Firearm sales have surged in the United States in recent years. Based on FBI background check data, a proxy for sales, Americans bought an estimated 39.7 million firearms in 2020,
Continue reading »Unions Score 2 Big Wins Ahead of Labor Day Holiday
Last Friday, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) issued a ruling in a dispute that began more than five years ago when drivers for a Cemex concrete plant approached the
Continue reading »The Most Affordable Student Loan Repayment Plan Launched
The Biden Administration has announced the official launch of the most affordable student loan repayment plan – the Saving on a Valuable Education (SAVE) plan. Also, an outreach campaign to
Continue reading »Bob Fenton Named 'Chief Federal Response Coordinator' For Maui
President Joe Biden will appoint FEMA Regional Administrator for Region 9 Bob Fenton as “Chief Federal Response Coordinator” for Maui to oversee the long-term coordinated federal recovery of fire-ravaged Hawaii.
Continue reading »Thai GDP Growth Decelerates In Q2
Thailand’s economic growth weakened unexpectedly on subdued investment and foreign demand, official data showed on Monday. Gross domestic product grew 1.8 percent annually after rising 2.6 percent in the first
Continue reading »Minor Fire At Pantages Theatre Prompts Cancellation Of ‘Les Miserables’ Performances
A “small fire” at the Pantages Theatre in Hollywood prompted cancellations of last night’s and tonight’s performances of Les Miserables, according to theater officials. Firefighters arrived at the Hollywood Blvd.
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