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The First U.S. Moon Landing Attempt in More Than 50 Years Appears Unsuccessful
A moon landing attempt by a private US company appears doomed because of a fuel leak on the newly launched spacecraft. Astrobotic Technology managed to orient the lander toward the sun Monday so its solar panel could capture sunlight and charge its onboard battery.
Yellen Says 100,000 Firms Have Joined a Business Database Aimed at Unmasking Shell Company Owners
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen has announced that 100,000 businesses have signed up for a new database that collects ownership information intended to help unmask shell company owners. Yellen says the database will send the message that “the United States is not a haven for dirty money.”
What to Know About Changes to This Year's FAFSA Application for College Students
A new version of the federal student aid application known as the FAFSA is available for the 2024-2025 school year, but only on a limited basis as the U.S. Department of Education works on a redesign meant to make it easier to apply.
Arizona Faces a $1 Billion Deficit as the State Legislature Opens the 2024 Session
A steep budget deficit caused by plummeting tax revenues and escalating school voucher costs will be in focus Monday as Democratic Gov. Katie Hobbs and the Republican-controlled Arizona Legislature return for a new session at the state Capitol.
First U.S. Lunar Lander in More Than 50 Years Rockets Toward Moon With Commercial Deliveries
The first U.S. lunar lander in more than 50 years is on its way to the moon. The private lander from Astrobotic Technology blasted off Monday from Cape Canaveral, Florida, catching a ride on United Launch Alliance's brand new rocket Vulcan.
Global Food Prices Declined From Record Highs in 2022, the UN says. Except for These Two Staples
Global prices for food commodities like grain and vegetable oil fell last year from record highs in 2022, when Russia’s war in Ukraine, drought and other factors helped worsen hunger worldwide, the U.N. Food and Agriculture Organization said Friday.
Stock Market Today: Wall Street Rises as Reports Raise Hopes for Perfect Landing for the Economy
Wall Street is drifting higher after reports showed the job market remains solid, but key parts of the economy still don’t look like they’re overheating.
Biden Administration Cuts Pay for Student Loan Servicers After a Bungled Return to Repayment
The Biden administration is docking more than $2 million in payments to student loan servicers that failed to send billing statements on time after the end of a pandemic payment freeze.
U.S. Employers Add a Surprisingly Strong 216,000 Jobs in a Sign of Continued Economic Strength
The nation’s employers added a robust 216,000 jobs last month, the latest sign that the American job market remains resilient even in the face of sharply higher interest rates.
