What to know about the Jones Act as Trump considers a waiver during the Iran war
What to know about the Jones Act as Trump considers a waiver during the Iran war As the U.S. and Israel’s war against Iran continues to upend energy markets and supply chains worldwide, the Trump administration says it might suspend maritime shipping requirements under a more than century-old law known as the Jones Act ByWYATTE […]
How major US stock indexes fared Friday 3/13/2026
How major US stock indexes fared Friday 3/13/2026 Wall Street’s losses deepened as the ongoing fallout from the war in Iran keeps pushing oil prices higher, ratcheting up inflationary pressure on the global economy ByThe Associated Press March 13, 2026, 4:53 PM 1:18 Wall Street’s losses deepened as the ongoing fallout from the war in […]
Strong chemical smell forces 1-hour flight halt at 4 major DC-area airports
Strong chemical smell forces 1-hour flight halt at 4 major DC-area airports A strong chemical smell has forced a temporary halt to flights at four major airports near Washington, D.C. The FAA says air traffic controllers cannot manage traffic safely during the incident ByThe Associated Press March 13, 2026, 7:49 PM 1:18 Stranded travelers crowd […]
Louisiana’s alligator farms raise the reptiles for meat, skins — and conservation
Louisiana’s alligator farms raise the reptiles for meat, skins — and conservation Advocates say alligator farming has turned the demand for boots and bags into a boost for a species often seen as scary, bothersome or good only for their leathery skins ByMELINA WALLING Associated Press March 13, 2026, 9:17 AM 1:18 A baby alligator […]
US job openings rise to better-than-expected 7 million despite sluggish labor market
US job openings rise to better-than-expected 7 million despite sluggish labor market U.S. job openings rose to nearly 7 million in January, better than expected at a time when the American labor market has looked sluggish ByPAUL WISEMAN AP economics writer March 13, 2026, 10:14 AM 1:18 FILE – Construction workers install a lumber roof […]
Bobby Farnham, Brett Jefferson and Marc Grandisson buy stakes in the NHL’s Hurricanes
Bobby Farnham, Brett Jefferson and Marc Grandisson buy stakes in the NHL’s Hurricanes Tom Dundon has sold a portion of the NHL’s Carolina Hurricanes to three new minority owners ByThe Associated Press March 12, 2026, 5:36 PM 1:18 FILE – New Jersey Devils right wing Bobby Farnham plays against the Anaheim Ducks during the first […]
What the Live Nation settlement would mean for concertgoers
What the Live Nation settlement would mean for concertgoers Live Nation and the U.S. government struck a deal this week that they say would give artists and venues more choice when it comes selling concert tickets to music fans ByWYATTE GRANTHAM-PHILIPS AP business writer March 12, 2026, 4:54 PM 1:18 FILE – The Ticketmaster logo […]
Mine collapse in Central African Republic kills 8
Mine collapse in Central African Republic kills 8 An artisanal mine collapse in the Central African Republic has killed eight miners and injures five others ByJEAN FERNAND KOENA Associated Press March 12, 2026, 12:38 PM 1:18 BANGUI, Central African Republic — An artisanal mine collapsed in the Central African Republic on Thursday morning, killing eight […]
Average US long-term mortgage rate rises to 6.11%, back to where it was 5 weeks ago
Average US long-term mortgage rate rises to 6.11%, back to where it was 5 weeks ago The average long-term U.S. mortgage rate rose again this week, reflecting ongoing bond market jitters over the war with Iran ByALEX VEIGA AP business writer March 12, 2026, 12:03 PM 1:18 A person jogs past single family homes, Tuesday, […]
Smaller portions are a big restaurant trend as customers watch their budgets and waistlines
Smaller portions are a big restaurant trend as customers watch their budgets and waistlines The biggest new restaurant trend is small ByDEE-ANN DURBIN AP business writer March 12, 2026, 11:19 AM 1:18 A ropa vieja dish from Cuba Libre Restaurant and Rum Bar’s GLP-Wonderful menu is prepared for serving at the restaurant in Philadelphia, on […]
