US applications for unemployment benefits come back down after last week’s big rise
The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits fell markedly last week following a big increase the week before. Jobless...
For airports, background music no longer is an afterthought
SEATAC, Washington — Background music is no longer an afterthought at many airports, which are hiring local musicians and carefully...
Biden pledges to cut US greenhouse gases by more than 60% as he exits world stage
WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden is pledging to cut U.S. greenhouse gas emissions by more than 60% by 2035 as...
Ireland embraced data centers that the AI boom needs. Now they’re consuming too much of its energy
CLONDALKIN, Ireland — Dozens of massive data centers humming at the outskirts of Dublin are consuming more electricity than all...
Bank of England set to keep UK interest rates on hold despite paltry economic growth
LONDON — The U.K.’s central bank is set to keep interest rates on hold later Thursday as inflation has moved...
British YouTuber and rapper Yung Filly admits to reckless driving in Australia while awaiting trial
PERTH, Australia — A British YouTuber and rapper known as admitted in an Australian court on Thursday to reckless driving...
US deaths are down and life expectancy is up, but improvements are slowing
NEW YORK — U.S. life expectancy jumped last year, and preliminary data suggests there may be another — much smaller...
New documentary focuses on Christa McAuliffe’s impact as a teacher in New Hampshire
CONCORD, N.H. — Before Christa McAuliffe was an astronaut, she was a vibrant teacher in New England keen on showing...
The US egg industry kills 350 million chicks a year. New technology offers an alternative
WILTON, Iowa — Every year the U.S. egg industry kills about 350 million male chicks because, while the fuzzy little...
Man accused in UnitedHealthcare CEO killing expected to appear at hearing on extradition to New York
HOLLIDAYSBURG, Pa. — The suspect charged with shooting to death a health insurance company chief executive on a Manhattan street...
