US lawmakers to start viewing unredacted Epstein files on Monday, NBC News reports

WASHINGTON, Feb 6 (Reuters) – Members of U.S. Congress will be able to view the unredacted version of the Department of Justice’s files on convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein from Monday morning, NBC News reported on Friday,
Union approves national agreement negotiated with marathon for 30,000 oil industry workers

HOUSTON, Feb 6 (Reuters) – The United Steelworkers union (USW) adopted a national agreement negotiated with Marathon Petroleum for use in contracts between 30,000 oil industry workers and their refineries and chemical plants, the union said in
Sheriff searching for Savannah Guthrie’s missing mom calls lack of video a disappointing setback

TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) — The sheriff investigating the apparent abduction of “Today” show host Savannah Guthrie’s mother said Friday he was frustrated that a camera at Nancy Guthrie ‘s home wasn’t able to capture images of anyone
Musk’s underground tunnels in Las Vegas face scrutiny over safety, environmental concerns

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Elon Musk’s “Vegas Loop,” a network of underground tunnels to ferry passengers in Teslas, was under fresh scrutiny this week from Nevada lawmakers who raised concern about alleged workplace safety and environmental violations.
FEMA will resume staff reductions that were paused during winter storm, managers say

The Federal Emergency Management Agency will resume staff cuts that were briefly paused during January’s severe winter storm, according to two FEMA managers, stoking concern across the agency over its ability to address disasters with fewer workers.
Special prosecutor to get cases of man who says North Carolina religious group beat him in 2013

A district attorney has turned over to a special prosecutor the criminal cases accusing members of a secretive North Carolina religious group of holding down and beating a one-time member 13 years ago. The victim asked a
Japanese-based Kirin announces deal to sell the Four Roses bourbon brand to wine giant Gallo

Gallo signaled Friday that it sees wine and whiskey as a good mix for business. The wine giant said it plans to add a prominent Kentucky bourbon brand to its portfolio in a deal to purchase Four
‘West Wing’ actor Timothy Busfield indicted on child abuse charges

Feb 6 (Reuters) – Timothy Busfield, the U.S. actor and director known for his role in “The West Wing,” was indicted by a New Mexico grand jury on charges of child sex abuse, the prosecutor’s office in
White House considers antitrust probe into homebuilders, Bloomberg News reports

Feb 6 (Reuters) – Trump administration officials are exploring opening an antitrust investigation into U.S. homebuilders as the White House ramps up efforts to address the housing affordability crisis in the country, Bloomberg News reported on Friday.
Bessent says Trump’s comment about suing his Fed chair nominee was a joke

WASHINGTON, Feb 6 (Reuters) – U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Friday stressed that President Donald Trump was joking when he said over the weekend that he could sue Kevin Warsh, his nominee to lead the Federal