Tyson and Perdue under investigation by Department of Labor
The Department of Labor is investigating meat and chicken processors Perdue and Tyson Foods following a New York Times magazine report of minors working at their facilities. Earlier this year, the federal government committed to ratcheting up efforts to root out child labor law violations.
2023-09-28 18:45
Japan: One in 10 people aged 80 or older for first time
The world's oldest country has long struggled with how to provide for its ageing and declining population.
2023-09-19 13:26
Hollywood actors union eyes video game strike
If authorised, it would mean SAG members would be striking against TV, film and video game firms.
2023-09-02 08:46
Supreme Court blocks $6 billion Purdue Pharma opioid settlement and will hear case this fall
The Supreme Court on Thursday blocked Purdue Pharma from going forward with bankruptcy proceedings, which the Biden administration has called an "unprecedented" arrangement that would ultimately offer the Sackler family broad protection from opioid-related civil claims.
2023-08-11 04:46
US Supreme Court to scrutinize Purdue Pharma bankruptcy settlement
By John Kruzel and Andrew Chung WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The U.S. Supreme Court on Thursday agreed to hear a challenge by
2023-08-11 04:23
Purdue asks Supreme Court not to block opioid settlement during US appeal
By Dietrich Knauth NEW YORK Oxycontin maker Purdue Pharma on Friday asked the U.S. Supreme Court to reject
2023-08-05 06:28
US asks Supreme Court to delay Purdue Pharma bankruptcy settlement
By Dietrich Knauth NEW YORK The U.S. Department of Justice on Friday asked the U.S. Supreme Court to
2023-07-29 05:50
Purdue Pharma bankruptcy can proceed despite potential US Supreme Court appeal
By Dietrich Knauth NEW YORK OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma may proceed with a bankruptcy settlement that protects its
2023-07-26 05:51
Here's when your student loan payments will start again
After a more than three-year pause, borrowers will have to restart paying their federal student loan bills in October.
2023-07-01 01:22
FAA issues ground stop at LaGuardia airport due to smoke
The Federal Aviation Administration has implemented a ground stop for flights bound for New York's LaGuardia airport due to smoke.
2023-06-08 01:46
Court grants Sackler family immunity in exchange for $6 billion opioid settlement
Members of the billionaire Sackler family will be protected from current and future lawsuits over their role in their Purdue Pharma's opioid business, a New York court of appeals ruled Tuesday.
2023-05-31 07:54
Purdue Pharma can protect Sackler owners in opioid bankruptcy, court rules
By Dietrich Knauth NEW YORK Bankrupt OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma can shield its owners, members of the wealthy
2023-05-30 22:54