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Soaring egg prices are piquing interest in backyard chickens
NEW YORK (AP) — Thinking about backyard chickens as egg prices soar? Think hard, especially in light of the bird flu outbreak.
Keeping home chickens as a pastime has continued to grow since the pandemic. But if eggs are the goal, remember that it takes planning and investment to raise the chickens and protect against bird ... (full story)
Sotomayor is asked about lower trust in Supreme Court. She points to pace of overturned precedents
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — U.S. Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor pointed to her conservative colleagues' willingness to upend decades-old precedents when asked recently about sagging public confidence in the court.
"I think my court would probably gather more public support if it went a little more slowly in undoing ... (full story)
Norfolk Southern CEO optimistic about 2025 after solid fourth quarter
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Norfolk Southern's solid fourth quarter — combined with the optimism the railroad is hearing from their customers and support they're getting from Washington D.C. — has the CEO feeling optimistic about 2025.
The railroad, based in Atlanta, earned $733 million, or $3.23 per share, in the fourth quarter. That's up from ... (full story)
As Hegseth takes charge at the Pentagon, here's what changes could be in store
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WASHINGTON (AP) — Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth will face a daunting array of issues to tackle — from global conflicts and border security to administrative tasks.
At the top of his list is addressing President Donald Trump's priority to strengthen the U.S. military presence along the southern border and reviewing w ... (full story)
Target's DEI rollback raises questions about the retail giant's philanthropic commitments
NEW YORK (AP) — Target's rollback on diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives is raising questions about the retail giant's philanthropic commitment to fighting racial disparities and promoting progressive values in liberal Minneapolis, where it is based, and beyond.
Target and the Target Foundation have made six-figure ... (full story)