The Biden administration is encouraging the conversion of empty office space to affordable housing
The Biden administration is launching a multi-agency effort to encourage states and cities to convert more empty office buildings into housing units, with billions of federal dollars available to help spur such transitions
2023-10-27 20:53
US expands its effort to cut off funding for Hamas
The United States on Friday expanded its effort to cut off funding for Hamas, announcing a second round of sanctions against people and organizations linked to the group since it launched an attack on Israel that killed more than 1,400 people
2023-10-27 19:28
The sudden death of former China's No. 2 leader Li Keqiang has shocked many
The sudden death of China’s former No. 2 leader Li Keqiang has shocked many people in the country
2023-10-27 12:54
Will Ivanka Trump have to testify at her father's civil fraud trial? Judge to hear arguments Friday
Former President Donald Trump's civil business fraud trial is turning to the question of whether his daughter Ivanka will have to testify
2023-10-27 12:54
The White House and Google launch a new virtual tour with audio captions, Spanish translation
The White House, Google Maps and Google Arts & Culture are launching a new virtual tour of the White House
2023-10-27 12:28
Many Americans say their household expenses are outpacing earnings this year, AP-NORC poll shows
About two in three Americans say their household expenses have risen over the last year, but only about one in four say their income has increased in the same period
2023-10-27 12:20
Twitter takeover: 1 year later, X struggles with misinformation, advertising and usage decline
One year ago, billionaire Elon Musk walked into Twitter’s San Francisco headquarters with a white bathroom sink and a grin, fired its CEO and other top executives and began transforming the social media platform into what is now known as X
2023-10-27 12:15
Africa’s fashion industry is growing to meet global demands but needs more investment, UNESCO says
A UNESCO report released during Lagos Fashion Week notes Africa’s fashion industry is growing rapidly to meet demand but that inadequate investment still limits its potential
2023-10-27 11:22
Former Premier Li Keqiang, China’s top economic official for a decade, has died at 68
Former Premier Li Keqiang, China’s top economic official for a decade, has died of a heart attack at 68
2023-10-27 09:29
Soil removal from Ohio train derailment site is nearly done, but cleanup isn't over
The removal of contaminated soil from the site of February's fiery Norfolk Southern derailment in eastern Ohio is expected to be completed sometime this weekend although the larger cleanup will continue
2023-10-27 07:26
Rays push for swift approval of financing deal for new Tampa Bay ballpark, part of $6B development
The Tampa Bay Rays are pushing for swift approval of a financing deal for a new 30,000-seat ballpark, part of a much larger $6 billion redevelopment project that includes affordable housing, a hotel, a Black history museum and many other items
2023-10-27 05:56
General Motors and Stellantis in talks with United Auto Workers to reach deals that mirror Ford's
General Motors and Jeep maker Stellantis are meeting with United Auto Workers bargainers to see if they can reach a contract agreement that mirrors a deal signed with crosstown rival Ford
2023-10-27 03:20