What if public transit was like Uber? A small city ended its bus service to find out
Small-scale, tech-based solutions to transportation problems have emerged as a great equalizer in the battle for infrastructure dollars between big cities and rural communities
2023-09-16 12:54
China’s Contagious Crisis, Singapore Fun: Saturday Asia Briefing
With Max Verstappen and Post Malone among the thousands descending on Singapore for its preeminent tourism event, the
2023-09-16 12:52
Auto worker strike creates test of Biden's goals on labor and climate
The United Auto Workers strike has exposed tensions between President Joe Biden's goals of fighting climate change and supporting unions
2023-09-16 12:47
Two Vegas casinos fell victim to cyberattacks, shattering the image of impenetrable casino security
The cybersecurity system break-ins this month of casino giants MGM Resorts International and Caesars Entertainment shatter a public perception that casino security requires an “Oceans 11”-level effort to defeat it
2023-09-16 09:19
A $188 Billion Exodus Shows China’s Heft Fading in World Markets
A massive retreat of funds from Chinese stocks and bonds is diminishing the market’s clout in global portfolios
2023-09-16 08:50
California targets smash-and-grabs with $267 million program aimed at 'brazen' store thefts
California will spend $267 million to combat smash-and-grab robberies that have plagued businesses and luxury stores in the state
2023-09-16 06:18
Big wins for organized labor and progressive causes as California lawmakers wrap for the year
California lawmakers have finished their work for 2023
2023-09-16 06:18
Offshore wind projects need federal help to get built, six governors tell Biden
Six Democratic governors are warning the Biden administration that offshore wind projects need more federal funding and planning assistance
2023-09-16 04:55
Italian leader Giorgia Meloni vows to take 'extraordinary measures' to deal with a migrant influx
Italian Premier Giorgia Meloni is vowing to take “extraordinary measures” to deal with an influx of migrants
2023-09-16 04:47
A United jet dropped 28,000 feet in eight minutes after pilots feared a loss of cabin pressure
Passengers on a United Airlines jet got a steep ride to a lower altitude after pilots suspected a possible loss of cabin pressure
2023-09-16 03:27
Biden announces more Iran sanctions on the anniversary of Mahsa Amini's death
President Joe Biden has announced new U.S. sanctions on “some of Iran’s more egregious human rights abusers” as he marks the anniversary of the death of 22-year-old Mahsa Amini
2023-09-15 23:20
Russia raises key interest rate again as inflation and exchange rate worries continue
Russia's central bank has raised its key lending rate by one percentage point to 13%, a month after imposing an even larger hike
2023-09-15 22:22