National Politics | Sean Duffy is confirmed by the Senate to lead the Transportation Department
By BERNARD CONDON, AP Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Sean Duffy was confirmed Tuesday as transportation secretary, giving him a key role in helping President Donald Trump cut regulations…
Blantyre stonemason and business founder earns prestigious trade award
A leading Lanarkshire stonemason who uses his valued and painstakingly-developed skills to restore historic buildings across the country has earned a second consecutive industry award. Business owner Scott Reid was…
National News | Girl, 8, killed in freak accident at Texas school drop-off
New details have emerged about how a second-grader was killed last week in a “tragic accident” at a Texas elementary school-drop off. An eight-year-old girl, since identified as Serenity Campos,…
Historic Scots tree wrecked in Storm Éowyn could live on in new plans
The historic Darnley Sycamore that was destroyed during Storm Éowyn could potentially be saved, believe Glasgow historians. During the 100mph winds on Friday, January 24, the ancient tree, just off…
Stocks making the biggest moves midday: General Motors, Lockheed Martin, Nvidia and more
Check out the companies making headlines in midday trading: JetBlue — Shares plunged 26% after the airline shared a disappointing cost outlook . JetBlue estimated that its unit costs, excluding…
Boeing is working with Elon Musk to deliver Air Force One replacements sooner
Boeing is working with Trump advisor Elon Musk on ways to deliver delayed, overbudget Air Force One replacements sooner, CEO Kelly Ortberg said Tuesday. The pair of Boeing 747s that…
Tuberculosis outbreak in Midwest is the largest in US history
WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH/Gray News) – An ongoing tuberculosis outbreak in northeast Kansas has become the largest in United States history, according to health officials. The Kansas Department of Health and…
Natalie Cochran Trial Day 8
Natalie Cochran(WVVA News) BECKLEY, W.Va. – The Natalie Cochran Trial is in its eighth day, and the State and Defense have rested their cases. WVVA’s Robert Castillo is in the…
World’s largest luxury group LVMH posts better than feared full-year sales
The world’s largest luxury company LVMH on Tuesday reported better-than-expected full-year sales, in the strongest sign yet of a potential turnaround in the high-end sector. The owner of brands including…
No, it’s not illegal to display the U.S. flag upside down
The U.S. flag code says American flags should not be displayed upside-down except as a signal of “dire distress,” but free speech protections prevent prosecution. The upside-down flag, once a…