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
In unusual move, Republican chairman scrutinizes companies tied to husband of Rep. Ilhan Omar
WASHINGTON (AP) — The chairman of the House Oversight Committee on Friday requested records related to firms partially owned by the husband of Minnesota Democratic Rep. Ilhan Omar, taking the extraordinary step of scrutinizing the spouse of
Bondi dismisses concerns over Gabbard’s role in FBI search of Georgia election hub
WASHINGTON (AP) — Attorney General Pam Bondi said Friday she is not worried that the involvement of Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard in an FBI search of a Georgia election office could taint the FBI’s investigation.
Actor Timothy Busfield indicted on 4 counts of sexual contact with a child
SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — A New Mexico grand jury has indicted Timothy Busfield on four counts of criminal sexual contact with a child. Bernalillo County District Attorney Sam Bregman announced the indictment Friday in a social