January Jobs Report: U.S. Added 353,000 Jobs
The labor department says employers added a stunning 353,000 jobs during the first month of 2024 while the overall unemployment rate remains steady for a third-consecutive month at 3.7%.
Controversial Podcast Host Joe Rogan Signs A New Deal With Spotify For Up To A Reported $250 Million
Spotify has penned a new multi-year partnership deal with controversial podcast host Joe Rogan, whose enormously popular show will soon also be available on competing platforms, including YouTube and Apple Podcasts.
Presidential Candidates Gearing Up For The South Carolina Primaries
Nikki Haley and Kamala Harris both visited the Palmetto State on Friday to speak with voters before the primaries this month.
Punxsutawney Phil Predicts An Early Spring At Groundhog Day Festivities
Punxsutawney Phil has forecasted an early spring from the largest and best-known Groundhog Day celebration in the United States at an overcast Gobblerβs Knob in western Pennsylvania. The annual event was held shortly after sunrise on Friday.
Carl Weathers, Linebacker-Turned-Actor Who Starred In 'Rocky' Movies And 'The Mandalorian,' Dies
Carl Weathers, a former NFL linebacker who became a Hollywood actionΒ movieΒ and comedy star, playing nemesis-turned-ally Apollo Creed in the βRockyβ movies, facing off against Arnold Schwarzenegger in βPredatorβ and teaching golf in βHappy Gilmore,β has died. He was 76.
Darius Rucker Arrested On Drug Charges
Hootie and the Blowfish band member Darius Rucker is facing misdemeanor drug-related charges.
Hornets Forward Brandon Miller Named Easter Conference Rookie Of The Month
Charlotte Hornets forward Brandon Miller has been named the NBAβs Eastern Conference Rookie of the Month for January.
Taylor Swift, Bad Bunny And Others May Vanish From TikTok As Licensing Dispute Boils Over
Universal Music Group, which represents artists including Taylor Swift, Drake, Adele, Bad Bunny and Billie Eilish, says that it will no longer allow its music on TikTok now that a licensing deal between the two parties has expired.
Federal Judge Dismisses Disney's Free Speech Lawsuit Against Desantis
A federal judge has dismissed Disneyβs free speech lawsuit against Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis. Wednesday's ruling deals a setback to the companyβs hopes of regaining control of a district that governs Walt Disney World. A separate lawsuit over who controls the district is still pending in state court in Orlando.
Social Media CEOs Testify Before Senate Regarding Safety Of Children
Lawmakers say kids aren't safe on social media & platforms need to take accountability
House Passes Bill To Enhance Child Tax Credit, Revive Key Tax Breaks For Businesses
The House accomplished something unusual Wednesday in passing with broad, bipartisan support a roughly $79 billion tax cut package that would enhance the child tax credit for millions of lower-income families and boost three tax breaks for businesses.
Federal Judge Dismisses Disney's Free Speech Lawsuit Against DeSantis
A federal judge on Wednesday dismissed Disney's free speech lawsuit against Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, dealing a setback to the company's hopes ofΒ regaining controlΒ of the district that governs Walt Disney World after it was taken over by the governor's appointees.
Alec Baldwin Pleads Not Guilty To Involuntary Manslaughter Charge In Fatal Film-Set Shooting
Actor Alec Baldwin has pleaded not guilty to an involuntary manslaughter charge in the fatal shooting of a cinematographer during a rehearsal on a movie set in New Mexico.
Meta, TikTok And Other Social Media CEOs Testify In Heated Senate Hearing On Child Exploitation
The CEOs of Meta, TikTok, X and other social media companies are testifying before the Senate Judiciary Committee about child safety on their platforms.
Attorney General Josh Stein Acts To Protect Medication Abortion Access
Attorney General Josh Stein filed a friend-of-the-court brief in the U.S. Supreme Court to protect access to medication abortion nationwide.
Lawyer Graham's Personal Funds Help In Gubernatorial Bid Against Lt. Gov. Robinson In North Carolina
Republican Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson remained the top fundraiser in the GOP primary campaign for North Carolina governor entering 2024, but a recent rival has used his own personal fortune to compete with him monetarily.
Man Accused Of Beheading His Father In Suburban Philadelphia Home And Posting Gruesome Video Online
A man in suburban Philadelphia has been charged with first-degree murder after his father was found decapitated. Police are investigating a video on social media where the man appears to hold up his fathers head and talks about various conspiracy theories. The father was found in his Levittown, Pennsylvania home on Tuesday night. Police say the son was arrested about 100 miles away hours after the killing.
Charlotte Teacher Becomes Viral Sensation For Charging Students Rent
Shelby Lattimore, a 3rd grade math and science teacher at Renaissance West STEAM Academy, went viral for charging her students rent.
UPS To Cut 12,000 Jobs
UPS will cut 12,000 jobs and released a revenue outlook for this year that sent its shares down sharply at the opening bell.
Alex Murdaugh Denied New Double Murder Trial After Judge Hears Jury Tampering Allegations
A South Carolina judge on Monday denied Alex Murdaughβs bid for a new trial after his defense team accused a clerk of court with tampering with a jury.
