Washington — The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday agreed to hear appeals from ExxonMobil and Suncor Energy seeking to block state-court climate lawsuits brought by Boulder and other jurisdictions. The companies asked the court to rule that state law cannot be used to impose nationwide costs for greenhouse gas emissions,...
Washington. A federal judge on Monday permanently barred the Justice Department from releasing the second volume of special counsel Jack Smith's report detailing his investigation into President Donald Trump's possession of classified documents and alleged obstruction. U.S. District Judge Aileen Cannon granted requests by Trump and co-defendants Walt Nauta and...
Atlanta, Georgia. California Gov. Gavin Newsom told Mayor Andre Dickens on Sunday that he was a 960 SAT guy while discussing his dyslexia during a national book-tour event, prompting criticism that the comment aligned with racial stereotypes. The clip circulated widely on X and drew responses from political figures and...
United States — Ten companies issued disclosures this week reporting financing, regulatory compliance updates, operational results, and board actions. NAPCO confirmed investor meetings at Raymond James; La Rosa’s CEO and COO voluntarily cut base salaries by 60%; FibroBiologics received a Nasdaq extension to regain listing; UFP Industries and Heritage previewed...
Washington, Secretary of State Marco Rubio will travel this week to Saint Kitts and Nevis to attend the 50th CARICOM summit and press regional leaders on security, migration, drug trafficking and economic cooperation. The State Department officially confirmed his one-day visit on Wednesday after a U.S. military operation in January...
United States — Gas prices moved modestly this week as national averages rose while local markets varied. GasBuddy and AAA reports show the U.S. average climbed to about $2.88–$2.95 per gallon, driven by higher crude oil and geopolitical risk related to U.S.-Iran tensions. Local changes included declines in Peoria and...
United States — This week, weather systems moving through the U.S. produced bitter cold, gusty winds and variable snowfall, impacting communities from Interior Alaska to the Southeast. National Weather Service forecasts and local meteorologists warned of wind chills, gusts and accumulations beginning Monday and persisting into midweek. Interior Alaska faced...
Mexico: The Mexican military killed Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel, during operation on Sunday, officials said. The operation prompted cartel reprisals including roadblocks, burning vehicles and attacks that disrupted airports and highways in Jalisco and other states. The U.S. State Department and Canadian authorities issued...
Atlanta. Airlines and governments responded this week after Mexican authorities reported killing Nemesio 'El Mencho' Oseguera Cervantes, leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel. The Mexican government said El Mencho died during a capture operation on Sunday, and authorities reported ensuing violent reprisals, roadblocks and airport incidents. The U.S. State...
Washington, President Donald Trump denied reports Monday that General Dan Caine warned against large-scale military campaign with Iran, saying Caine supports ordered action and that any operation would be 'easily won.' This follows reports last week of U.S.-Iran negotiations in Geneva and Iranian foreign minister Abbas Araghchi saying Tehran seeks...
