Trump admin to send federal troops to Memphis, St. Louis
The Trump administration announced federal law enforcement officers will be sent to Memphis and St. Louis to stamp out violent crime in the cities.
Justice Department seeks forfeiture of property from Ukrainian bank owners
The Justice Department on Thursday moved to seize property from the owners of one of the largest banks in Ukraine for alleged money laundering.
Nintendo’s profits jump nearly 428% amid COVID-19 lockdowns
Nintendo reported Thursday that its operating profits jumped nearly 428% year-over-year amid COVID-19 lockdowns.
Mortgage rates hit eighth record low, but affordability still down
This week mortgage rates hit their eighth record low for the year, but affordability is still down from the first quarter.
DHS chief Chad Wolf defends sending federal police to U.S. cities
Acting Homeland Security Secretary Chad Wolf testified in Congress Thursday and defended President Donald Trump’s decision to send federal police to cities experiencing mass civil rights protests.
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine tests positive for COVID-19
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine, who has received bipartisan praise for his handling of the coronavirus pandemic in his state, announced Thursday he’s tested positive for COVID-19.
Weather service increases odds of ‘extremely active’ Atlantic storm season
The National Weather Service on Thursday revised its predictions for the 2020 Atlantic hurricane center on Thursday, saying the region could see up to 25 named storms in an “extremely active” year.
Chicago Public Schools to begin school year with remote learning
Chicago Public Schools on Wednesday announced a plan to begin the school year with remote learning and move to a “hybrid” system by November.
Facebook, Twitter sanction Trump over post, citing false information about COVID-19
Facebook on Wednesday removed a post from President Donald Trump’s profile, saying it contained false information about the COVID-19 pandemic.
Instagram introduces potential TikTok competitor ‘Reels’
Instagram on Wednesday introduced “Reels,” an apparent competitor to the TikTok app as the latter faces a threat of being banned in the United States.
