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By Tami Luhby, CNN (CNN) — Eddie Martin can’t build as many homes as he’d like in Texas because his contractors don’t have enough workers, particularly skilled tradespeople such as electricians, carpenters and plumbers. This labor shortage, exacerbated by an aging workforce and growing number of retirements, means it’s more crucial than ever for the
Continue ReadingBy Anna Cooban, CNN London (CNN) — The Swiss National Bank surprised markets Thursday by cutting interest rates, becoming the first of the world’s major central banks to do so since they began battling a post-pandemic surge in prices. The SNB announced that it would reduce the cost of borrowing by a quarter of a
Continue ReadingBy PAN PYLAS Associated Press LONDON (AP) — The Bank of England has kept its main interest rate unchanged at a 16-year high even though inflation continues to drop from multi-decade peaks. Thursday’s decision to leave the key rate at 5.25% was widely anticipated in financial markets and comes a day after the U.S. Federal
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By Ashley Strickland, CNN (CNN) — An unusual horned comet notable for a series of recent outbursts will be visible in the night sky for the remainder of March — and astronomers expect the so-called devil comet to make a rare appearance during the total solar eclipse on April 8. Exactly why the dynamic comet
Continue ReadingBy Jeremy Finley Click here for updates on this story CLARKSVILLE, Tennessee (WSMV) — Roy Wilson knows how lucky he was. Though the Fort Campbell soldier’s complex had siding ripped off and windows blown out on December 9, his apartment wasn’t touched. Everything he owned was safe with no damage, and he says he was
Continue ReadingBy LEA SKENE Associated Press RIDGELY, Md. (AP) — The small town of Ridgely on Maryland’s Eastern Shore has suspended its entire police force pending the results of an investigation by state prosecutors. The largely unexplained decision has left residents skeptical and on edge. Officials declined to say what prompted the investigation, which has brought
Continue ReadingBy Nathan Vickers Click here for updates on this story ST. LOUIS, Missouri (KMOV) — The former St. Augustine church building on Hebert Ave will likely have be demolished after a fire this week. The fire department said on Tuesday that the structure had been completely gutted by a fire, and was no longer secure.
Continue ReadingBy Arielle Argel Click here for updates on this story HONOLULU (KITV) — Many lawmakers, students and advocates for a tobacco free Hawaii will be holding a rally and press conference to revive a bill that would stop the sales of flavored tobacco products. “We have over 100 youth coming from around the state to
Continue ReadingBy Brittany Breeding Click here for updates on this story BOSSIER CITY, Louisiana (KTBS) — A family is grieving the death of a 3-month-old baby who died at a Bossier City day care center. “She was everything. I mean, an absolute light, the perfect baby. I mean, never cried. Nothing. She was just a very,
Continue ReadingBy MARK KENNEDY AP Entertainment Writer NEW YORK (AP) — The Broadway musical “Aladdin” is celebrating its 10th anniversary this year and the Genies who have led it on tour and on Broadway are looking back. James Monroe Iglehart, who won a Tony Award in the role, says it “made me the actor I am
Continue Reading By Sara Smart, CNN (CNN) — Two men in Montana have been indicted after allegedly killing around 3,600 birds – including bald and golden eagles – and selling them on the black market. Simon Paul and Travis John Branson were both indicted on December 7 on charges of conspiracy, unlawful trafficking of bald and golden
Continue ReadingBy MICHAEL GOLDBERG and EMILY WAGSTER PETTUS Associated Press JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Sentencing concludes Thursday with the last two of six white former officers in Mississippi who pleaded guilty to breaking into a home without a warrant and torturing two Black men, an act the judge called “egregious and despicable.” Former deputy Brett McAlpin,
Continue ReadingBy Casey Barber, CNN (CNN) — My love affair with small appliances started at an early age. The Easy-Bake Oven was my first glimpse of what magic could come from a miniature box, leading to a few experiments with microwave cooking — think nachos and Rice Krispie Treat bowls—during my latchkey kid years. And the
Continue ReadingBy Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Beyoncé will be honored with the iHeartRadio Innovator Award at the 2024 iHeartRadio Music Awards this year. “Few artists in the course of history have taken creative risks, successfully transformed their music and influenced pop culture on the level that Beyoncé has,” a press release from iHeartMedia announcing
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A ridge of high pressure remains over the Western U.S. will hold in place through tomorrow but then gradually weaken into the weekend. The ridge will keep us sunny and mild through tomorrow, but an area of low pressure develops and moves into the Pacific N.W. bringing gusty winds to the region along with a
Continue ReadingBy RAF CASERT Associated Press BRUSSELS (AP) — Over 30 leaders and delegations from around the world are backing the idea of using nuclear energy to help achieve a climate-neutral globe while providing countries an added sense of economic and security independence. Such a summit would have been unthinkable a dozen years ago after the
Continue ReadingSTOCKHOLM (AP) — A Swedish land owner has won a legal battle to keep a 14-kilogram (31-pound) meteorite after an appeals court ruled that such space rocks should be considered “immovable property” and part of the land where they are found. The property on which the meteorite landed contains iron and the meteorite is made
Continue ReadingLJUBLJANA, Slovenia (AP) — Slovenia has ordered a Russian diplomat to leave the European Union country within seven days. Its Foreign Ministry said on Thursday that the Russian diplomat is being expelled for “activities incompatible with the diplomatic status.” It provided no further details. Slovenia and Russia already have reduced the number of staff working
Continue ReadingBy Web staff Click here for updates on this story HAYWOOD COUNTY, North Carolina (WLOS) — In a WLOS exclusive, two Haywood County sisters are sharing their story after an SUV came crashing into their home while they were both inside Tuesday. “I heard glass hit and then a loud boom,” said Paula Crowe, who
Continue ReadingBy PAUL WISEMAN AP Economics Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — The number of Americans signing up for unemployment benefits fell slightly last week, another sign that the labor market remains strong and most workers enjoy extraordinary job security. The Labor Department reported Thursday that jobless claims dipped by 2,000 to 210,000. The four-week average of claims,
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