From poverty to power, new California Speaker seeks Democratic caucus unity but offers few details
California Assembly Speaker Robert Rivas has assumed one of the most influential political offices this month
2023-07-09 13:15
Sri Lanka: The fate of a protest that toppled a president
One year after Sri Lanka's extraordinary people's protest, what has changed in the country?
2023-07-09 06:22
7 Republican AGs write to Target, say Pride month campaigns could violate their state's child protection laws
Republican attorneys general from seven states signed a letter Wednesday to Target, warning clothes and merchandise sold as part of the retail giant's Pride month campaigns could violate their state's child protection laws.
2023-07-08 23:53
US Treasury chief Yellen appeals to China for cooperation on climate and other global challenges
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen has appealed to China not to let disagreements about trade and other irritants disrupt cooperation on climate change and other global challenges
2023-07-08 19:55
Ukraine Recap: Biden Says Kyiv Isn’t Ready for NATO Membership
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine hits the 500-day mark on Saturday. President Joe Biden told CNN that a vote
2023-07-08 15:18
As whiskey and bourbon business booms, beloved distillers face pushback over taxes and emissions
The whiskey and bourbon makers of Tennessee and Kentucky have long been beloved in their communities, where they provide jobs and the pride of a successful homegrown industry
2023-07-08 12:47
Weeklong dock strike on Canada's west coast is starting to pinch small businesses, experts say
Experts say Canadian consumers aren’t yet feeling the impact of the weekold port strike in British Columbia, but businesses are beginning to be pinched by the shutdown of docks that handle 25% of the country’s foreign trade
2023-07-08 10:25
California utility pays $22 million to settle federal claims over 2016 wildfire
Southern California Edison and two other companies have paid $22 million to settle U.S. government claims that they caused a 2016 wildfire that burned thousands of acres of national forest
2023-07-08 09:51
Rail union says Virginia derailment renews questions about Norfolk Southern's safety practices
The union that represents locomotive engineers says a coal train derailment in Virginia is renewing questions about Norfolk Southern's safety practices
2023-07-08 08:54
New minimum pay rates for NYC app-based food delivery workers are delayed
New York City was ordered by a judge to temporarily delay new minimum pay standards for app-based food delivery workers
2023-07-08 06:58
'Clone' or competitor? Users and lawyers compare Twitter and Threads
In a cease-and-desist letter earlier this week, Twitter threatened legal action against Instagram parent company Meta over the new text-based app, Threads
2023-07-08 05:52
Canada's Trudeau and Alberta Premier Smith look for agreement on climate policies
By Nia Williams Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Alberta Premier Danielle Smith on Friday said they hoped
2023-07-08 05:49