Progress in Baltimore Bridge Collapse Cleanup
The Unified Command, a coalition involving the U.S. Coast Guard, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, and other key agencies, has started a crucial phase in the aftermath of the Baltimore bridge collapse.
Investigation Launched After New Boeing 737 Incident
The U.S. airline regulators are looking into an unusual incident where a part of a Boeing 737-800’s engine came loose during takeoff.
House Freedom Caucus Sets Conditions for Funding Baltimore Bridge Rebuild
The House Freedom Caucus is shaking things up with their demands for funding the reconstruction of Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge.
President Biden Focuses on Baltimore Bridge Collapse Recovery Efforts
President Joe Biden is set to get a close-up view of the recovery efforts at the collapsed Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, where a massive operation involving cranes, ships, and diving crews is underway.
California's Minimum Wage Hike for Fast Food Workers Raises Concerns for School Cafeterias
California's recent $20-per-hour minimum wage increase for fast food workers is causing a stir, particularly for public school districts.
California Fast-Food Workers' Wage Hike to $20 an Hour
In California, a significant new law has just kicked in, raising the minimum wage for fast-food workers to $20 an hour.
Shifting Tides in Child Labor Laws Across the U.S.
There's a nationwide movement to revise child labor laws, with some states aiming to loosen them and others to tighten.
Baltimore Bridge Collapse Has Quick Updates
In Baltimore, officials have quickly established a temporary shipping route around the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse site to resume port operations.
Structural Shortcomings Were the Downfall of the Francis Scott Key Bridge
Big news in the world of engineering and transportation: the collapse of Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge has experts pointing fingers at structural failures.
Biden Commits to Federal Funding for Baltimore Bridge Reconstruction Amid Criticism
After the recent collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore due to a container ship collision, resulting in six deaths, President Biden announced the federal government's commitment to fully fund the bridge's reconstruction.
Bridge Collapse at Port of Baltimore Upends Local Logistics
The Francis Scott Key Bridge near Baltimore collapsed early Tuesday morning after a huge container ship hit one of its pillars.
Mississippi Challenges BlackRock With Cease and Desist Over Alleged Misleading Climate Policies
Mississippi's Secretary of State, Michael Watson, has recently put the trillion-dollar asset manager BlackRock in the hot seat.
U.S. States Gear Up for 2035 Phasing Out of Gas Cars
Several states in the U.S., including California, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, Washington, and Rhode Island, plan to ban the sale of new gas-powered cars by 2035.
Airbus CFO Concerned Over Boeing’s Struggles
Airbus's CFO, Thomas Toepfer, in a chat with CNBC, expressed concern about the troubles hitting their U.S. competitor, Boeing, and how it's bad for the whole aviation industry.
Nikola Corporation Launches First HYLA High-Pressure Modular Refueling Station in SoCal
Nikola Corporation (Nasdaq: NKLA) recently opened its first HYLA high-pressure modular refueling station in Southern California, marking a significant step in zero-emissions transportation.
Biden’s Bold Electric Vehicle Push
President Biden has announced America's strictest vehicle exhaust emissions regulations yet, aiming to push the auto industry towards all-electric cars.
Shell's Strategic Shift From Gas Stations to EV Charging Stations
Energy giant Shell is shifting gears, planning to sell off some of its gas stations to make room for more electric vehicle charging stations.
Texas Divests $8.5 Billion BlackRock Deal Over Energy Boycott
Texas terminated its $8.5 billion deal with BlackRock due to the firm's alleged boycott of energy companies.
Biden Administration Implements Landmark Asbestos Ban
The Biden administration recently finalized a ban on the only remaining type of asbestos still used in the United States.
California Judge Upholds AB5 in Landmark Decision
In a significant ruling, a federal judge in California rejected a challenge against the state's independent contractor law, AB5, from the trucking industry.