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Blue Origin rocket explodes during test at Cape Canaveral
A Blue Origin rocket exploded on the launch tower in a fiery blast during a test of its engines on Thursday night, the company said. The static fire test at the Cape Canaveral Space Force station in Florida came in preparation for the company’s upcoming launch of its New Glenn rocket, which aimed to send…
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Is AI to blame for hiring woes faced by college graduates?
Millions of young adults may face a jolt of reality this summer as they step off the college graduation stage and into the job market. The unemployment rate for recent college graduates registers at 5.6%, notably higher than the overall unemployment rate of 4.2%, New York Federal Reserve data showed. As recently as four years…
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Cruise ship killing: Stepbrother can stay out of jail
The 16-year-old boy accused of killing his stepsister on a cruise is allowed to stay out of jail with certain restrictions, a federal judge in Florida ruled. In February, after the teen was charged as a juvenile, the 16-year-old was permitted to live with his uncle instead of being held in custody. But in April,…
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Texas GOP Senate runoff: Trump-backed Paxton projected to beat Cornyn
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton will defeat incumbent John Cornyn for the Republican nomination for the U.S. Senate in Texas, The Associated Press projects. He will face Democratic state Rep. James Talarico in November’s general election. President Donald Trump’s last-minute endorsement of Paxton shook up the race that could be critical in the fight for…
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South Carolina Senate effectively kills proposed congressional map backed by Trump
The South Carolina Senate on Tuesday effectively killed a proposed congressional map that could have allowed Republicans to flip the seat held by Democratic Rep. Jim Clyburn, a major rebuff to a mid-decade redistricting effort promoted by President Donald Trump. The Republican-controlled state Senate voted Tuesday afternoon to adjourn their special legislative session until June 10,…
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Trump administration proposes NDAs for federal employees to stop leaks
WASHINGTON — The Trump administration wants all current and future federal employees to sign non-disclosure agreements, part of a continuing crackdown on leaks to the media. The notice in the Federal Register from the Office of Personnel Management posted Tuesday asked for comment on a draft NDA to be used by federal agencies for “both…
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Federal court blocks Alabama effort to use GOP-friendly congressional map
A three-judge panel in a federal court in Alabama ruled unanimously on Tuesday that state Republicans are still blocked from using their 2023 congressional map, which would have potentially helped Republicans in November. This is a developing story. Please check back for updates.
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Releasing cool water protects fish in the Grand Canyon. That comes at cost to hydropower
As the Colorado River and its once massive reservoirs shrink from overuse and climate change, officials are faced with a decision that pits conservation against ratepayer costs for electricity. To fight off predators of the humpback chub, a threatened fish native to the river, Glen Canyon Dam in northern Arizona would need to do what…
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After a Minnesota church protest, states are toughening penalties for disrupting services
NEW ORLEANS — At least four states have adopted laws this year making it a crime to disrupt worship services, a reaction to a high-profile protest inside a Minnesota church that prompted outrage from faith leaders. The Republican lawmakers sponsoring most of the legislation say those gathering at sacred sanctuaries deserve protection beyond what existing…
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New York back in NBA Finals for first time since 1999 after sweeping Cleveland
CLEVELAND — Karl Anthony-Towns had 19 points and 14 rebounds, OG Anunoby scored 17 and the New York Knicks routed the Cleveland Cavaliers 130-93 Monday night to complete a four-game sweep of the Eastern Conference finals and advance to the NBA Finals for the first time since 1999. Landry Shamet scored 16 off the bench…