WASHINGTON The Labor Department reported Tuesday that weekly U.S. unemployment claims fell by 10,000 to 214,000 for the week ending Dec. 20, below the 232,000 analysts had forecast. The release moved earlier because of the Christmas holiday. The data reflect ongoing shifts in industry hiring patterns. The report said applications...
Washington: The US Defense Department released an annual report to Congress on Dec 24 assessing China's military posture, noting Beijing regards Arunachal Pradesh and other disputes as 'core interests' and seeks to stabilise ties with India after October 2024 disengagements along the Line of Actual Control. The report describes Xi‑Modi...
United States — Olema Pharmaceuticals executives sold shares between December 19 and December 23, 2025, according to Securities and Exchange Commission filings. Chief Medical Officer Naseem Zojwalla sold $7.5 million of common stock and exercised options; Director Ian T. Clark sold $7.87 million and exercised options; David Myles sold about...
United States — State-level agricultural exports to China fell significantly this calendar year, local news outlets nationwide reporting declines derived from USDA trade data analyzed by Farm Flavor. Between 2025 and prior years, multiple states recorded reduced shipments: Virginia ($49.4M), Iowa ($39M), Arkansas ($24.5M), Alabama ($23.9M), Missouri ($19.5M), Connecticut ($13.6M),...
United States — U.S. agricultural exports to China fell sharply in 2025 as USDA trade data show nationally significant state-level declines, analysts reported this week. Farm Flavor and multiple local news outlets compiled figures showing Louisiana recorded the largest drop ($1.85 billion), Washington $1.36 billion, California $808.4 million, and other...
Washington — The U.S. State Department announced Tuesday it will impose visa restrictions on five European individuals accused of pressuring American tech platforms to censor or suppress U.S. viewpoints. The measures, tied to a National Security Strategy released this month, name a former EU commissioner, leaders of digital-harm organizations and...
New Orleans — Federal and state officials announced that 350 Louisiana National Guard troops will mobilize after Christmas to support law enforcement through Feb. 28, 2026, under Title 32 authority. The deployment, approved by the administration, coordinated with the governor, will augment security in the French Quarter for New Year's...
WILMINGTON, Del. — A Delaware state trooper was killed Tuesday during a shooting at a motor vehicle agency near Wilmington, authorities said. State police reported the threat was over before 3 p.m.; officials continued to assess injuries. Gov. Matt Meyer posted that the suspected shooter was confirmed deceased and that...
Washington — The U.S. Supreme Court on Tuesday earlier this week refused the Trump administration's emergency request to deploy National Guard troops to the Chicago area, leaving in place lower-court orders that bar federalized troops from operating on city streets while legal challenges proceed. The unsigned 6-3 order said the...
Washington — The Department of Education said Tuesday it will begin garnishing wages of borrowers in default, sending notices to about 1,000 people the week of January 7 and expanding monthly in coming months. Millions are considered in default after 270 days without payment. The department will provide 30 days'...
