Watch U.S. House Speaker Kevin McCarthy speaks on the debt ceiling
McCarthy’s speech comes a day before President Joe Biden is scheduled to give his annual State of the Union address.
Judge suggests abortion might be protected by 13th Amendment despite Supreme Court ruling
The Supreme Court, with a majority opinion by Justice Samuel Alito, ruled there was no federal right to abortion, overturning its Roe v. Wade decision.
Pinterest shares slip on fourth-quarter revenue miss and weak forecast
Pinterest reported revenue for the fourth quarter that missed analysts’ estimates
Amazon scales back cargo flying as demand cools, contractor says
Air Transport Services Group said Amazon will be flying less in response to slowing consumer demand and a worsening economic outlook.
George Santos denies sexual harassment accusation from ex-prospective staffer
Santos reportedly said he “100%” denies the claim from Derek Myers, who alleged he was groped by the congressman during a brief stint working in his office.
Investor Sarat Sethi said he is buying into this ‘unloved’ pharma stock
The portfolio manager at Douglas C. Lane & Associates said he favors the stock for its expansive vaccine pipeline.
Hispanic dialysis patients face 40% higher risk of staph infection than whites, CDC says
People of color on dialysis have a higher risk of staph bloodstream infections than white people, according to the CDC.
Biden to deliver State of the Union address amid high inflation and divided Congress that threaten to derail economy
Key indicators such as unemployment and GDP show robust growth, but inflation is still high and the Fed hiked interest rates eight times in the last year.
FAA proposes more than $1 million fine on United Airlines over preflight safety checks
The FAA proposed a more than $1.1 million penalty against United Airlines over an alleged safety check issue.
Trump appeals nearly $1 million in sanctions for ‘frivolous’ suit he filed against Hillary Clinton
Trump had filed lawsuits against Hillary Clinton and New York Attorney General Letitia James in Florida federal court.
