3M agrees to pay $6 billion to settle earplug lawsuits from U.S. service members
Chemical and consumer product manufacturer 3M has agreed to pay $6 billion to settle numerous lawsuits from U.S. service members who say they experienced hearing loss or other serious injuries from using earplugs made by the company
2023-08-30 00:26
Job vacancies, quits plunge in July in stark sign of cooling trend in the US job market
Businesses posted far fewer open jobs in July and the number of Americans quitting their jobs fell sharply for the second straight month, clear signs that the labor market is cooling in a way that could reduce inflation
2023-08-29 22:45
3 activists are acquitted of defaming a Thai poultry company accused of violating labor laws
Three Thai human rights activists have been acquitted of criminally defaming a poultry company with social media posts that supported other activists who had accused it of abusive labor practices
2023-08-29 19:58
Norfolk Southern is recovering from a hardware-related technology outage that shut down its system
The Norfolk Southern railroad is recovering from a “hardware-related technology outage” that impacted its rail systems Monday, but there may be lingering effects for at least a couple of weeks
2023-08-29 19:48
Top Chinese official tells the US commerce secretary he's ready to improve cooperation
The top Chinese official in charge of economic relations with Washington has told Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo he's ready to “make new positive efforts” to improve cooperation following an agreement to reduce trade tension
2023-08-29 17:19
UK says a cyberattack was not the cause of air traffic problems that snarled flights
The British government says a cyberattack was not the cause of a breakdown at the nationwide air traffic control system that saw hundreds of flights delayed and canceled
2023-08-29 16:17
Japan asks China to urge citizens to halt harassment after start of Fukushima wastewater release
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has asked China to urge its citizens to halt acts of harassment, including crank calls and stone throwing at Japanese diplomatic facilities and schools, in response to Japan's release of treated radioactive wastewater from the damaged Fukushima nuclear power plant
2023-08-29 10:54
Mexico sends 1,200 more troops to Michoacan state after weekend of cartel violence
The Mexican government says it has sent 1,200 more troops to the cartel-dominated western state of Michoacan after a weekend of violence
2023-08-29 08:59
As worker actions continue nationwide, White House highlights how administration is helping unions
As worker actions continue from Hollywood to Detroit, and new labor unions crop up nationally, the White House on Monday was highlighting its effort to bolster worker organizing throughout the U_S_ President Joe Biden is counting on critical labor support as he campaigns for a second term in office, holding his first re-election campaign rally at a Pennsylvania union hall in June, declaring: “I’m proud to be the most pro-union president in American history.”
2023-08-29 03:20
New tool will allow college athletes to report gambling suspicions to a sports wagering monitor
A digital platform where college athletes can alert their administrations anonymously to improper or illegal conduct by coaches, teammates or others is expanding to allow them to report suspected gambling activity
2023-08-29 02:20
‘Gran Turismo’ takes weekend box office crown over ‘Barbie’ after all
The box office results are in and Sony’s racing movie “Gran Turismo” won the weekend over “Barbie” after all
2023-08-29 00:45
UK air traffic control says it has fixed a technical problem that sparked delays and cancellations
Britain’s air traffic control system says it has fixed a “technical issue” that caused heavy delays and cancellations
2023-08-29 00:18