Jan 14 Biden to hold news conference next Wednesday amid agenda roadblocks By Associated Press The news conference comes as Biden is attempting to salvage his voting rights initiative and economic agenda, both of which lack the votes to move forward in the evenly-split Senate. Continue reading
Jan 14 December retail sales slide 1.9 percent amid shortages, omicron By Associated Press Omicron was identified by the World Health Organization in late November, and the December report from the Commerce Department is the first to capture some of its effect on consumer behavior. Continue reading
Jan 13 Twitter, Meta among social media giants subpoenaed by Jan. 6 panel By Farnoush Amiri, Associated Press The House committee investigating the Capitol insurrection has issued subpoenas to Twitter, Meta, Reddit and YouTube, demanding documents after lawmakers said the companies' initial responses were inadequate. Continue reading
Jan 12 Chicago teachers accept COVID deal, bringing kids back to school By Sophia Tareen, Kathleen Foody, Associated Press Wednesday's vote will keep kids in classrooms after five days of cancelled classes due to a standoff with the city over remote learning and virus testing. Continue reading
Jan 12 Watch 8:46 Inflation surged at the fastest pace in 40 years. What will it mean for consumers? The last time inflation rose 7 percent annually was back in 1982 and the latest consumer price report shows costs are continuing to spike. That is presenting real questions for the Federal Reserve, which is tasked with promoting stable prices. Continue watching
Jan 12 Almost half of New Orleans residents are renters. Advocates worry an eviction crisis looms By Roby Chavez Months after a pandemic moratorium on evictions was lifted, courts in Louisiana have not seen the spike in eviction filings they expected. But the funding that has helped sustain renters is running out. Continue reading
Jan 12 Inflation jumps 7 percent, the biggest increase since 1982, as Americans increase spending By Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press Prices paid by U.S. consumer jumped 7% in December from a year earlier, the highest inflation rate since 1982 and the latest evidence that rising costs for food, gas, rent and other necessities are heightening the financial pressures on America's… Continue reading
Jan 12 WATCH: House Agriculture committee hearing on electric vehicle investments for rural America By News Desk The House Committee for Agriculture held a hearing on Wednesday regarding electric vehicle investments in rural parts of the United States. Continue reading
Jan 10 Home COVID testing kits to be covered by health insurers starting Saturday By Zeke Miller, Associated Press The Biden administration announced the change Monday as it looks to lower costs and make testing for the virus more convenient amid rising frustrations. Continue reading
Jan 10 Grand Theft Auto maker buys FarmVille company in $12.7 billion deal By Michelle Chapman, Associated Press Take-Two Interactive, maker of Grand Theft Auto and Red Dead Redemption, is buying Zynga, maker of FarmVille and Words With Friends, in a cash-and-stock deal valued at about $12.7 billion. Continue reading