Washington. A federal judge on Monday vacated President Donald Trump’s Jan. 20 executive order that paused leasing and permitting for onshore and offshore wind energy projects, ruling the directive “arbitrary and capricious” and contrary to law. U.S. District Judge Patti Saris sided with a multistate coalition led by New York...
United States forecasters reported nationwide that multiple regional weather services forecast unseasonably warm, breezy conditions Tuesday ahead of a cold front arriving early Wednesday, followed by a secondary cold front later in the week. Agencies in Texas, Tennessee, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Alabama, Colorado and Virginia cited west to...
United States — Community organizations and businesses across multiple states organized Toys for Tots drives this holiday season, while several locations reported shortages and a theft. This week, Indianapolis bank branches collected thousands of toys; Duplin County appealed for donations for nearly 400 families ahead of a December 20 giveaway;...
Denver, federal magistrate judge on Monday denied Mesa County Clerk Tina Peters’ request to be released from state prison while she appeals her conviction for orchestrating a data breach tied to false 2020 election fraud claims. Peters was sentenced to nine years after state convictions for allowing unauthorized access to...
Washington — President Donald Trump announced Monday that the administration will permit Nvidia to export H200 artificial-intelligence chips to approved customers in China under conditions the government says will maintain national-security protections. The policy excludes Nvidia's most advanced Blackwell and Rubin chips; Commerce Department officials will finalize licensing details while...
Albany, New York. Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman announced Tuesday that he will run for New York governor, launching a statewide Republican campaign a month after winning reelection. He debuted a campaign website and a two-minute, eleven-second announcement video, and promoted affordability and public safety as central issues. Blakeman highlighted...
AUSTIN, Texas — Governor Greg Abbott on Monday announced a partnership with Turning Point USA to establish chapters at every Texas high school, urging citizens to report districts that block Club America or TPUSA chapters to the Texas Education Agency. Abbott spoke alongside Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick and Turning Point...
United States — Multiple U.S. companies released quarterly financial results Tuesday and this week. Oil-Dri reported first-quarter fiscal 2026 net sales of $120.5 million, down 6% year-over-year, and noted its second-highest quarterly net income. AeroVironment posted fiscal second-quarter revenue of $472.5 million, up 151% year-over-year with record bookings. BillionToOne reported...
WASHINGTON The Federal Reserve on Wednesday cut its benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points, marking the third consecutive reduction, and projected a slower path for future cuts. The FOMC lowered the federal funds rate to a 3.50–3.75 percent range after a two‑day meeting, while three officials dissented. Policymakers cited...
WASHINGTON — President Trump announced on Monday a US$12 billion aid package to support US farmers affected by tariffs and rising costs. He unveiled plan at a White House roundtable with Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins, Treasury Secretary Bessent, lawmakers and growers. Officials said roughly US$11 billion will fund a new...
