ByThe Associated Press January 15, 2025, 4:21 PM U.S. stocks ripped higher after an encouraging update on U.S. inflation.…
US government sues Southwest Airlines and fines Frontier for chronically delayed flights
The Transportation Department is stepping up enforcement of persistent flight delays with a lawsuit against Southwest Airlines and a fine against Frontier Airlines ByThe Associated Press January 15, 2025, 3:29…
NHTSA closes preliminary investigation into General Motors’ Cruise robotaxis
U.S. automobile safety regulators are closing their preliminary investigation into General Motors’ Cruise robotaxis without taking further action ByMICHELLE CHAPMAN AP business news January 15, 2025, 10:13 AM U.S. automobile…
Bloomberg reports that Meta will lay off 5% of staff
News reports say that social media company Meta Platforms is planning to cut 5% of total staff this year by terminating staff based on performance and hiring new workers to…
Can AI help us understand animals and reconnect with nature? A research lab thinks so
MONTREAL — Peeps trickle out of a soundproof chamber as its door opens. Female zebra finches are chattering away inside the microphone-lined box. The laboratory room sounds like a chorus…
Moment vile California man, 36, stones beloved bird to death at public lake
A man is in custody after killing a bird who had been beloved by locals with a rock. Jeremy Jansen, a 36-year-old from Los Angeles, was filmed committing the unsettling…
Glastonbury hopefuls struggle to get tickets as they wait in online queues to get their hands on coach packages for next year’s festival
Glastonbury 2025 coach tickets sold out in just 32 minutes tonight – as frustrated festival fans lashed out at the new queuing format. Millions of gig lovers around the world…
Pro-Trump migrant stuns CNN host by revealing why he’ll support the President-elect
An illegal migrant shocked a CNN host after revealing that he will continue to support Donald Trump even if the president-elect deports him. Gelacio Velazquez is from Mexico and has lived…
Homeowner must demolish two-storey extension she built without planning permission as she is hit with £20,000 court bill
By LETTICE BROMOVSKY Published: 12:13 EST, 14 November 2024 | Updated: 05:54 EST, 15 November 2024 A homeowner must tear down a two-storey extension she built without planning permission –…