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US Government to Receive $100M Settlement From Container Ship Owners Over Baltimore Bridge Collapse
The US government will receive over $100 million from the owners of the Dali container ship following the deadly Baltimore bridge collapse in March.
US Overspent $1.8 Trillion in 2024 Due to Social Security, Healthcare, and Military
The U.S. overspent $1.833 trillion for the 2024 fiscal year, the highest since the pandemic, due to rising costs in interest payments, Social Security, healthcare, and military spending.
Kamala Harris Reveals New Policies to Strengthen Black Male Support With $20,000 Forgivable Loans and Health Equity
Kamala Harris's new policies include providing forgivable loans, access to marijuana and cryptocurrency industries, and launching a national health initiative.
US Ports Reopen After Major Dockworker Strike; But Cargo Backlog Remains
US East and Gulf Coast ports have reopened after dockworkers secured a 62% wage increase, but clearing a backlog of ships will take two to three weeks.
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Donald Trump's company suffered a 15% share decline following last night's presidential debate, just after betting odds for Kamala Harris increased.
A win for Kamala Harris and the Democrats would boost US economic growth and job opportunities for Americans, while a Trump victory could lead to reduced economic output due to higher tariffs and stricter policies, according to Goldman Sachs.
This Labor Day 2024, banks and government offices will be closed but most major retailers and restaurants will remain open with varying hours, and other sectors will open for a limited time.
The US economy grew at a 3.0% annualized rate in Q2 2024, driven by strong consumer spending and a rebound in corporate profits, reflecting continued economic growth.
US President Joe Biden announced that he was standing down from the country’s presidential election this November, endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris on his stead.
Republican Party presidential candidate Donald Trump announced on the first day of the Republican National Convention Monday (July 15) that he has chosen first-term Ohio senator JD Vance as his vice-presidential running mate, triggering reactions from business executives across multiple sectors.
The families of two construction workers killed in the Boise airport hangar collapse are suing several companies involved in the project, alleging reckless construction practices and the use of inappropriate materials.
Marathon Oil was fined $241.5 million for air quality violations at its Fort Berthold Indian Reservation oil and gas plants.
Dollar General has agreed to pay a $12 million fine and implement enhanced safety measures across its nationwide retail stores following a settlement with the US Department of Labor.
The United States government is providing approximately $2 billion in assistance to eleven car companies, including General Motors and Stellantis, aimed at bolstering electric vehicle production and expanding assembly facilities across eight states.