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Wells Fargo Follows JPMorgan in Cutting Ties With Shareholder Proxy Advisers
Conservatives have alleged political bias in how proxy agents advise fund managers to vote their shares.
‘Melania’ Opens With Strong Weekend at Box Office
The first lady’s documentary grossed $7 million in its opening weekend, achieving the strongest debut for a nonfiction film in a decade.
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NASA Still Training Astronaut Candidates for International Space Station
The 24th class of astronaut candidates will graduate in 2027. The space station is set to be retired in 2030.
Education Department Proposes to Lower Higher Education Costs, Student Debt
A new student loan repayment plan seeks to ensure that loan balances of low-income borrowers do not increase despite them making payments.
California Assembly Advances Bill to Study Mileage-Based Road Fees
The bill extends research into funding as electric vehicles erode gas tax revenue, but critics warn of potential new burdens on drivers.
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Isaacman: NASA Aims to Build ‘Martian Outpost’ on Mars With Nuclear Propulsion
The administrator said that a nuclear power and propulsion rocket will launch before the end of Trump’s term.
Trump Says Federal Authorities Won’t Respond to Protests in Democrat-Led Cities Unless Asked
The president’s instruction comes after federal authorities shot and killed two protesters during recent immigration enforcement operations in Minnesota.
Astronauts See Real Connection Between Space Station Work and Moon Missions
If Artemis II proves successful and a lunar lander is completed and cleared to fly, NASA aims to land a human crew on the moon as part of Artemis III.
Service Dogs Provide Families With ‘Peace of Mind’
Based in southwest Ohio, 4 Paws for Ability raises service dogs to pair as partners for special needs children.
Jury Finds Doctors Liable for Malpractice in Gender Surgery Lawsuit
A jury awarded $2 million in damages to a 22-year-old woman who underwent breast removal surgery as a teenager.
Government Enters Partial Shutdown After Senate Passes Amended Funding
Despite the Senate’s passage of a bill to fund the government on Jan. 30, the House won’t return to vote on the measure until Monday.
Cold Weather Delays NASA Moon Launch at Least Two Days
The extreme cold forecast to hit Florida on Jan. 31 will stop Artemis II’s launch dress rehearsal.
As Millions Recover From Winter Storms, Scam Warnings Intensify
Officials say confusion about repairs, power restoration and relief programs can create opportunities for fraud.
Trump Admin Sues Woman for $941,000 for Failing to Self-Deport
The federal government revived a policy that imposes fines on those ordered deported who fail to leave.
New Jersey Governor to Create Statewide ICE Video Reporting Portal
The governor, Mikie Sherill, said Wednesday that she wants residents to record agents.
Coal Power Generation Rose to Meet Winter Storm Fern Demand: EIA
Natural gas generation also increased, while output from solar and wind declined.
Rubio Announces Start of US-Denmark-Greenland Talks Amid Arctic Security Push
The Secretary of State says the working group aims to counter threats from Russia and China.
Families of 2 Men Killed in Caribbean Boat Strike File Wrongful Death Suit Against US
The families of two Trinidadian nationals said they were working as farmers and fishermen in Venezuela and were returning home when they were killed on Oct. 14.
