British discount retailer Wilko said it has fallen into administration on Thursday, a form of creditor protection that puts its 12,000 jobs in danger. The family-owned retailer, facing a cash squeeze after a downturn in trading, had failed to secure emergency investment. “We left no stone unturned when it came to preserving this incredible business…
A version of this story first appeared in CNN Business’ Before the Bell newsletter. Not a subscriber? You can sign up right here. You can listen to an audio version of the newsletter by clicking the same link. CNN — For the past two years, economists have been worrying about the risks of high inflation rates….
CNN — A group of teenage hackers managed to breach some of the world’s biggest tech firms last year by exploiting systemic security weaknesses in US telecom carriers and the business supply chain, a US government review of the incidents has found, in what is a cautionary tale for America’s critical infrastructure. The Department of…
CNN — The wildfires in Maui spread swiftly and turned deadly, stunning local officials who were quickly overwhelmed. “It’s very strange to hear about severe wildfires in Hawaii – a wet, tropical island – but strange events are becoming more common with climate change,” Jennifer Marlon, a research scientist and lecturer at the Yale School…
A Connecticut man was arrested Wednesday and charged with several federal crimes, including assaulting a law enforcement officer, for his role in the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol. Benjamin Cohen, 21, of Westport, also faces a felony count of civil disorder and several misdemeanor offenses, including entering and remaining in a restricted…
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A brush fire raging across Hawaii has sent thousands of residents fleeing their homes, killing at least 36 people and destroying parts of a centuries-old town. Flames tore through the island of Maui on Wednesday, devastating the town of Lahaina as strong winds whipping from Hurricane Dora passing to the south fueled the blaze. “As…
CNN — The lifestyle Justice Clarence Thomas has enjoyed over the last three decades bankrolled by gifts and hospitality from his wealthy friends is more extensive than previously known, according to a new ProPublica report, and has included numerous flights on private planes, skybox tickets to sporting events, stays at luxury resorts, and a standing…
WASHINGTON — After Donald Trump was indicted on charges he tried to steal the 2020 election, his attorneys argued the former president is protected by the the First Amendment’s guarantees of free speech for all Americans. Legal experts say that claim may not hold up in court. The indictment against Trump alleges he knowingly used…
No matter what branch of the military you are interested in joining, you’re essentially going to follow the same process. Before sending in your application, you’ll have to decide what branch you want to join. You can choose to join the Army, Marine Corps, Navy, Air Force, Coast Guard or the newest addition, Space Force….