WASHINGTON  – U.S. job growth rebounded sharply in October and wages recorded their largest annual gain in 9-1/2 years, pointing to further labor market tightening that could encourage the Federal Reserve to raise interest rates again in December. The Labor Department’s closely watched monthly employment report on Friday also showed the unemployment rate steady at […]

By Patrick Hall Nobody in the cannabis business likes federal prohibition but when it ends they will all find themselves in competition with global corporations that are already preparing to enter the market. The following is an unpopular opinion, but still true: Federal prohibition of cannabis gives businesses an advantage right now. State-by-state legalization certainly causes […]

By Burt Dixon It’s a dangerous digital world out there today for brands, and marketers and advertisers cannot afford to put consumer trust at risk. When it comes to brand safety, 75 percent of brands say they have experienced at least one brand-unsafe incident in the last year alone. It’s an especially staggering number when you consider the resources that […]

Scientists in Hawaii discover a tiny baby octopus on plastic marine debris while conducting coral reef monitoring. It is so small that it’s just the size of a pea. Tiny Octopus On Plastic Debris Last August, scientists at the Kaloko-Honokohau National Historical Park in Hawaii posted several photos of a tiny baby octopus that they […]

In the midst of new plans to weaken or dismantle Obama-era environment policies like air pollution and fuel economy rules, President Donald Trump threw some support behind cleaning up the oceans in early October. And, while environmental organizations nationwide and on Kauai are applauding the step, some say more needs to be done. “While there […]

Veterans with combat-related post-traumatic stress disorder were less anxious and depressed and had an improved quality of life after an eight-week therapeutic horseback riding program, according to a Baylor University study. “PTSD is difficult to treat. But those who went through the program reported lessening of symptoms and better mental health,” said lead author Beth […]

Veterans are often “pitied or celebrated as heroes,” says Sonya Pfeiffer, owner of Elder Gallery of Contemporary Art. She’s hoping Elder’s upcoming multimedia exhibition, “Vicarious,” will challenge these stereotypes. “Vicarious” will feature artists who are veterans or are exploring the veteran experience through avenues including sculpture, charcoal drawings, a documentary and a virtual reality experience. […]

A local group is using the Halloween holiday to teach young students about the impact of plastic on the environment. On Wednesday, the Audubon Naturalist Society, a Chevy Chase-based environmental organization, planned to host two groups of local preschoolers who will search the group’s Woodend Sanctuary for “monsters”—plastic creatures created by Montgomery County Public Schools […]

Bob Crouch is headed into his 16th occupational therapy appointment at the American Lake branch of the VA Puget Sound Health Care System. Crouch’s thumb was amputated after a household accident, and he lost the use of his fingers during one of three surgeries. Mary Matthews-Brownell is helping him stretch and exercise his hand to […]

Bitcoin was heading toward a year-on-year loss on Wednesday, its 10th birthday, the first loss since last year’s bull market, when the original and biggest digital coin muscled its way to worldwide attention with months of frenzied buying. By 1300 GMT, bitcoin BTC=BTSP was trading at $6,263 on the BitStamp exchange, leaving investors who had bought it […]