By Associated Press NEW YORK — The man accused of killing UnitedHealthcare’s CEO has been charged with murder as an act of terrorism, prosecutors said Tuesday as they worked to bring him to a New York court from a Pennsylvania jail. Luigi Mangione already was charged with murder in the Dec. 4 killing of Brian
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By Associated Press WASHINGTON — Congressional leaders have unveiled a stopgap spending bill that will keep the federal government funded through March 14 and provide more than $100 billion in emergency aid to help states and local communities recover from Hurricanes Helene and Milton and other natural disasters. The measure would prevent a partial government
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By Associated Press NEW YORK — President-elect Donald Trump’s lawyers are raising a new claim in their fight to overturn his hush money conviction, alleging that the historic verdict was tainted by juror misconduct. But prosecutors contend that the allegations in a defense court filing made public Tuesday are “unsworn, unsupported” hearsay and part of
Continue ReadingBy Tim Clouser | The Center Square (The Center Square) – The Yakima City Council is scheduled to adopt its 2025-26 budget on Monday night, closing a deficit that could’ve reached upwards of $50 million by 2029 if the officials didn’t change course. The biennial framework that will carry city spending through 2026 does not
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By Brandpoint (BPT) (BPT) – As you get older, we may sometimes feel less of a sense of community and connection. If you’ve experienced loss, are living apart from family or have challenges due to chronic medical conditions, the holiday season can be even more challenging. There are simple, positive actions you can take —
Continue ReadingBy NewsPress Now Biden calls for ban on congressional stock trading WASHINGTON | President Joe Biden endorsed a ban on congressional stock trading in an interview that’s being released this week, belatedly weighing in on an issue that has been debated on Capitol Hill for years. “Nobody in the Congress should be able to make
Continue ReadingBy Associated Press WASHINGTON — The United States should proceed cautiously as officials consider new natural gas export terminals, Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm said Tuesday, warning the incoming Trump administration that “unfettered exports” of liquefied natural gas, or LNG, could drive up domestic prices and increase planet-warming greenhouse gas emissions. Granholm’s statement came as the
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By Associated Press ST. LOUIS — Missouri ‘s status as one of the most active death penalty states is about to change for one simple reason: The state is running out of inmates to execute. The lethal injection of Christopher Collings on Dec. 3 left just eight men on death row — a figurative term
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By Associated Press WASHINGTON — Consumers stepped up their spending at retail stores last month, providing a boost to the economy in the early phases of the winter holiday shopping season. Retail sales rose 0.7% in November, the Commerce Department said Tuesday, a solid increase and higher than October’s 0.5% gain. Sales jumped 2.6% at
Continue ReadingBy Brandpoint (BPT) Sorry, but your browser does not support the video tag. (BPT) – If you’re a dog lover, you won’t want to miss the paw-formance of the year, the 2024 American Kennel Club (AKC) National Championship broadcast. The event took place December 14-15 at Orlando’s Orange County Convention Center and will be broadcast
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By Associated Press President-elect Donald Trump sued the Des Moines Register and its pollster for “brazen election interference” in publishing a survey the weekend before the election that showed Democrat Kamala Harris with a surprising lead of three percentage points in the state. The Register’s parent Gannett Co. on Tuesday dismissed the lawsuit as meritless
Continue ReadingBy Associated Press NEW YORK — U.S. stock indexes pulled back on Tuesday to trim some of their stellar gains for the year. The S&P 500 slipped 0.4%, though it’s still near its all-time high set earlier this month. The Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped 267 points, or 0.6%, and the Nasdaq composite gave back
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By Associated Press WASHINGTON — Americans hoping for lower borrowing costs for homes, credit cards and cars may be disappointed after this week’s Federal Reserve meeting. The Fed’s policymakers are likely to signal fewer interest rate cuts next year than were previously expected. The officials are set to reduce their benchmark rate, which affects many
Continue ReadingBy Kenneth Schrupp | The Center Square (The Center Square) – California lost 156,300 jobs in the first six months of 2024, according to new federal quarterly payroll data, contradicting California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s claims about job growth in the state. Politicians nationwide often cite optimistic preliminary jobs survey data, which is often significantly revised
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By Associated Press ‘Emilia Pérez’ and ‘Wicked’ advance in Oscars shortlists The Selena Gomez ballad “Mi Camino,” the Will Ferrell and Harper Steele road trip documentary “Will & Harper” and Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross’s pulsating “Challengers” score are one step closer to an Oscar nomination. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences unveiled
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By Associated Press NEW YORK — The December holidays are supposed to be a time of joyful celebration, but the season can be especially grueling for the millions of people who work in retail stores, staff airline counters and field complaints coming into call centers. Instead of compassion or good cheer, service sector workers often
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By The Conversation via AP Late in December 2023, the former top editor of The New York Times’ editorial page, James Bennet, dropped a bombshell in an article for The Economist. “The leadership of the New York Times is losing control of its principles,” he wrote, saying slanted coverage at the institution is “pervasive.” In
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By Brandpoint (BPT) (BPT) – The holiday season inspires us to reflect on what we have, and what we can do for others. And while U.S. Army Soldiers have dedicated their careers to service, many still find other ways to give back and positively impact their communities — from addressing food insecurity to mentoring the
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By Cameron Montemayor Over the last 12 years, Mike Schumacher has helped manage a wide spectrum of day-to-day operations from some of the largest to a few of the smallest municipalities in the area. Now, Schumacher will take on a new challenge as St. Joseph’s next city manager. Officials announced Monday night that Schumacher has
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By NewsPress Now A group of high school musicians have plans to get the community into the swing of the season with a special performance Thursday. The Central High School Jazz Band will have its Holiday Swing concert at 5:30 p.m. Dec. 19 at the East Hills Shopping Center’s center court. The teens will be
Continue ReadingBy Tim Clouser | The Center Square (The Center Square) – The city of Spokane is walking a tightrope as it approaches the end of the fiscal year, with the administration crossing its fingers in hopes of avoiding the fallout of a deficit. The city council passed a biennial budget last week, balancing a $25
Continue ReadingBy Brandpoint (BPT) Sorry, but your browser does not support the video tag. (BPT) – This holiday season, make your gatherings sparkle with festive appetizers and easy party tips that will impress guests and take the stress out of hosting. From cozy family get-togethers to more formal holiday soirées, Registered Dietitian Amy Goodson is here
Continue ReadingBy Greg Bishop | The Center Square (The Center Square) – Gov. J.B. Pritzker says he has some more announcements on the economic front soon as the state continues to have a more sluggish economy than the rest of the nation. At 5.3%, Illinois’ unemployment rate is the third worst in the U.S. and more
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By Chris Fortune A Downtown bookstore received an early holiday gift from an author who supports independent sellers. The Story Collective at 114 S. Seventh St. received the James Patterson Holiday Bookstore Bonus this week. Author Patterson supports independent booksellers by pledging a total of $300,000, with $500 going to 600 shops through the program.
Continue ReadingBy Morgan Sweeney | The Center Square (The Center Square) – Virginia has again been recognized as the best state for business for the second time this year, this time by Business Facilities Magazine. The magazine, which describes itself as “the source for site selectors,” chose Virginia as its 2024 State of the Year based on
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By Jenna Wilson Creating better public safety is at the forefront for the St. Joseph Police Department as it continues to develop resources to keep the community secure. That’s the message from Police Chief Paul Luster, who spoke Tuesday morning at a Public Affairs Coffee hosted by the St. Joseph Chamber of Commerce. Legislators and
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Today is Tuesday, Dec. 17, the 352nd day of 2024. There are 14 days left in the year. Today’s Highlight in History On Dec. 17, 1903, Wilbur and Orville Wright of Dayton, Ohio, conducted the first successful manned, powered airplane flights near Kitty Hawk, North Carolina, using their experimental craft, the Wright Flyer. Also on
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By Jazmine Knight Four women hoping to become the next superintendent of the St. Joseph School District gathered for interviews Tuesday, with a final decision on the district’s next leader likely to come by the end of the week. The superintendent finalists — Lara Gilpin, SJSD director of secondary education, Ashly McGinnis, SJSD assistant superintendent
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A Brumley man accused of shooting at an vehicle during an argument was released Monday after posting a $10,000 bond.According to court records, Brandon Whittle, 49, was charged with first-degree assault, unlawful use of a weapon, first-degree property damage, and armed criminal action following an incident Saturday in Miller County.According to the probable cause statement,
Continue ReadingBy Jon Styf | The Center Square (The Center Square) – Outdoor recreation brought $11.2 billion into Wisconsin’s economy in 2023, according to a new report from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis. That’s 9.4% higher than the $9.8 billion reported in 2022. The sector contributed 2.6% of Wisconsin’s gross domestic product, 3.2% of the
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