The U.S. Department of Transportation is awarding almost $1.7 billion in grants for buying zero- and low-emission buses, with the money going to transit projects in 46 states and territories.
Author: Associated Press
Starbucks union calls strike over Pride displays, but the company calls it a misinformation campaign
Workers at 150 Starbucks locations will strike in the coming week over what their union says is a clash over decor supporting LGBTQ+ causes, but the company denies it’s banned any such displays and accused the union of using misinformation as a tactic in labor talks.
US approves chicken made from cultivated cells, the nation’s first ‘lab-grown’ meat
The move launches a new era of meat production aimed at eliminating harm to animals and drastically reducing the environmental impacts of grazing, growing feed for animals and animal waste.
The story behind Juneteenth and how it became a federal holiday
Here is a look at the origins of Juneteenth, how it became a federal holiday and more about its history.
Arkansas football recruit killed in ATV accident on family farm in Mississippi
An 18-year-old three-star high school football recruit from Memphis who had committed to the University of Arkansas was killed in an accident on his family’s farm in Mississippi.
Sarah Huckabee Sanders travels to Europe for 1st overseas trade mission as Arkansas governor
Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders is heading to Europe on her first overseas trade mission since taking office this year.
Man gets 20 years after admitting to sending death threats to Arkansas judge, probation officer
A Colorado man who admitted to threatening the lives of an Arkansas judge and a probation officer has been sentenced to 20 years in prison.
Sanders appoints Marty Ryall as new director of Arkansas Heritage
The legislative affairs director for the Arkansas Department of Parks, Heritage and Tourism is taking over as director of its Heritage Division.
Biden administration urges states to slow down on dropping people from Medicaid
In Arkansas, Florida, Idaho, New Hampshire and Oklahoma, about half or more of those whose eligibility cases were completed in April or May lost their Medicaid coverage.
US confirms China has had a spy base in Cuba since at least 2019
China has been operating a spy base in Cuba since at least 2019, part of a global effort by Beijing to upgrade its intelligence-gathering capabilities, according to a Biden administration official.
Director of Arkansas Heritage plans to retire at the end of June
Arkansas Heritage Director Jimmy Bryant’s last day on the job will be June 30.
GM’s electric vehicles will gain access to Tesla’s vast charging network
Electric vehicles made by General Motors will be able to use much of Tesla’s extensive charging network beginning early next year.
Trump indicted in classified documents case in a historic first for a former president
Donald Trump has been indicted on charges of mishandling classified documents at his Florida estate.
Arkansas’ Carey McLeod sweeps long jump titles as Razorbacks top team standings on first day of NCAA championships
Arkansas’ Carey McLeod completed an NCAA indoor/outdoor long jump sweep Wednesday night at the outdoor track and field championships, as the Razorbacks topped the team standings with 21 points.
LGBTQ+ Americans are under attack, Human Rights Campaign declares in state of emergency warning
The Human Rights Campaign declared a state of emergency for LGBTQ+ people in the U.S. and released a guidebook pointing to laws it deems discriminatory in each state.