Maryland Attorney General Anthony Brown and attorneys general from North Carolina and the District of Columbia sued the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) on Tuesday, alleging the agency unlawfully cut congressionally approved funding for Full-Service Community School programs.

It's an encouraging sign for prospective home buyers.

In trading on Wednesday, aerospace & defense shares were relative leaders, up on the day by about 1%. Leading the group were shares of Sidus Space, up about 28.5% and shares of Planet Labs up about 1.9% on the day. Also showing relative strength are grocery & drug stor

Key PointsSan Francisco-based Valiant Capital Management increased its position in Core Scientific by 1.68 million shares in the third quarter.

Key PointsWeak consumer spending is impacting Home Depot, Procter & Gamble, and Nike.

In trading on Wednesday, the SPDR S&P Biotech ETF is outperforming other ETFs, up about 0.7% on the day. Components of that ETF showing particular strength include shares of Oruka Therapeutics, up about 5.5% and shares of Arcutis Biotherapeutics, up about 5% on the day. An

In trading on Wednesday, oil & gas exploration & production shares were relative laggards, down on the day by about 1.2%. Helping drag down the group were shares of Comstock Resources, down about 3.9% and shares of Infinity Natural Resources down about 3.7% on the day.

Key PointsNew York City-based OCO Capital Partners sold 550,000 shares of OneMain Holdings in the third quarter, resulting in a full exit from the stock.

Key PointsSome cryptocurrencies are far too risky to bet on with your retirement.

The Xtrackers MSCI USA ESG Leaders Equity ETF is seeing unusually high volume in afternoon trading Wednesday, with over 729,000 shares traded versus three month average volume of about 43,000. Shares of USSG were down about 0.4% on the day. Components of that ETF with the high

Key PointsHong Kong-based Oxbow Capital Management initiated a position in Wolverine World Wide during the third quarter, buying up 1.98 million shares.

Key PointsDespite the market being near all-time highs, investors shouldn't delay starting to invest.

Key PointsThe company commands a market capitalization of about $1.5 trillion as investors have big hopes for Robotaxi.

Key PointsNuScale Energy is the only U.S. company with a small modular reactor design approved by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission.

Christian Barmore was charged with assault and battery on a family member in a domestic violence case, one day after troubling allegations surfaced involving Stefon Diggs.

Annual stipends for newly elected Allegheny Township supervisors will increase from $2,500 to $4,190 following a 2-1 board vote Wednesday morning.

WASHINGTON — The average rate on a 30-year U.S. mortgage fell to its lowest level of 2025 this week, an encouraging sign for prospective home buyers.

On a cool Christmas morning, Holy Family Parish, in the eastern suburbs of Plum, Verona, Oakmont and Penn Hills, continued its tradition of celebrating Jesus’ birth by sharing brunch with about 170 guests at St. Joseph Church Hall in Verona and Our Lady of Joy Church Hall in Plum.

Emily Anderson remembers feelings of shame and self-consciousness in what she refers to as the “universal experience growing up fat or plus size” while trying to shop at size-exclusive clothing stores.

Since 1984, the Pittsburgh Steelers annually have honored the team’s top rookie with an award named after Joe Greene, widely considered the greatest player in franchise history.

The Pitt football team could be without one of it’s top “Sharks” next season, as linebacker Rasheem Biles plans to enter the transfer portal, he posted to his Instagram account.

The eight-time Grammy-nominated gospel singer had faced health challenges for years, but his dedication to music kept him going.

Marshaun Purley, 18, was wanted on charges of murder and felonious assault in connection with the shooting that killed Jasmine Queen and injured two others.         

Sprinkles currently has 20 locations across six states and Washington, D.C.         

A viral murder theory on X tried to link Cabot Phillips to claims about Charlie Kirk, but no crime occurred. Candace Owens questioned timelines and media clips, while Phillips denied all claims and shared personal details to explain his location. Charlie Kirk is alive, and no official source supports the theory.