Elon Musk’s SpaceX is about to make its debut on Wall Street
Elon Musk’s rocket company SpaceX will make its debut on Wall Street Friday and both institutional and retail investors are expected to gobble up the 555.6 million shares going up for sale at $135 apiece.
US producer prices spike in May as soaring energy prices fuel largest yearly jump since 2022
U.S. producer prices climbed last month at the fastest pace since November 2022, fueled by a surge in energy prices after the start of the Iran war.
Trump calls off latest threats to strike Iran, cites breakthrough in talks to end the war
U.S. President Donald Trump said Thursday he had called off new military strikes on Iran, claiming a breakthrough in negotiations to end the war just hours after the American leader threatened to escalate the conflict by seizing control of Iran’s oil industry.
President Trump has a new, surprising take on the higher cost of living: ‘I love the inflation’
President Donald Trump on Wednesday showed how he had learned to stop worrying about inflation and simply, in his own words, “love” it.
Trump plans to nominate US Attorney Jay Clayton to be director of national intelligence
President Donald Trump said Thursday that he plans to nominate Jay Clayton, the U.S. attorney for the Southern District of New York and a former Securities and Exchange Commission chairman, as director of national intelligence.
Emory gets $15M to establish first center to research toxic Superfund sites’ health effects
After decades of pollution, Brunswick residents have a new resource for researching the link between area Superfund sites and their health.
Florida court allows use of new US House districts drawn by Republicans for midterm elections
The Florida Supreme Court has allowed new U.S. House districts drawn by Republicans to be used in the midterm elections, marking another victory for the GOP in a nationwide redistricting effort aimed at helping the party retain its slim House majority.
A Pentagon list overhaul puts Mormon church’s Christian identity back in the spotlight
The Pentagon’s revision to its list of Christian religions this week has reignited a nearly 200-year-old debate: Is The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints a Christian denomination?
Police: Suspect shot three women, hid from SWAT in attic
A man is behind bars after allegedly shooting three women Wednesday at a residence in East Columbus.
Community development: Macon turns to Main Street program to revive vacant downtown
When the vacant downtown building next to Khristy’s Boutique and Thrift on Jefferson Street collapsed in November from old age and neglect, Mayor Freddie Poindexter said he knew something had to be done.
Industrial fire station plans for area training center
When it comes to firefighting, one of the few routine things is shift change.
Mentorship program aims to teach young men conflict resolution, practical life skills
As district attorney for the 16th Circuit District, Scott Colom said he’s spent the past 10 years watching young men make irreversible and sometimes life-ruining decisions.
Bill Gates testifies about his ties to Epstein, calls meetings a ‘grave error in judgment’
Bill Gates said Wednesday that he made a “grave error in judgment” by meeting with Jeffrey Epstein but denied any wrongdoing as the Microsoft co-founder faced hours of questioning from lawmakers about his relationship with the disgraced financier.
Southern Baptists vote to advance a formal ban on churches with women pastors
Thousands of Southern Baptists overwhelmingly voted Wednesday to advance a formal ban on women pastors in the nation’s largest Protestant denomination, sending a clear message that men alone should preach to these conservative evangelical congregations.
FDA OKs first new sunscreen ingredient in more than 25 years
Federal health regulators on Tuesday signed off on the first new sunscreen ingredient for the U.S. market in more than 25 years, giving Americans access to a skin-protecting chemical long used in Europe and other parts of the world.
Solar power hits new milestones in the US even as Trump boosts coal over clean energy
Even as President Donald Trump boosts coal over clean energy, solar power is hitting new milestones in the U.S. and remains the leading source of new power.
US households, businesses stung by higher energy prices that have pushed inflation above 4%
Rising gas prices pushed inflation to its highest level in three years last month, a headache for the Federal Reserve and a potential political challenge for the Trump administration as midterm elections near.
Trump threatens more strikes on Iran, as back-and-forth attacks threaten truce deal
The United States launched airstrikes Wednesday against Iran, and President Donald Trump said more were coming, as Tehran fired back at countries in the region.
Average US long-term mortgage rate falls to 6.48%, retreating from its highest level in 9 months
The average long-term U.S. mortgage rate eased this week from its highest level in nine months, welcome relief for prospective homebuyers.
Trump signs bill giving nearly $70B to his immigration enforcement agenda through end of his term
President Donald Trump signed a bill into law on Wednesday that gives his immigration and deportation agenda a nearly $70 billion boost for the rest of his time in the White House.
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