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USDA orders nationwide milk testing for bird flu to halt virus

The U.S. government Friday ordered testing of the nation’s milk supply for bird flu to better monitor the spread of the virus in dairy cows. Raw or unpasteurized milk from dairy farms and processors nationwide must be tested on request starting Dec. 16, the Agriculture Department said. ...

Federal appeals court upholds law requiring sale or ban of TikTok in US

A federal appeals court panel Friday unanimously upheld a law that could lead to a ban on TikTok as soon as next month, handing a resounding defeat to the popular social media platform as it fights for its survival in the U.S. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit ...

US adds 227K jobs in November, rebounding from October lull

WASHINGTON (AP) — America's job market rebounded in November, adding 227,000 workers in a solid recovery from the previous month, when the effects of strikes and hurricanes had sharply diminished employers' payrolls. Last month's hiring growth was up considerably from a meager gain of ...

Big Rock Rides new Dickinson Area chamber member

IRON MOUNTAIN — Big Rock Rides recently joined the Dickinson Area Chamber of Commerce, which celebrated with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. A taxi cab and delivery service in Iron Mountain, Big Rock Rides gets passengers to destinations for work or play. They hire professional, friendly and ...

Average 30-year mortgage rate in the US falls to 6.69%

The average rate on a 30-year mortgage in the U.S. eased again this week, slipping to its lowest level since late October. The rate dropped to 6.69% from 6.81% last week, mortgage buyer Freddie Mac said Thursday. A year ago, the rate averaged 7.03%. Borrowing costs on 15-year fixed-rate ...