Oregon crabbers and environmentalists are at odds as a commission votes on rules to protect whales
The Oregon Fish and Wildlife Commission is set to consider extending rules restricting the number of crab traps in the water and how deep they can drop in the late-season months when humpback whales are more likely to swim there
2023-08-04 13:25
US economy likely generated 200,000 new jobs in July, showing more resilience in face of rate hikes
The American economy has generated at least 200,000 new jobs for a record 30 straight months
2023-08-04 12:29
Panama Canal foresees its income falling after shipping limited due to a drought
The managers of the Panama Canal say they expect income from the waterway to drop, after authorities were forced to limit the number of ships passing through each to 32 due to a lack of rainfall
2023-08-04 09:18
A Learjet pilot thought he was cleared to take off. He wasn't. Luckily, JetBlue pilots saw him
Federal investigators say the pilot of a charter jet took off without permission, causing an approaching JetBlue plane to cancel its landing at the last second
2023-08-04 07:18
Apple's earnings top analysts' forecasts, but year-over-year sales drop for third straight quarter
Apple eked out slightly higher profit even though sales dipped during its latest quarter
2023-08-04 05:57
Amazon reports better-than-expected revenue and profits for 2Q, sending its stock higher
Amazon on Thursday posted better-than-expected revenue and profits for the second quarter, sending its stock higher in after-hours trading
2023-08-04 05:47
Airbnb profit jumps to $650 million in 2Q, as bookings increase and rental rates hold steady
Airbnb says its second-quarter profit rose more than 70% from a year ago to $650 million thanks to strong bookings for summer-vacation rentals
2023-08-04 05:47
Babies should get new drug that prevents RSV, CDC panel says
A panel of U.S. health advisers is recommending that babies get a new drug to protect them against a respiratory virus
2023-08-04 03:50
Man is charged with cheating Home Depot stores out of $300,000 with door-return scam
Federal prosecutors say a Connecticut man was given nearly $300,000 in fraudulent Home Depot credit by walking into stores in several states, taking expensive doors and then returning them without a receipt
2023-08-04 03:24
Missouri budgets $50M for railroad crossings in response to fatal 2022 Amtrak derailment
Missouri plans to spend $50 million on railroad crossing improvements in response to a 2022 fatal Amtrak derailment
2023-08-04 02:58
Why are actors making movies during the strike? What to know about SAG-AFTRA waivers
The actors and writers strike have resulted in most Hollywood film and television productions being shut down, from the “Gladiator” sequel to the live action “Lilo & Stitch."
2023-08-04 02:57
Gas prices are rising (again). The heat and supply cuts impact what you pay at the pump, experts say
U.S. gas prices are continuing to rise — giving drivers across the country another headache at the pump
2023-08-04 02:49