Hiring burst of 162,000 jobs in August puts the focus squarely back on inflation in the US
The U.S. labor market bounced back in August as employers added a surprising 162,000 jobs, ending a summer of lackluster hiring with a bang.
Fuel prices at record Labor Day high in US thanks to Iran War and refinery issues
Gas prices in the U.S. have hit a record high for Labor Day weekend, averaging $4.14 per gallon. This is nearly a dollar more than last year and surpasses the previous record of $3.82 from 2012.
Key moments in the Lindsay Clancy case: the 911 call, mental health care, mistrial
Judge William Sullivan declared the mistrial on the seventh day of deliberations after jurors sent a note saying: “It is with a heavy heart that we report we are unable to come to a unanimous decision and will not be able to.”
Nepal holds a day of mourning after floods kill at least 1,300 people
Nepal is holding a day of mourning to remember those killed in the Aug. 26 floods. Flags were lowered at government offices, and families concluded mourning rituals. The floods killed more than 1,300 people in Nepal and Tibet and left about 5,000 missing.
Bell passes defending NASCAR champion Larson to win the Southern 500 to start the Chase
Christopher Bell passed Kyle Larson with 18 laps to go and held on to win the Southern 500 at Darlington Raceway on Sunday night. Bell had seven second place finishes this season and had not won since Bristol nearly a year ago, a stretch of 33 races.
WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert to retire in December after transformative and tumultuous tenure
Engelbert is the second-longest tenured WNBA president or commissioner.
At least 5 dead after Amazon cargo plane barreled off runway at Miami airport
Authorities say at least five people are dead after an Amazon cargo plane barreled off a Miami airport runway and smashed into cars. The plane overran a runway at Miami International Airport on Sunday.
'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' makes it 6 weeks in a row at No. 1 as Hollywood wraps a banner summer
“Spider-Man: Brand New Day” remained the No. 1 movie in theaters over the weekend, becoming just the second film this decade to top the box office for six straight weeks. The last release to enjoy such a long stretch leading the box office was 2022’s “Avatar: The Way of Water.”
The disease that decimated American elms could help bring them back
The very disease that has decimated millions of American elms in the U.S. is now being used to bring the iconic trees back.
George Lucas presents a galaxy of art that goes far, far past 'Star Wars' in new Los Angeles museum
The Lucas Museum of Narrative Art is opening in Los Angeles, showcasing a vast collection of creative work. While "Star Wars” fans will find familiar pieces, the museum focuses on a broader range of art collected by George Lucas.
NASCAR drivers scrambling for cameos after Tom Cruise announces 'Days of Thunder' sequel
oey Logano says he would love to get a cameo in the upcoming sequel to “Days of Thunder.” Tom Cruise announced last weekend that he will star in a follow-up to the 1990 movie, in which he played NASCAR driver Cole Trickle.
Scams in the US are at a record high. Yet most victims get no help and some end up losing even more
Virtually every American has been targeted by scammers in some way, new polling data shows. Scams in the U.S. have surged to a record high, causing billions in losses for Americans, but U.S. still lags behind some other countries in tackling the problem.
At 91, Dale 'Grey Beard' Sanders reclaims record as oldest hiker to complete the Appalachian Trail
A 91-year-old man who goes by the nickname Grey Beard has reclaimed his record as the oldest hiker to complete the Appalachian Trail.
ICE officer pleads not guilty to lying about shooting and is released from custody
A U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer was released from federal custody Friday after pleading not guilty to lying to investigators about the circumstances that led to the shooting of a Venezuelan man during the Minnesota immigration crackdown last winter.
Social media companies are trying harder to know which users are kids
Determining which social media accounts belong to children is the linchpin of child safety measures that companies, including Meta, Google, TikTok, and Roblox, are ramping up as public and regulatory sentiment turns against them in the U.S. and other countries.
Amazon Prime Video to broadcast games locally for six NHL teams, including Carolina
Amazon’s Prime Video will be the exclusive local streaming home of six NHL teams this season – including the Carolina Hurricanes, as part of a multiyear agreement the league announced.
Excavation work on Trump's arch in Washington to begin over next 2 weeks, administration says
The Trump administration has announced that it is planning to start excavation work on a memorial arch in Washington over the next two weeks.
Flock surveillance cameras become midterm campaign target as voters balk at tech companies' power
Across the country and up and down the ballot, candidates from both parties are increasingly on the attack over Flock cameras. The AI-powered nationwide network records license plate data and other characteristics of all passing vehicles, allowing law enforcement agencies across the country to search and share that data.
Pabst Blue Ribbon offers $20,000 reward to help find its missing beer
Pabst Blue Ribbon wants its beer back, and it’s offering a reward to help that happen. The CEO of Pabst Brewing Co. said that the company will pay up to $20,000 to anyone who provides new information that leads to the recovery of 1,602 stolen cases of Pabst Blue Ribbon and non-alcoholic Old Milwaukee beer.
Louisiana judge rules against NCAA, clearing path for former NFL players to join LSU roster
LSU coach Lane Kiffin’s chances of fielding former NFL players improved Thursday night when a Louisiana judge issued a preliminary injunction against the NCAA in a high-profile eligibility case.
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