Postal Service Safety Report Reveals Oversight Gaps in Trucking Contracts
A recent safety report by the U.S. Postal Service's Office of Inspector General (OIG) suggests lax oversight of contracted trucking companies, brokers, and drivers may contribute to accidents and fatalities on American highways.
US Justice Department Sues Apple for Alleged Monopoly in Smartphone Market
The US Justice Department and multiple states are suing Apple, accusing it of monopolizing the smartphone market.
Haiti's Rebellion Leader Demands Resignation Amidst Chaos
The key leader of Haiti's ongoing rebellion, Jimmy Chérizier, known as "Barbecue," has a clear message for acting Prime Minister Ariel Henry: resign, and the violence stops, at least temporarily.
US House Passes $467.5 Billion Spending Package Amid Looming Shutdown Threat
The US House of Representatives passed a $467.5 billion spending package to avoid a government shutdown, covering various sectors like agriculture and veterans' affairs.
U.S. Lawmakers Introduce Bill Urging ByteDance to Divest TikTok Over National Security Concerns
A bipartisan group of U.S. lawmakers has introduced legislation to push China's ByteDance, owner of TikTok, to divest the app within six months or face a U.S. ban due to national security concerns over its Chinese ownership.
Alibaba Reveals Chinese Government Stakes in Business Units
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. revealed a deeper involvement of Chinese government entities in its various business arms following an inquiry from the US Securities and Exchange Commission.
AI and Autonomous Watercraft Are Transforming Supply Delivery for Soldiers
Soon, soldiers could rely on advanced technology like artificial intelligence to predict when and how to deliver supplies to troops spread across vast areas.
There Are Critical Considerations for 2023’s ACA Open Enrollment
Millions of Americans purchasing health insurance through the Affordable Care Act (ACA) marketplace face the annual task of comparing benefits and prices, considering changes to their plans, or enrolling for the first time.
State Department Issues Rare Worldwide Travel Advisory Amidst Global Tensions and Threats
The advisory from the State Department is due to increased tensions in various global locations, potential terrorist threats, and demonstrations or violence against U.S. citizens and interests.
Eyewitnesses Raise Questions About FBI's Search for Buried Civil War Gold
Eyewitnesses in Pennsylvania's Dents Run area have come forward to dispute the FBI's claim that they found nothing during their search for buried Civil War-era gold in 2018.
National Parks Face Shutdown Threat Amidst New Closure Strategy
National parks across the United States are at risk of closure due to a potential government shutdown if Congress fails to avert it.
Government Shutdown Looms as Senate and House Clash Over Funding Bill
The United States is facing the possibility of a government shutdown as Congress has until midnight on Saturday to pass a new budget.
Government Shutdown Threatens Aviation Industry Amid Congressional Uncertainty
The looming government shutdown deadline this Saturday not only threatens the functioning of federal agencies but also endangers the aviation industry, including potential flight delays, longer security lines, and setbacks in air traffic control training and modernization efforts.
Buttigieg Warns of Airline Disruptions Amid Government Shutdown Threat
Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg has issued a warning about potential airline disruptions if Congress fails to pass funding bills or reach a short-term resolution before the looming government shutdown deadline.
The Federal Government Faces Shutdown: Implications, Impact, and What Comes Next
If the federal government shuts down on October 1, it will disrupt various services, impact workers, and cause political turmoil as House Republicans demand deep cuts in federal spending.
Labor Department Initiates Program Aimed at Reducing Warehouse Injuries
The Department of Labor has launched a three-year "national emphasis program" aimed at improving workplace hazard prevention in warehouses, distribution centers, processing facilities, and high-risk retail establishments.
US Government Probes Autonomous Braking Complaints in Freightliner Trucks
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is investigating complaints regarding the automatic emergency braking system in Freightliner Semis.
Norfolk Southern sued by Justice Dept.
After the devastating derailment in Ohio, the DOJ has decided to file a lawsuit against Norfolk Southern for violating the Clean Water Act.
Nevada lithium mine faces environmentalist backlash
A U.S. judge has asked a federal agency to revisit part of its approval of the plans to create a Lithium Americas mine in Nevada, near the Oregon border.
Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response gets restructuring regarding vaccine stockpiling
The Department of Health and Human Services has a smaller agency within it called the Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response and it has been responsible for much of the vaccine supplies available to the public in recent years.