A former Democratic state lawmaker who changed his party affiliation after endorsing Donald Trump’s reelection announced a bid to challenge Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp, one of Trump’s top Republican targets in the 2022 election cycle. “The governor’s office has failed to fight for you and for me,” Jones said in Atlanta on Friday. “We’re in the midst of a battle […]

This story is part of Covering Climate Now, a global journalism collaboration strengthening coverage of the climate story. More and more people have come to understand the urgency of the climate crisis in recent years, and Americans have elected a president in Joe Biden who has pledged to make addressing climate the centerpiece of his administration, but there is much […]

It’s been nearly 40 years since the US got rid of its last seaplane, an aircraft long seen as outdated. Growing attention on the Indo-Pacific and on China, which is developing its own seaplane, have revived discussion about the utility of amphibious aircraft. See more stories on Insider’s business page. March marked the 38th anniversary of the retirement of the […]

The EU agreed in July to tap financial markets in search of 750 billion euros ($898 billion) to distribute across the 27 nations and prop up their economies after the coronavirus shock. However, in order to receive these funds, countries have had to detail how they will be using them — a process that has not yet concluded. LONDON — […]

Paul Morina, the principal and head wrestling coach of Paulsboro, New Jersey, High School, is listed in financial records as the president of Hometown International, which owns a single delicatessen. Hometown International stock is trading at levels that give it a valuation of more than $100 million. The company's shop, the Hometown Deli, did just $35,000 in sales — combined […]

Biden admin reviewing Russia policy, citing threat to democracy FOX News State Department correspondent Rich Edson has the latest on ‘Special Report’ The Justice Department is investigating dozens of Russian firms for potential supply chain vulnerabilities, a top official told reporters on Thursday. The investigation into the companies will take several months, Assistant Attorney General John Demers said. Based on […]

Dr. Anthony Fauci, pressed by a Republican lawmaker Thursday over when Americans will “get their liberties back,” gave his clearest explanation yet as to when COVID-19 restrictions could be safely lifted, saying the U.S. must get its infection rate under 10,000 new cases a day. When asked by Rep. Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, at a congressional hearing to give an answer […]

The dozens of people in Colorado prisons who fight wildfires are largely locked out of the firefighting sector once they get out, but a new state law promises to change that. The law, passed overwhelmingly by the state legislature and signed Thursday by Gov. Jared Polis, encourages the state Division of Fire Prevention and Control to give hiring preference to […]

ANCHORAGE, Alaska — Alaska wrongly denied some same-sex spouses benefits for years by claiming their unions were not recognized even after courts struck down gay marriage bans, court documents obtained by The Associated Press show. The agency that determines eligibility for a yearly oil wealth check paid to nearly all Alaska residents denied a payout for same-sex spouses or dependents […]