Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker announced the state set aside $1 million in security funding to protect houses of worship from potential terrorist attacks. The grant will provide additional funding for … Click to Continue »
A coal producer has given notice that it plans to lay off 65 workers in southern West Virginia in March. Panther Creek Mining LLC issued the layoff notice for its … Click to Continue »
Las Vegas-based Konami Gaming, Inc. is developing a facial recognition system for casino gaming. Using a biometric welcome console guests approach the device and within seconds the system greets them and logs them in, allowing them to play. (Jan. 7)
January 6, 2020 Chicago Tribune The tragedy of child abuse overlooked: DCFS and the rest of us have to do better A new report by the Office of the Inspector … Click to Continue »
The Panama Canal's watershed experienced its fifth driest year of the last seven decades in 2019, officials said this week, underscoring warnings that climate change poses a major challenge to … Click to Continue »
The co-chairmen of the Legislature's powerful budget-setting committee said Tuesday that they are backing Idaho Gov. Brad Little's call for "transparent budgeting." Republican Sen. Steve Bair and Republican Rep. Rick … Click to Continue »
A fire on an oil platform off Mexico injured three workers Tuesday before being put out about an hour later, state oil company Petroleos Mexicanos reported. The company commonly referred … Click to Continue »