Senate Map Comes Into Focus as Four-Seat Fight Defines the Finish
The Senate map has more than a dozen competitive races, and Democrats need a net gain of four seats to take control of the chamber. The Cook Political Report rates…
Bee & Co. Closures Put Sales Practices Under New Scrutiny
Two Bee & Co. skincare stores in the Los Angeles area have closed after a report examined alleged high-pressure sales practices and refund disputes. A third location reopened as LUME,…
U.S. Orders Non-Essential Embassy Staff and Families to Leave Saudi Arabia
The State Department ordered non-emergency U.S. embassy employees and their family members to leave Saudi Arabia after increased Houthi attacks on the kingdom. The department says the mandatory departure applies…
Oregon Teacher’s Account Sets the Record Straight on School Shooting
Becky Drury, a 54-year-old teacher wounded at Silver Rail Elementary School, says the gunman shot her before she had any chance to act. She described running to check what was…
U.S. Expands Middle East Alerts as Houthi Attacks Raise Travel Risks
U.S. diplomatic missions have issued new security alerts to Americans across the Middle East as Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia escalate. The State Department says the warnings are a proactive…
Maine Heating Oil Jumps 79%, Leaving Families Scrambling for Winter Heat
Maine heating oil rose from $3.34 per gallon a year ago to $5.97 today, a roughly 79% increase. In Freeport, Chris and Cheryl Oliver, who live on roughly $60,000 a…
Pentagon’s Missile Defense Warning Puts Readiness Back in Focus
Gen. Randy George warned in late December that Army stocks of THAAD and Patriot missile interceptors could remain strategically low until 2030. Officials cited transfers to Ukraine, defense of Israel,…
Netflix Makes a Hard Reset to Protect Its Growth Plan
Netflix plans to cut roughly 6% of its workforce, or about 1,000 positions globally, while continuing to invest in areas its co-CEOs call high-impact. The cuts will affect product, technology,…
Jeffries Sees Path to House Majority as He Campaigns in Battleground Districts
Hakeem Jeffries says Democrats are close to retaking the House, while campaigning with challengers in two competitive suburban districts. Rebecca Bennett is challenging Tom Kean in New Jersey, and Bob…