Tag: U.S. News
Family of woman killed by falling utility pole to receive $30M settlement
COLUMBIA, S.C. -- The family of a South Carolina woman struck in the head and killed by a rotting 70-year-old utility pole will...
Jordanian man attacks Florida power facility and private businesses over their support for Israel
ORLANDO, Fla. -- A Jordanian man living in central Florida is accused of causing hundreds of thousands of dollars in damage at a...
Potentially massive pay package for Starbucks new CEO, and he doesn't even have to move to Seattle
Incoming Starbucks CEO could make well in excess of $100 million in his first year with the company under an incentive-laden contract, and...
US unemployment claims fall 7,000 to 227,000 in sign of resiliency in job market
WASHINGTON -- The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits fell last week, another sign that the job market remains resilient in the...
US shoppers sharply boosted spending at retailers in July despite higher prices
WASHINGTON -- Americans stepped up their spending at retailers last month by the most in a year and a half, easing concerns that...
Walmart boosts outlook for the 2024 with bargains proving a powerful lure for the inflation weary
NEW YORK -- Walmart had another quarter of strong sales that topped almost all expectations with its comparatively low prices proving a powerful...