US Regions - Page 156

February 7

DeSantis celebrates end of 'witch hunt' after Trump DOJ reportedly drops Hope Florida Foundation complaint

Gov. Ron DeSantis celebrates a report claiming the DOJ dismissed a complaint against the Hope Florida scandal, calling criticism a "witch hunt."

February 7

San Francisco sued over reparations fund, accused of unlawful use of taxpayer money

Pacific Legal Foundation attorney Andrew Quinio and residents have sued San Francisco over a reparations fund, alleging it is unlawfully using taxpayer money.

February 7

Nearly 70 skiers stranded in midair for hours after gondola malfunctions at popular resort

Nearly 70 skiers were stranded in midair for five hours after a gondola malfunction at Gore Mountain ski resort in New York, requiring full evacuation by rescue teams.

February 7

Will 'One Battle After Another' ride the anti-ICE protest wave to Best Picture at the Oscars?

Paul Thomas Anderson's "One Battle After Another" is well-positioned in the Oscars race, particularly with the anti-ICE sentiment that has dominated liberal Hollywood.

February 7

JONATHAN TURLEY: Grandstanding Newsom will stop at nothing to ride the rails to glory in 2028

California's high-speed rail project burns $12 billion with zero track laid as costs soar to perhaps $128 billion for 171-mile segment delayed by decades.

February 7

Trump vows to ‘unleash’ commercial fishing off New England, reversing Obama-era Atlantic restrictions

President Donald Trump reopened a nearly 5,000-square-mile preserve east of Cape Cod to commercial fishing, reversing Obama-era restrictions.

February 7

TikTok-famous Hooters girls built viral following, but landlord had final say about their future

A viral Hooters location in Florida is closing despite TikTok success. Staff became local celebrities through creative dance videos and entertaining skits.

February 7

Trump admin uncovers 'staggering' $8.6 billion in suspected California small business fraud

California pandemic loan fraud totals $8.6 billion as Small Business Administration suspends over 111,000 borrowers. Kelly Loeffler criticized Biden administration.

February 7

North Dakota launches three-year bachelor's degree pilot program at eight institutions

North Dakota colleges launch three-year bachelor's degree programs to help students graduate faster and save money on tuition costs while reducing debt.

February 7

Children’s book author Kouri Richins says scandal and notoriety poisoned her murder trial

Children's book author accused of murdering husband with fentanyl cocktail faces jury selection challenges. Defense claims case too well-known locally.