HELENA, Mont. — A federal jury on Monday said BNSF Railway contributed to the deaths of two people who were exposed to asbestos decades ago… ( Read More )
Gallup poll finds 3% uptick in EV ownership, but more non-owners don’t want one
The share of electric vehicle owners has ticked up by 3% from a year ago but more non-owners say they would not buy one, the… ( Read More )
Cal-Maine Foods, top U.S. fresh egg producer, finds bird flu in chickens at Texas, Michigan plants
The largest producer of fresh eggs in the U.S. said Tuesday it had temporarily halted production at a Texas plant after bird flu was found… ( Read More )
Audit finds inadequate state oversight in Vermont’s largest fraud case
The state of Vermont did not provide adequate oversight to prevent the massive fraud that occurred in ski area and other development projects funded by… ( Read More )
Federal appeals court finds for Donald Trump Jr. in defamation suit by ex-coal CEO Don Blankenship
RICHMOND, Va. — A federal appeals court rejected a bid Monday from former coal executive Don Blankenship, who argued that Donald Trump Jr. defamed him… ( Read More )
American dream takes another hit: Poll finds fewer still believers in it
Fewer and fewer voters believe in the American dream or the idea that hard work helps you become successful, according to a new poll. About… ( Read More )
Obesity drug Wegovy cut risk of serious heart problems by 20%, study finds
The popular weight-loss drug Wegovy reduced the risk of serious heart problems by 20% in a large, international study that experts say could change the… ( Read More )
AP survey finds 55 of 69 schools in major college football now sell alcohol at stadiums on game day
EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) — College football tailgates are as synonymous with the game as blocking and tackling. Burgers, brats and beer go along with… ( Read More )
Ghost towns: Federal office buildings are 80% vacant, government audit finds
The Agriculture Department is headquartered at the gateway between Washington and Virginia in a building rich with history — but on any given day, roughly… ( Read More )
U.S.-China rivalry reignites as new Thai government finds its footing
BANGKOK, Thailand — China‘s navy quietly sailed into the shallow, energy-rich Gulf of Thailand earlier this month for Blue Strike 2023, a joint naval exercise… ( Read More )