WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden has honored Pope Francis with the Presidential Medal of Freedom with distinction. It’s the highest civilian award given by the president. The citation says the pontiff is “a light of faith, hope, and love that shines brightly across the world.” Biden had been scheduled to present the medal to…… MORE
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Surging Job Market Could Prove Costly For Households, Businesses As Odds Of Quick Rate Cuts Fade
WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. hiring picked up unexpectedly in December as employers added 256,000 jobs, another sign of the economy’s resilience in the face of high interest rates. The Labor Department reported Friday that job growth was up last month from 212,000 in November. The unemployment rate dropped to 4.1% from 4.2% in November. (Copyright…… MORE
Walgreens Tops Wall Street’s Expectations As Drugstore Chain Continues Turnaround Plan
Walgreens booked a better-than-expected fiscal first quarter and gave Wall Street some positive vibes on the drugstore chain’s plan to revive its struggling business. Company shares soared Friday after leaders told analysts they have made progress improving one of the biggest concerns facing the industry, shrinking prescription reimbursement, and said their U.S. store-closing plan was…… MORE
Latest NFL Season Highlights Financial Risks For Sports Betting Companies When So Many Favorites Win
NEW YORK (AP) — It’s been a tough football season for sports books. FanDuel and its key rival DraftKings have both showed investors that the house can indeed lose, or at least lose more than anticipated, when so many favorites win. FanDuel’s parent company, Flutter Entertainment, and DraftKings have both warned investors about more payouts…… MORE
Ohio State beats Texas 28-14 in the Cotton Bowl to advance to the College Football Playoff championship
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Quinshon Judkins ran for two touchdowns before Jack Sawyer forced a fumble by his former roommate that he returned 83 yards for a clinching TD as Ohio State beat Texas 28-14 in the Cotton Bowl on Friday night to advance to a shot for their sixth national title. Led by Judkins…… MORE
Los Angeles Budget Cuts Impacting Wildfire Response
The LA fire chief wrote that the cost-saving measures were limiting the department’s response Image Courtesy of AP The Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD) Chief, Kristin Crowley, issued a stark warning last month regarding significant budget cuts that have created “unprecedented operational challenges” for the department, particularly in responding to large-scale emergencies such as wildfires.…… MORE
Wildfires Rage on in California
(WBAP/KLIF) — AP — Firefighters are hoping for a break Friday from the fierce winds that have fueled massive blazes in the Los Angeles area, killing 10 people, obliterating whole neighborhoods and setting the nation’s second-largest city on edge. On Thursday afternoon, the Kenneth Fire started in the San Fernando Valley. It moved into neighboring…… MORE
President-Elect Trump Sentenced in Hush Money Case
(WBAP/KLIF) — AP — President-elect Donald Trump was formally sentenced Friday in his hush money case, but the judge declined to impose any punishment. The outcome cements Trump’s conviction while freeing him to return to the White House unencumbered by the threat of a jail term or a fine. Speaker of the House Mike Johnson…… MORE
Snowfall in North Texas Falls Short of Expectations
North Texas experienced less snowfall overnight than many had anticipated, according to FOX 4 Weather Meteorologist Evan Andrews. The unpredictable winter weather led to mixed results across the region, with some areas meeting forecasts while others fell short. “It was one of those tricky forecasts,” Andrews explained. “Some places received the heavier precipitation we predicted,…… MORE
Judge will weigh holding Giuliani in contempt of court after jury’s $148 million defamation award
Giuliani is at risk of being held in contempt Image Courtesy of AP A federal judge is scheduled to hear arguments on Friday regarding whether Rudy Giuliani should be held in contempt of court for allegedly continuing to disseminate falsehoods about two Georgia election workers, Ruby Freeman and Wandrea “Shaye” Moss, after they won a…… MORE
