More Layoffs, No Pay Raises at Microsoft
Microsoft Corporate Headquarters in Redmond The rocky road took another turn at Microsoft on Wednesday with more layoffs and the promise of no pay raises. According to a new filing with the State Employment Security Department, Microsoft
Cantwell-led committee passes federal rail safety bill
A bill with new safety regulations for the freight rail industry passed the U.S. Senate’s Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee, led by Senator Maria Cantwell (D-WA), on a 16-11 vote. The ‘yes’ column included some of the
Border facilities reach over capacity in most areas, chief says
Jose Torres/Agencia Press South/Getty Images(EL PASO, Texas) — U.S. Customs and Border Protection facilities in most regions along the southern border are over capacity even as the number of those in custody has declined, Border Patrol Chief Raul Orti…
Cleveland EMT worker expected to testify in rape trial goes missing
Cleveland Police(CLEVELAND) — The Cleveland Police Department has asked the public to help find a Cleveland EMT worker who’s missing and may be in danger.
Authorities said that 30-year-old Lachelle Jordan has been missing since May 6 and was last see…
Ohio food banks report surge in demand amid recession fears
ABC News(COLUMBUS, Ohio) — Ohio food banks are reporting a surge in demand amid concerns about growing food insecurity and what it may signal for the overall U.S. economy.
“Right now we’re running 47% higher in ’23 than we did, you know, a year ago,”…
Sen. Dianne Feinstein makes long-awaited return to Capitol
Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images(WASHINGTON) — California Sen. Dianne Feinstein arrived at the Capitol for the first time in three months on Wednesday, gingerly emerging out of a gray sedan with the help of aides who assisted her into a black wheelchair.
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See Kathy Bates in new trailer to CBS’ ‘Matlock’ reboot
CBS/Brooke PalmerCBS dropped the first trailer to Matlock, the reboot with Oscar and Emmy winner Kathy Bates in the title role. “I’m Madaline Matlock, a lawyer. Yes, Matlock like the old TV show,” she drawls.
Her expertise is met with skepticism, to s…
The CW announces finales for ‘Nancy Drew’ and ‘Riverdale’
‘Riverdale’ — The CW NetworkOn Wednesday, The CW Network announced its plans to say goodbye to two of its most popular programs.
Both Nancy Drew and Riverdale’s final seasons will kick off the evening of Wednesday, May 31, and the shows will wrap up …
Can a 10-story building made of timber withstand a 7.7 magnitude earthquake? Researchers test one to find out.
UC San Diego, Jacobs School of Engineering(SAN DIEGO) — Researchers have successfully simulated a high magnitude earthquake on the largest building ever tested, and the structure survived.
Global interest in mass timber construction — which involves…
Will Trump verdict have an impact on the 2024 campaign trail?
Spencer Platt/Getty Images(NEW YORK) — A day after a New York jury verdict that found Donald Trump liable for battery and defamation flooded the airwaves, it appeared on Wednesday to have caused little more than a ripple on the 2024 campaign trail.
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