Kentucky

A United Parcel Service Inc. (NYSE:UPS) cargo plane has reportedly crashed shortly after departing from Louisville, Ky., as confirmed by the Federal Aviation Administration. The incident took place after 5 p.m. local time on Tuesday. Shelter-In-Place Order Issued The aircraft,...

Yum! Brands Inc (NYSE:YUM) is making headlines for announcing that Kentucky Fried Chicken will soon be based in Texas. While the company has Kentucky in its name, its not the first brand to be headquartered in a different state. What Happened: Kentucky Fried Chicken, which was founded by Harland...

Tornado-spawning thunderstorms wreak havoc in the U.S. Southern Plains and Ozarks, claiming at least 19 lives across four states. What Happened: The storms have caused significant destruction and fatalities over the Memorial Day weekend, Reuters reported on Monday. The death toll includes eight in...

From the start of this year, owning an electric vehicle (EV) in Kentucky has become more costly due to the implementation of two new taxes, which are higher than those imposed on gasoline-powered vehicles. What Happened: The new taxes on EVs are part of a larger pattern of overtaxing these eco-...

As the United States braces for the 2024 national elections, pivotal state elections on Tuesday have become a focal point for gauging the political climate. Among the key races, the gubernatorial contest in Kentucky is particularly riveting, with the incumbent fighting to retain his position, while...

The 2022-2023 NCAA Men’s Basketball season ended with four-seed Connecticut winning their fifth title in a crazy upset filled March Madness tournament. Here’s a look ahead at the upcoming 2023-2024 NCAA Men’s Basketball season with the first AP Top 25 poll out and the early sports...

Senator Mitch McConnell (R-KY), a leading member of Congress, has experienced another reported freeze while speaking to reporters, which could prompts calls for term limits. What Happened: While addressing the media in Covington, Kentucky, McConnell froze at the podium. The incident comes around a...

EV maker Rivian Inc (NASDAQ:RIVN) would invest $10 million in a remanufacturing facility in Bullitt County, Kentucky. What Happened: Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear said that Rivian would expand its first facility within the state, creating 218 full-time jobs. Rivian presently stocks replacement...

For the first time ever, a 15-seed has advanced to the Elite 8 of the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament. The Saint Peter’s Peacocks busted brackets nationwide and have captured the hearts of social media, with many now rooting for the underdog to continue advancing. Here’s a look...

Strong tornadoes killed as many as 70 people in Kentucky as storms struck the central and southern United States Friday night.  More than 30 tornadoes have been reported in at least six states, including Missouri, Tennessee, and Mississippi. The storms left a trail of destroyed homes and...

AppHarvest, which has attracted strong names in terms of investors and board members, is going public with a SPAC deal.  The SPAC Deal: AppHarvest will go public via Novus Capital Corporation (NASDAQ: NOVS). The deal targets $475 million in gross proceeds for AppHarvest. This...

According to nationwide data from Insurify Insights, the average percentage of drivers in America who’ve been cited for speeding stands at 12.67%, or 1 in 8 drivers, as of June 2020. Benzinga has analyzed data from among over 2 million registered drivers to determine the 10 states where...

While by now many are aware Harriet Tubman's likeness will replace that of Andrew Jackson on the new $20 bill, however, what is less circulated is the role the Currency Technology Office (CTO) at the Richmond Fed will play in minting the new money. The CTO is working closely with the U.S....

The previous governor of Michigan should have placed Detroit in bankruptcy years ago, according to Reuters financial blogger Cate Long. “It was a really bad move to let it fester as long as it did,” she told Benzinga. Long writes about retail fixed income markets, including...