NEW YORK — Confusion, concern, conspiracies, celebration. In the hours after Elon Musk took control of Twitter, reaction on the platform ranged from triumph to… ( Read More )
U.S. to send Ukraine $275 million in military hardware amid new doubts about support
The Defense Department is again tapping into U.S. military stock to send Ukraine another $275 million in weapons and ammunition, even as the Biden administration… ( Read More )
162 colleges adopt ‘direct admissions’ to compete for students
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Powerball jackpot rises to $825 million, 5th largest in US
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Mississippi Gov. to push for full elimination of income tax
JACKSON, Miss — Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves promised to push for a full elimination of the state’s income tax during the 2023 legislative session. The… ( Read More )
Elon Musk takes control of Twitter, ousts three top leaders: AP sources
SAN FRANCISCO — AP sources: Elon Musk has taken control of Twitter and ousted three top leaders. Copyright © 2022 The Washington Times, LLC.
Soaring mortgage rates, inflation forecast downturn despite third-quarter growth
The highest mortgage rates in 20 years, high inflation and the biggest interest-rate hikes in three decades were dimming hopes for an economic rebound Thursday… ( Read More )
NLRB alleges Amazon’s CEO Andy Jassy violated labor law in interviews
NEW YORK — The National Labor Relations Board has filed a complaint accusing Amazon CEO Andy Jassy of violating labor law during media interviews this… ( Read More )
Inflation, gas prices looming over sports biz, concessions
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Kanye West kicked out of Skechers California headquarters
MANHATTAN BEACH, Calif. — Kanye West was escorted out of the California-based headquarters of athletic shoemaker Skechers after he showed up unannounced Wednesday, a day… ( Read More )