January 2020

US construction spending up 0.6% in November, led by housing

Spending on U.S. construction projects rose a solid 0.6% in November as gains in home building and government projects offset weakness in nonresidential construction By MARTIN CRUTSINGER AP Economics Writer January 3, 2020, 3:18 PM 2 min read WASHINGTON — Spending on U.S. construction projects rose a solid 0.6% in November as gains in home […]

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Antiwar Protesters Across U.S. Condemn Killing of Suleimani

Thousands of antiwar protesters gathered in communities across the country on Saturday to condemn the American drone strike in Baghdad that killed Iran’s top security and intelligence commander. In cities and towns across the United States, more than 80 demonstrations were planned to oppose the killing of the commander, Qassim Suleimani, and the Trump administration’s

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White House to Notify Congress of Suleimani Strike Under War Powers Act

The White House has told Congress that it plans on Saturday to send formal notification under the War Powers Act of the drone strike ordered by President Trump this week that killed Maj. Gen. Qassim Suleimani, a senior administration official and a congressional official said on Saturday. The notification, required by law within 48 hours

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Jodie Turner-Smith Reveals Her Teenage Crush Was, Obviously, Joshua Jackson

Jodie Turner-Smith’s teenage crushing days have come full circle.  The “Queen & Slim” actor revealed to W Magazine that she has long had eyes for her current partner, Joshua Jackson. The two secretly tied the knot last month, according to multiple reports.  When asked who her first crush was, Turner-Smith, 33, replied, “It was Pacey from Dawson’s

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World juniors: Canada routs defending champion Finland 5-0

Alexis Lafreniere scored twice and Canada routed defending champion Finland 5-0 Saturday to set up a final against Russia at the world junior hockey championship January 4, 2020, 9:09 PM 3 min read OSTRAVA, Czech Republic — Alexis Lafreniere scored twice and Canada routed defending champion Finland 5-0 Saturday to set up a final against Russia

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Delta workers sue manufacturer Lands’ End over uniforms

Hundreds of Delta Air Lines employees have filed a pair of class action lawsuits against Wisconsin-based clothing manufacturer Lands’ End January 3, 2020, 6:37 PM 2 min read MADISON, Wis. — Hundreds of Delta Air Lines employees have filed a pair of class action lawsuits against Wisconsin-based clothing manufacturer Lands’ End, claiming that uniforms they

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