Saks Global to Close 15 More Stores in Bankruptcy
The parent company of Saks Fifth Avenue and Neiman Marcus is closing more department stores as it focuses on its most profitable businesses and trims debt during its Chapter 11 bankruptcy restructuring.
CENTCOM: Iran Launched Drone Attack on Bahrain Neighborhoods
The commander of U.S. Central Command on Monday accused Iran of launching drone attacks targeting civilian neighborhoods in Bahrain, condemning what he described as continued aggression across the Middle East.[#item_full_content]
Political Leaders Honor Jesse Jackson at Chicago Memorial
Former President Barack Obama said the presidential runs in the 1980s by the late Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr. set the stage for other Black leaders, including himself.[#item_full_content]
12 Arrested in 18th Street Gang Drug Ring
Federal authorities on Friday arrested 12 alleged members and associates of the 18th Street Gang and are charging two more in a sweeping racketeering case that prosecutors say targeted a drug-trafficking and extortion network centered in LA’s MacArthur Park.[#item_full_content]
Stocks Fall as Oil Spikes 12%, Job Market Weakens
Wall Street’s three main indexes closed down Friday amid a sudden setback in the U.S. labor market and a 12% spike in U.S. oil prices due to the escalating conflict in the Middle East.[#item_full_content]
Russia Providing Intel to Iran, US Official Confirms to Newsmax
Russia is providing Iran with targeting information to attack U.S. troops and military assets in the Middle East, an American defense official confirmed to Newsmax on Friday.[#item_full_content]
FDA Vaccines Chief Vinay Prasad to Step Down in April
The head of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s vaccines and biologics unit, Dr. Vinay Prasad, will leave the agency at the end of April, a spokesperson for the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services said on Friday.
Virginia Dems push anti-ICE bills days after Spanberger rejects detainer for illegal immigrant murder suspect
Democrats in the Virginia state legislature took steps to advance laws aimed at restricting Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) efforts and cooperation with local police just days after Democrat Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger said that a warrantless ICE detainer would not be sufficient to hand a criminal illegal alien suspected murderer, with over 30 criminal […]
$20B Maritime Insurance Plan for Gulf Launched
The U.S. International Development Finance Corp. announced on Friday a $20 billion maritime reinsurance initiative aimed at protecting shipping traffic in the Gulf region as tensions with Iran disrupt global trade routes.
Energy Secretary: Gas Prices Could Fall Within Weeks
Energy Secretary Chris Wright said Friday that gasoline prices could start falling within weeks even after a sharp run-up tied to the intensifying conflict with Iran, arguing the disruption to oil markets will not be permanent.[#item_full_content]
