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Area Man who was Teacher, Professor, U.S. Air Force Colonel, Journalist, Robert Henderson, Passes Away
Robert Henderson was born August 12, 1940 in Morgantown, WV, the son of the late Ray and Edna Opal Park Henderson. In Henderson’s early years, he attended schools in and around Monongalia County West Virginia and southwest Pennsylvania graduating...
Trader Joe’s Just Brought This Potato Chip Flavor to the U.S. — And It’s So Good, I Get Why It Sold Out in 90 Minutes
Credit: Alexandra Foster Trader Joe’s runs are an adventure all on their own. I love browsing the aisles for the latest finds, trying new items at the sample station, and adding far too many snacks (and frozen meals) to my cart (in addition to my...

Top 10 Most Visited U.S. States — Is Illinois on the List?
When you think of the most visited states in the United States, places like California, Florida, and New York probably come to mind, and rightfully so. But it might surprise you that states like Arizona, North Carolina, and Virgina also...

U.S. manufacturing contracts for seventh consecutive month, ISM® report shows
Economic activity in the U.S. manufacturing sector contracted in September for the seventh consecutive month, following a two-month expansion preceded by 26 straight months of contraction, say the nation’s supply executives in the latest ISM®...

B.C. drivers visit U.S. less for eighth straight month in September
Photo: Rob Kruyt, BIV. Canada and U.S. flags flying above the Peace Arch border crossing New data show B.C. drivers in September travelled less through major Washington state border crossings on a year-over-year basis for the eighth straight...

American Airlines Is A Month Away From Launching A Ground-Breaking International Flight Out Of An Unexpected U.S. State
American Airlines continues to generate praise, adding unexpected new routes for 2026 and beyond. Among its exciting additions are "first of its kind" routes. We saw an announcement earlier in the month, with American Airlines announcing a new...

First Look: This Is the 2026 Tesla Model Y Performance EV SUV for the U.S. Market
Just as the hours counted down for the end of the Federal EV Tax Credit, Tesla decided it was the right time to launch the Performance version of the Model Y AWD. Better late than never, nearly a month later than it did for Europe. What’s truly...

United States and China in the 21st Century
“The planet’s fate is no longer decided on isolated battlefields, but in the permanent tension between two giants competing for trade, technology, and power.” The 21st century has no fixed center. It shifts to the rhythm of the rivalry between the...

United States downgraded to 'critically insufficient' in major international rating: 'The US is being left behind'
Photo Credit: Getty Images An initiative that tracks progress in the fight against rising global temperatures has downgraded the United States from "insufficient" to "critically insufficient" based on a new report. What's happening? The Climate...

Oil Drops To 16-week Low On U.S. Shutdown, OPEC+ Plans
Oil prices slid for a third day in a row to a 16-week low on Wednesday as a U.S. government shutdown fed worries about the global economy. Traders expected more oil supply to come on the market with a planned output boost by OPEC+ next month....

The disturbing connection between UN's green energy push and illegal immigration
American Energy Institute CEO Jason Isaac discusses the Democratic Party’s efforts to fight President Donald Trump’s energy policies and more on ‘Fox & Friends Weekend.’ NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! President Donald Trump recently...
Trump's China trade war hitting Ohio's soybean farmers
A trade war with China is causing concern for Ohio's soybean farmers as the country backs out of purchasing U.S. soybeans. While Ohio doesn't sell most of its soybeans directly to China, the loss of a major buyer drives down prices for all U.S....

USPS is increasing prices for the holiday season. Here's what to know.
The United States Postal Service is temporarily changing its prices for the holiday season. The agency stated that the price adjustments are being implemented to help cover additional handling costs and ensure a successful peak season, according...
Editor's Choice: China welcomes tech talent with its 'K visa'
Hello from Tokyo. U.S. President Donald Trump late last month signed a proclamation significantly revising the H-1B visa program, which is essential for tech engineers and other highly skilled professionals looking to ply their trade in America....

How smart policies can strengthen Europe’s startup ecosystem and boost economic growth
From OpenAI to Deepseek to Perplexity, a new wave of AI companies have become household names in the past year. These innovators have become synonymous with the fast-moving technological revolution in the U.S. and China. In contrast, Europe often...

Canada was late to the LNG party – that’s finally starting to change
Open this photo in gallery:The LNG Canada facility in Kitimat, B.C., started to ship cargoes earlier this year.Aaron Whitfield/The Globe and Mail A decade ago, the United States exported almost no liquefied natural gas. The world’s biggest LNG...

Hungary buys gas from France's Engie
Baku, October 3, AZERTAC Hungary on Thursday signed its biggest ever deal to buy liquefied natural gas from French firm Engie, a second agreement in as many months that will diversify its supply away from top energy provider Russia, according to...

Low-income Americans slash spending, a worrying sign for the economy
Although investors cheered the Federal Reserve’s recent rate cut and the stock market has kept powering along, the economy is facing growing headwinds on one crucial front: consumer spending. Americans’ long-running spending boom is showing signs...

New Balance expands central Maine factory, bolstering U.S. manufacturing footprint
New Balance has opened its expanded Central Maine facility in Skowhegan, marking a $65m investment that reinforces the company’s long-standing commitment to American manufacturing. The expansion adds a 120,000-square-foot, single-story wing to the...

Ollie’s Bargain Outlet is opening a Springfield store. What to know
Ollie's Bargain Outlet is set to open nine new locations across the U.S. by the end of October, and one of the new stores is scheduled for a grand opening in Springfield later this month. The new Ollie's will open Thursday, Oct. 23, at 303 E....