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American robotics companies seek more support from federal government

WASHINGTON (AP) — American robotics companies are pushing for a national robotics strategy, including establishing a federal office focused on promoting the industry at a time when they say China is making intelligent robots a national priority. Representatives of companies — including Tesla, Boston Dynamics and Agility Robotics — last week met with lawmakers on [...]

By |2025-04-01T14:43:41-04:00Monday, March 31, 2025|

Report: Condition of nation’s infrastructure has seen slight improvement from 4 years ago

A once-every-four-years report card on the condition of the nation’s infrastructure gave it a “C” grade, up slightly from previous reports. The report from the American Society of Civil Engineers, which examined everything from roads and dams to drinking water and railroads, warns that federal funding must be sustained or increased to avoid further deterioration [...]

By |2025-04-01T14:48:09-04:00Thursday, March 27, 2025|

Growing number of states requiring or considering paid medical leave laws

Hannah Jones credits paid medical leave with helping her survive an aggressive form of breast cancer. Her employer provided time off for chemotherapy treatments and to recover from surgery. Jones also didn’t have to delay care for work, something doctors warned against. “I am cancer-free because I followed the treatment plan,” the 35-year-old said. “I [...]

By |2025-03-27T14:19:07-04:00Wednesday, March 26, 2025|

Trump signs order to dismantle Education Department

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump last week signed an executive order calling for the dismantling of most of the U.S. Education Department, advancing a campaign promise to take apart an agency that’s been a longtime target of conservatives. Trump has derided the Education Department as wasteful. Completing its dismantling, however, is most likely impossible [...]

By |2025-03-27T14:21:27-04:00Tuesday, March 25, 2025|

Movie theater trade group changes name as industry faces declining revenue

In hindsight, NATO was an unnecessarily confusing acronym for a trade organization representing movie theater owners. For 60 years, the National Association of Theatre Owners has promoted interests of movie theaters, from the biggest chains to the one screen mom-and-pop shops. They’ve also regularly received mail and phone calls intended for the other NATO, the [...]

By |2025-03-25T10:04:05-04:00Friday, March 21, 2025|

Retail sales increase by 0.2 percent

WASHINGTON (AP) — Shoppers increased their spending in February after a pullback the previous month. Retail sales rose 0.2 percent in February, a rebound after a drop of 1.2 percent in January, the Commerce Department said earlier this week. Sales rose at grocery stores, home and garden stores, and online retailers. Sales fell at auto [...]

By |2025-03-25T10:14:50-04:00Wednesday, March 19, 2025|

FEMA launches an investigation into migrant shelter aid

McALLEN, Texas (AP) — The Trump administration has launched a review of organizations that provide temporary housing and other aid to migrants to determine if they may have violated a law used to prosecute smugglers. The Department of Homeland Security has “significant concerns” that federal grants used to address an increase of migration under former [...]

By |2025-03-19T15:07:34-04:00Tuesday, March 18, 2025|
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