Tag: U.S. News
Prisoners fight against working in heat on former slave plantation, raising hope for change in South
Beneath the blazing summer sun on a former slave plantation, Lamont Gross and fellow prisoners stooped in long rows, picking vegetables by hand...
Booties. Indoor dog parks. And following the vet's orders. How to keep pets cool this summer
PHOENIX -- As much of the world swelters, it's not just people who need help with the dog days of summer. Pet owners...
Southwest breaks 50-year tradition, plans to start assigning seats
Southwest Airlines is doing away with its 50-year tradition and plans to start assigning seats and premium seating for customers who are seeking...
Global shares tumble after a wipeout on Wall Street as Big Tech retreats
TOKYO -- Global shares retreated on Thursday, with Tokyo's benchmark losing more than 1,300 points at one point and closing down more than...
Wind power can be a major source of tax revenue, but officials struggle to get communities on board
PIPER CITY, Ill. -- In Scott Saffer's science classroom, kids bake cookies in a decked-out kitchen, care for fish, turtles and a snake,...
US growth likely picked up last quarter after a sluggish start to 2024, reflecting resilient economy
WASHINGTON -- The American economy, boosted by healthy consumer spending, is believed to have regained some momentum this spring after having begun 2024...