Pregnant workers and nursing moms have new protections on the job
Pregnant workers should have an easier time getting a stool, extra bathroom breaks or a bottle of water without fear of getting fired, thanks to a new law that takes effect on Tuesday.
2023-06-27 18:28
Thousands of unauthorized vapes are pouring into the US despite the FDA crackdown on fruity flavors
The number of different e-cigarette devices sold in the U.S. has nearly tripled to over 9,000, despite a three-year effort by the Food and Drug Administration to crack down on kid-friendly flavors
2023-06-27 17:47
Lordstown Motors files for bankruptcy and sues former partner Foxconn
Lordstown Motors, the EV maker, filed for bankruptcy protection Tuesday and announced a lawsuit against Foxconn, accusing its former partner of setting out to "destroy" its business.
2023-06-27 16:20
Farmers markets thrive as customers and vendors who latched on during the pandemic remain loyal
Farmers markets gave people something they desperately sought during the pandemic: A place to shop outdoors, and at the same time support smaller, often local businesses
2023-06-27 15:16
5 takeaways from the AP's report on Chinese disposable e-cigarettes flooding the US market
The Associated Press has found that the Food and Drug Administration can't keep up with a flood of illegal disposable e-cigarettes from China
2023-06-27 14:25
Thousands of e-cigarettes are pouring into the US despite FDA crackdown on fruity flavors
The number of different e-cigarette devices sold in the U.S. has nearly tripled to over 9,000, despite a three-year effort by the Food and Drug Administration to crack down on kid-friendly flavors
2023-06-27 14:15
What is it like living in Mecca? For residents, Islam's holiest sites are simply home
For residents, Islam's most sacred city Mecca is simply home
2023-06-27 13:28
Congestion pricing is coming to New York City, officials announce
New York City has been cleared to implement congestion pricing, a practice that allows the city to charge drivers entering Lower Manhattan, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul announced Monday.
2023-06-27 09:16
Air traffic controllers union pushes for staffing solution after scathing DOT watchdog report
As millions of Americans are expected to pack commercial flights over the July 4th holiday, the union representing the Federal Aviation Administration's air traffic controllers says a recent government watchdog report is proof the agency and Congress must fix a "flawed staffing model."
2023-06-27 06:17
James Crown, JPMorgan board member, dies in racing accident
James Crown, a billionaire businessman who held several leadership roles including board member of JPMorgan Chase, died Sunday in a racing accident in Colorado.
2023-06-27 02:19
Extreme heat means two-thirds of North America could suffer blackouts this summer
The heatwave leaving tens of millions of Americans in sweltering temperatures will test the power grid's ability to keep the lights on.
2023-06-27 01:45
Aston Martin strikes deal with California-based Lucid to help make EVs
British ultra-luxury sports car maker Aston Martin has signed a deal with Lucid Group, the California-based electric luxury car startup. Lucid will provide electric motors under the arrangement and battery systems for Aston Martin's future electric vehicles.
2023-06-27 00:18