The drug war devastated Black and other minority communities. Is marijuana legalization helping?

abcnews.go.com A major argument for legalizing the adult use of cannabis after 75 years of prohibition was to stop the harm caused by disproportionate enforcement of drug laws in Black,…

FAA investigating flight told to cross a runway where another was starting takeoff

abcnews.go.com The Federal Aviation Administration says it will investigate after a flight at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport was instructed to cross a runway where another…

JetBlue and Southwest planes nearly miss each other at Reagan National Airport, FAA investigating

apnews.com The Federal Aviation Administration will investigate after a flight at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport was instructed to cross a runway where another flight was…

Air traffic controller tells Southwest flight to cross into JetBlue’s path, FAA investigates

fortune.com The Federal Aviation Administration will investigate after a flight at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport was instructed to cross a runway where another flight was…

‘Stop! Stop!' Two planes nearly collide at Reagan National Airport

nbcwashington.com A "near miss" between two planes at Reagan National Airport in Arlington, Virginia, was reported Thursday morning. The planes, one from Southwest and one from JetBlue,…

Upcoming Event on "Solving the Nation's Housing Shortage" [reposted]

reason.com Note: I am reposting this in order to include the registration link. On April 23, the Schar School of Policy and Government at George Mason University will hold an event on…

California shoppers lament loss of 99 Cents Only Stores, a lifeline for families on a budget

siliconvalley.com Shoppers are hurrying to their local 99 Cents Only Stores for last-minute deals before they’re gone for good. Joining fellow discount retailer Dollar Tree, which has…

Boeing put under Senate scrutiny during back-to-back hearings on aircraft maker's safety culture

apnews.com An engineer at said Wednesday that the aircraft company, in rushing to produce as many planes as possible, is taking manufacturing shortcuts that could lead to jetliners…

Boeing grilled on safety

bostonherald.com An engineer at Boeing said that the aircraft company, in rushing to produce as many planes as possible, is taking manufacturing shortcuts that could lead to jetliners…

Actor Jenifer Lewis Headlines 7th Annual Older Adult Mental Health Awareness Day Symposium Thursday, May 2, 2024

benzinga.com ARLINGTON, Va., April 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Jenifer Lewis, known as the "The Mother of Black Hollywood" and co-star of ABC's "Black-ish," will kick off the 7th Annual…

A millennial who moved to Canada for the quality of life shares why he wants to go back to Texas

businessinsider.com A millennial who moved from the South to Montreal says the quality of life is great but that he wants to return to his home state of Texas. Dexter Linton A millennial moved…

Birdeye Launches Partner Command Center at Localogy L24 Conference

benzinga.com Interactive platform provides agencies with powerful client insights and actionable tools to drive retention and growth ARLINGTON, Texas, April 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- ,…

Amazon confirms that HQ2 in Arlington lost 200 jobs in 2023, missing Amazon's goal of adding 2,500 jobs; HQ2 has ~8,000 employees and plans to reach ~25,000

washingtonpost.com Amazon has fallen so far behind schedule in creating new jobs at its Northern Virginia headquarters that its workforce at those offices shrank last year, the company…

Registration is Open for the Sixth Annual Wreaths Across America Stem to Stone Races

benzinga.com COLUMBIA FALLS, Maine, April 16, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, Wreaths Across America (WAA) proudly announces that registration is open for its sixth annual Stem to Stone…

Dow Jones News Fund names Summer 24 biz reporting interns

talkingbiznews.com The Dow Jones News Fund has named 31 students as business reporting interns for the Summer of 2024. The business reporting program continues to be the News Fund’s largest.…

Ana Bárbara to Celebrate 30 Years in Music With U.S. Tour: ‘It’s a Family Celebration’

billboard.com Mexican star Ana Bárbara is set to celebrate her three decades in music with a 30-plus dates tour that will kick off Aug. 2 in Reno, Nev. Called the Reina Grupera Tour 2024,…

CROWN ROYAL JOINS 2X ACM ENTERTAINER OF THE YEAR NOMINEE KANE BROWN AS THE OFFICIAL WHISKY OF THE 'IN THE AIR' TOUR

benzinga.com The Award-Winning Whisky Brand Announces the That Deserves a Crown With Kane Brown Contest In Support of Veterans NEW YORK, April 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Just in time for…

Amazon HQ2 was supposed to add jobs last year. It shed them instead

washingtonpost.com Amazon has fallen so far behind schedule in creating new jobs at its Northern Virginia headquarters that its workforce at those offices shrank last year, the company…

WNBA Draft 2024: Caitlin Clark headed to Indiana; where will Angel Reese land?

nbcnews.com The Indiana Fever selected University of Iowa superstar Caitlin Clark with the top overall pick of the WNBA Draft on Monday night, setting a pro stage for the game's most…

Taking a Closer Look at the Wave of Corporate HQ Relocations

propmodo.com The corporate headquarters relocation pipeline from California to Texas was a well-worn story during the pandemic’s early days. The relocation of numerous Silicon Valley…

Braves Lose Ace Spencer Strider for Season: World Series Dream Takes a Hit

newsweek.com The Atlanta Braves will have to try and win a World Series without their ace Spencer Strider, who will miss the rest of the 2024 season after undergoing surgery to repair…

How to manage retirement savings in a shaky market

finance.yahoo.com Here's what to do with your retirement savings when markets are shaky The stock market can deliver a jolt when we least expect it. April 10 was no different. US consumer…

Boeing execs were using the company's private jets for personal trips more than we thought

businessinsider.com Boeing CEO Dave Calhoun. Aaron Schwartz/NurPhoto via Getty Images Boeing execs used an additional $545,520 for personal travel expenses in 2021 and 2022. The Wall Street…

Map reveals the fastest-growing cities in the US

newsweek.com The Texas metropolitan areas of Dallas-Fort Worth and Houston are the fastest growing in the country, according to the latest data from the U.S. Census Bureau, having…

Boeing CEO’s penchant for cost-cutting doesn’t apply to his trips on the company jet

aol.com Editor’s Note: A version of this story appeared in CNN Business’ Nightcap newsletter. To get it in your inbox, sign up for free, here. When it comes to building planes,…

Globe Life Inc. stocks plummet Thursday

wfaa.com The stock collapse on Thursday wiped out $5-billion dollars in value for Globe Life, Inc., according to the Wall Street Journal. Example video title will go here for this…

Many of the nation’s ‘happiest’ cities are in California, study finds

ktla.com Good weather. Good entertainment. Affordable housing. All of these factors can affect your quality of life. While California is often ridiculed for the high cost of living…

Here are the happiest cities in the U.S., according to new report

thehill.com Where you live can impact how much housing costs, whether you saw the total solar eclipse in early April, or how much of a lottery jackpot you take home. According to a new…

DTx Alliance Releases Report Supporting Health Plans Through DTx Integration and Workflow Challenges

benzinga.com Arlington, VA, April 11, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- A new report was released by Digital Therapeutics Alliance (DTA) to support health plans efforts to adopt digital…

Boeing won’t even consider moving HQ back to Seattle

aol.com It’s been a brutal six years for Boeing, with two fatal jet crashes kicking off a series of safety crises — and raising concerns about the quality and safety of the planes…

These are the US cities with the highest inflation

aol.com Elevated inflation continues to wallop Americans' buying power across the country, but rising prices are impacting some areas more than others. The latest consumer price…

HII is Awarded $74 Million Contract to Support U.S. Navy Vertical Launch Systems

benzinga.com MCLEAN, Va., April 09, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- HII HII announced today that its Mission Technologies division was awarded a $74 million contract to research, analyze and…

Aerospace Corp. to invest $100 million in El Segundo campus, moves headquarters to Washington, D.C., area

latimes.com Research and development lab Aerospace Corp. moved its headquarters this week to Virginia from El Segundo but reaffirmed its commitment to its South Bay campus by announcing…

Some travelers will be able to screen themselves at security at Las Vegas airport. Here's how it works

latimes.com Going through airport security can be a soul-sucking experience, which is why many travelers enroll in the TSA PreCheck system to qualify for shorter lines — and the right…

MLB News: All-Star Pitcher Has Torn UCL

newsweek.com Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Spencer Strider was evaluated by Dr. Keith Meister in Arlington, Texas, on Monday, according to Braves manager Brian Snitker. On Saturday,…

MLB News: How Baseball Is Observing The Solar Eclipse

newsweek.com A solar eclipse will cover cities across the United States today, and two cities experiencing a total eclipse are hosting Major League Baseball games. One of the two —…

Full list of national park closures for solar eclipse

newsweek.com National parks in the path of the solar eclipse are bracing for a surge in visitors on Monday and have closed off a number of areas to control crowds. Monday's total solar…

Signs to welcome and warn eclipse visitors popping up across Northwest Ohio

13abc.com There’s no shortage of advertising and public service announcements for the eclipse. Fore some, the once-in-a-lifetime event is a welcome sign of business. For others, it’s…