PORTLAND, Maine — The volume and value of America’s commercial fishing industry both fell according to newly released federal figures, though members of the industry said the decline was to be expected following a recent spike in supply. The catch at U.S. ports in the 50 states fell 2.6% to 8.4 billion pounds in 2022, … Read more
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. — New Jersey’s internet gambling market set another record in October, the latest proof that people are betting more of their money online rather than coming to Atlantic City to gamble it in person. Figures released Monday by the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement show the casinos and their online partners … Read more
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — The family of a worker killed last week in an explosion at a Louisville manufacturing plant said Monday they begged authorities to search the wreckage for his remains after they were told all employees were accounted for. Kevens Dawson Jr.’s body was found inside the Givaudan Color Sense plant after rescuers returned … Read more
WASHINGTON — Fossil fuel executive Chris Wright, Donald Trump’s choice for Energy secretary, is a strong supporter of oil and gas development, including fracking, a key pillar of the president-elect’s quest for U.S. “energy dominance” in the global market. Wright has been one of the industry’s loudest voices against efforts to fight climate change, and … Read more
ATHENS, Greece — Greece will make an early repayment of 5 billion euros ($5.3 billion) in bailout-era debt in 2025, Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis told a banking conference in Athens on Monday, describing the move as a signal of the country’s fiscal recovery. “This … underscores our confidence in public finances and reflects our commitment … Read more
A mystery buyer has been amassing units in a condominium building in the middle of Ken Griffin’s newest real estate project in Miami, according to a report. The hedge fund boss, who has a net worth of $46.5 billion according to Forbes, acquired the 4.2 acres of land in 2022 with plans to build a … Read more
Boeing has so far laid off 2,199 workers in Washington, among job cuts that will eventually total about 17,000 across the company SEATTLE — SEATTLE (AP) — Boeing said in a notice filed with Washington’s Employment Security Department on Monday that it has so far laid off 2,199 workers in the state, among job cuts … Read more
A losing bidder connected to conspiracy theorist Alex Jones challenged on Monday the Onion’s purchase of Jones’ Infowars website, saying the humor site won a rigged bankruptcy auction and offered half as much cash as its bid. First American United Companies, which is affiliated with Jones’ dietary supplements businesses, asked US Bankruptcy Judge Christopher Lopez in Houston to disqualify the bid by … Read more
WASHINGTON — President-elect Donald Trump’s decision on a treasury secretary is about far more than whose name will be printed on America’s money. The choice of how to fill his highest-profile outstanding Cabinet selection will be the clearest indication yet of how he intends to wield import tariffs in his new administration. The leading candidates … Read more
WILMINGTON, Del. — A federal judge in Delaware on Monday dismissed a lawsuit filed by former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee against social media giant Meta over advertisements using his name and image to sell CBD products. Huckabee, a Baptist minister and President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee to be U.S. ambassador to Israel, claimed Meta allowed and … Read more