751,000 Americans Sought First-Time Jobless Benefits Last Week

AP Economics Writer WASHINGTON (AP) – The number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits fell slightly last week to 751,000, a still-historically high level that shows that many employers keep cutting jobs in the face of the accelerating pandemic. A surge in viral cases and Congress’ failure so far to provide more aid for struggling individuals…MORE

Texans See Red, Vote Red, Sour On the Direction of the Country

Voters in Texas gave President Donald Trump its 38 electoral votes while holding negative views about the country’s direction, according to an expansive AP survey of the American electorate. The race between Trump and Democratic rival Joe Biden concluded Tuesday as the nation remains in the throes of a global public health crisis and mired…MORE

#CountEveryVote Rallies: Peaceful in Dallas, Riotous in Portland, Detroit, LA & More

Undated (WBAP/KLIF) _ With the results of the presidential race still up in the air, demonstrators held a peaceful rally at Dallas City Hall Wednesday evening. Their message was they wanted all ballots to be counted. A number of different organizations attended and speakers talked to the crowd of around 100 people. A candlelight vigil…MORE