The stock market closed broadly higher on Thursday, led by gains in Apple and other big technology companies. The Dow rose more than 200 points.
Author: The Associated Press
Residents told to stay inside because of benzene levels after fire at Deer Park, Texas, chemical facility
National Guard troops have been called in and residents were told to stay inside after elevated levels of benzene were detected near a Houston-area petrochemicals storage facility.
Americans loves labs. They’re the top dog breed for the 28th year in a row, says AKC
U.S. dog owners still love Labrador retrievers, topping the list of breed popularity for the 28th year in a row, according to AKC data.
Songs by Jay-Z, Cyndi Lauper, Earth, Wind & Fire being added to National Recording Registry
Songs performed by Jay-Z and Cyndi Lauper and a Robert F. Kennedy speech are among 25 recordings being inducted to the National Recording Registry.
James Corden ‘thrilled’ to be returning to host the 2019 Tony Awards
James Corden is returning to host the 73rd annual Tony Awards on June 9. He previously hosted the 70th annual Tonys.
Supreme Court rejects appeal of B&B owner who denied room to same-sex couple
The Supreme Court rejected an appeal by a bed and breakfast owner who refused to rent a room to a lesbian couple.
German police: Drunk passenger with fire extinguisher demands high-speed train slow down
German police say a drunk man with a fire extinguisher smashed his way into the driver’s cab of a high-speed train and demanded the driver slow down.
Rapper Meek Mill honored for criminal justice reform work
The Philadelphia City Council announced Thursday that “Meek Mill Weekend” will commence Friday.
Kesha to headline Dan Reynolds’ LGBTQ festival LOVELOUD in Utah
Kesha wants you to bring as much glitter as possible when she visits Utah in June to headline the LOVELOUD Festival founded by Imagine Dragons’ frontman Dan Reynolds.
Harry Styles, Queen’s Brian May to present at Rock and Roll Hall of Fame ceremony
Other presenters include Janelle Monae, David Byrne and Nine Inch Nails frontman Trent Reznor.