May 2023

(Adds dropped word in second paragraph to clarify Krebs was interviewed) WASHINGTON (Reuters) – A U.S. special counsel investigating former President Donald Trump and efforts to overturn his 2020 election …

NEW YORK (Reuters) – The cost of insuring exposure to a U.S. debt default rose on Wednesday, with investors focused on a debt ceiling vote in the House of Representatives …

(Reuters) – Minnesota became the latest U.S. state to legalize marijuana for recreational use on Tuesday after its governor, Tim Walz, signed a law allowing the state’s residents over the …

BALTIMORE, MARYLAND – A 36-year-old man was shot early last night in Western Baltimore. The incident happened just before 11:30 pm. Police responded to a shot spotter alert, leading them …

(Reuters) – Toyota Motor Corp said on Wednesday it will invest $2.1 billion more in its new U.S. battery plant in North Carolina, as the Japanese automaker deepens efforts to …

MEXICO CITY (Reuters) -Mexican retail and bottling giant Femsa said Wednesday it had reached a “definitive” agreement to sell its stake in Jetro Restaurant Depot for $1.4 billion, furthering its …

WASHINGTON (Reuters) – ESSA Bank & Trust has agreed to pay over $3 million to resolve allegations it engaged in lending discrimination by redlining majority-Black and Hispanic neighborhoods in and …

By Karen Freifeld WASHINGTON (Reuters) – New rules under consideration would restrict the flow of U.S. investments and know-how into Chinese companies working on advanced semiconductors, artificial intelligence and quantum …

BALTIMORE, MARYLAND – An unidentified male was shot numerous times later yesterday afternoon in Northeast Baltimore. The Baltimore Police Department is investigating the incident that happened at the 3500 Block …

By Fatos Bytyci LEPOSAVIC, Kosovo (Reuters) – NATO peacekeepers guarded town halls in ethnically polarised north Kosovo for a third day on Wednesday as Serbia’s defence minister inspected troops deployed …

By Andrew Chung (Reuters) – In a span of 11 months, the U.S. Supreme Court has delivered a one-two punch against the Environmental Protection Agency’s ability to combat air and …

By Stephanie Kelly and Scott DiSavino NEW YORK (Reuters) – U.S. field production of crude oil rose in March to 12.696 million barrels per day, the highest since March 2020, …

WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. Justice Department has sued West Virginia Governor Jim Justice’s coal empire over allegations it failed to pay around $7.6 million in environmental fines from mining …

BALTIMORE, MARYLAND – The Baltimore Police Department is investigating the shooting of a 20-year-old male that took place in Western Baltimore late yesterday afternoon. Just before 5:30 pm, police arrived …

By William James LONDON (Reuters) – Former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has given his pandemic-era notebooks and messages to the government and urged officials to pass them on to …

By Joanna Plucinska LONDON (Reuters) – Global airlines are setting up a task force to deal with non-carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions, stepping up efforts to tackle cloudy streaks formed by …

Renowned television personality and commentator Geraldo Rivera took to Twitter to express his admiration for former New Jersey Governor Chris Christie. In his tweet, Rivera referred to Christie as a …

MIDDLE RIVER, MD- Baltimore County Police briefly closed a neighborhood block in Middle River on Wednesday morning after the discovery of a suspected explosive device, which was later determined to …

By Philip Blenkinsop LULEA, Sweden (Reuters) – The United States and the European Union pledged on Wednesday to join forces to counter China’s non-market economic practices and disinformation, particularly over …

HOUSTON (Reuters) – Oil major Chevron Corp’s shareholders overwhelmingly voted against proposals on climate, including emissions. About 90.4% of preliminary votes cast were against a proposal to set a medium-term …

LAKEWOOD, NJ – The body of a woman was found inside her home in Lakewood by police who were asked to perform a well check on the woman. The suspicious …

BALTIMORE, MARYLAND – A 27-year-old woman was shot early this morning in Eastern Baltimore. The incident happened shortly after 1 am. Police responded to a local hospital to investigate a …

HOUSTON/CARACAS (Reuters) – A group of Venezuela-related expropriation claims at U.S. courts pursuing Citgo Petroleum’s assets surpass $20 billion, making it difficult for the Houston-based refiner to compensate them all, …

FREDERICK, MD – The Frederick Police Department has made a significant development in the case of a missing 15-year-old, Limber Lopez Funez, by discovering human remains believed to be his. …

By Martin Quin Pollard BEIJING (Reuters) -Billionaire Elon Musk was showered with praise during a trip to China this week, with people on social media calling him “a pioneer”, “Brother …