Trump says Fed’s Powell will be out soon
WASHINGTON (Reuters) -U.S. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell kept rates too high and will be out in eight months, President Donald Trump said at a news conference on Tuesday. “I think he’s done a bad job, but
Less than 400 EV charging ports built under $7.5 billion U.S. infrastructure program
By David Shepardson WASHINGTON (Reuters) -U.S. states have built less than 400 electric vehicle charging ports through April under $7.5 billion federal infrastructure programs, the Government Accountability Office said Tuesday. As of April 2025, 384 charging ports
Hunter Biden accuses George Clooney of undermining his father in 2024 presidential election
WASHINGTON (AP) — Former President Joe Biden’s son Hunter isn’t hiding his feelings about actor and Democratic Party donor George Clooney’s decision to call on the elder Biden to abandon his 2024 reelection bid. In a rare
Increasing drone incidents near US airports prompt alarm
WASHINGTON (Reuters) -U.S. officials told a Senate committee on Tuesday that there have been more than 3,000 drone events near American airports since 2021 including 11 aircraft this year that reported taking evasive action to avoid collisions.
UN says booming solar, wind and other green energy hits global tipping point for ever lower costs
NEW YORK (AP) — The global switch to renewable energy has passed a “positive tipping point” where solar and wind power will become even cheaper and more widespread, according to two United Nations reports released Tuesday, describing
Justice Department wants to interview Jeffrey Epstein’s former girlfriend Ghislaine Maxwell
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Department of Justice wants to interview Jeffrey Epstein’s former girlfriend Ghislaine Maxwell, who was convicted of helping the financier sexually abuse underage girls and is now serving a lengthy prison sentence, a senior
The Latest: Trump hosting Philippines leader to talk tariffs and China
President Donald Trump hosts Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Tuesday at the White House, seeking closer security and economic ties at a time when China is increasingly assertive in the Indo-Pacific region. More than a month
Trump hosting Philippines leader to talk tariffs and China
(WASHINGTON) – President Donald Trump hosts Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Tuesday at the White House, seeking closer security and economic ties at a time when China is increasingly assertive in the Indo-Pacific region. The Latest: White House says
Vermont engineer revives pay phones for free calls in areas with poor cell service
TUNBRIDGE, Vt. (AP) — An electrical engineer by trade, Patrick Schlott has spent countless hours tinkering with new and old technology. But it wasn’t until he found himself living in rural Vermont that he realized his penchant
Coca-Cola reports weakening global sales volumes in second quarter
Coca-Cola reported better-than-expected earnings in the second quarter as higher prices offset weaker sales volumes. Case volumes fell 1% globally and 1% in North America, but Coke said Tuesday that pricing rose 6% for the April-June period.