Amtrak backs Texas Central bullet train

The U.S., despite decades of research and studies, remains without authentic high-speed rail options. Since 1987, investors have attempted to introduce bullet train service to Texas. In 2014, a group organized under the name Texas Central launched the most recent attempt to connect Dallas to Houston with a bullet train that travels more than 200 … Read more

Watchdog critical of former Fed officials in stock trading controversy

The Marriner S. Eccles Federal Reserve building during a renovation in Washington, DC, US, on Tuesday, Oct. 24, 2023. Valerie Plesch | Bloomberg | Getty Images A watchdog review into market trading from two former high-ranking Federal Reserve officials criticizes their actions but does not accuse either of doing anything illegal. The report released Monday … Read more

This 30-year-old American teacher moved to Denmark—now she spends $2,100 a month and is ‘much happier’

In June 2018, I packed three suitcases and booked a one-way flight from Texas to join my husband in Denmark. We met in 2016 and had been dating long-distance for much of our relationship. We were excited to get married and build a home and life together. We found a wonderful apartment online in a … Read more

Life-threatening Record-low Temperatures Freeze Much Of USA

The storms and freezing temperatures affected everything from air travel to NFL playoff games and resulted in the deaths of several people around the country. A jogger trots on a snow-covered road during a winter storm, Monday, Jan. 15, 2024, in Grand Prairie, Texas. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez) Arctic Freeze: A major part of the United … Read more

Arthur Smith: Atlanta Falcons fire head coach after third straight season without reaching NFL playoffs | NFL News

Arthur Smith was fired by the Atlanta Falcons after a third successive 7-10 season in the NFC South; the Falcons’ 48-17 season-ending loss to the New Orleans Saints on Sunday was the second consecutive lopsided defeated that sealed Smith’s fate, following a 37-17 defeat at Chicago Last Updated: 08/01/24 7:41am Please use Chrome browser for … Read more

Houston Texans 23-19 Indianapolis Colts: Texans wrap up NFL playoff spot with victory | NFL News

Houston Texans quarterback CJ Stroud threw for 264 yards and two scores; Devin Singletary scored the go-ahead touchdown on a three-yard TD run with 6:20 to play and the Texans came up with a late stop for a 23-19 victory over Indianapolis on Saturday to secure playoff place Last Updated: 07/01/24 8:16am Please use Chrome … Read more

NFL playoff permutations for Week 18: Steelers, Jaguars, Packers and Seahawks among those competing for final playoff spots | NFL News

Who will claim the final playoff places on offer in Week 18 as the 2023 NFL regular season reaches its conclusion The 2023 NFL regular season draws to a close this weekend, with plenty to play for, playoff places on the line, and seedings still to be determined. Here, we take a look at precisely … Read more

NFL 2023 season live on Sky Sports: Steelers, Jaguars, Texans and Colts compete for final AFC playoff spots | NFL News

Saturday double-header sees Steelers visit Ravens from 9.30pm, followed by Texans at Colts in ‘win-and-in’ clash; Sunday triple-bill starts at 6pm with Jaguars at Titans, followed by Bears at Packers and Bills at Dolphins showdown for AFC East title – all games live on Sky Sports NFL Last Updated: 03/01/24 12:44pm CJ Stroud’s Houston Texans, … Read more

NFL The Final Word: Lamar Jackson perfect but Eagles continue to slump as playoff race heats up | NFL News

Lamar Jackson celebrates as the Baltimore Ravens beat the Miami Dolphins in Week 17 Happy New Year everyone! Based on what I saw on Sunday, 2024 could be a very good year for the Baltimore Ravens – and that’s where I want to start this week’s column… 1) Jackson playing perfect football It has been … Read more

Michigan to face Washington in college football national title game | NFL News

Blake Corum led Michigan into their first college football playoff championship game with victory over Alabama in the Rose Bowl Blake Corum rushed for a 17-yard touchdown on the second snap of overtime, as top-seeded Michigan advanced to its first College Football Playoff championship game with a 27-20 victory over Alabama in the Rose Bowl … Read more