Biden signs debt ceiling deal into law, averting historic default
President Joe Biden signed into law Saturday a bill to suspend the nation's debt limit through January 1, 2025, to avert a first-ever US default.
2023-06-04 01:48
Netflix and Athletic Brewing release 'The Witcher'-themed non-alcoholic beer
A brew inspired by Netflix's "The Witcher" has kicked off a partnership between the streaming app and one of the largest nonalcoholic craft breweries in the US.
2023-06-04 01:22
Three chemical giants agree to pay more than $1 billion to settle 'forever chemical' claims
The companies Chemours, DuPont and Corteva announced on Friday they have agreed to pay more than $1 billion to settle claims that "forever chemicals" contaminated public US water systems.
2023-06-03 23:17
From teachers to waiters: The industries that haven't bounced back from the pandemic
Economists have been closely watching monthly job reports for signs of cracks in the labor market that offer clues on when a recession could start. But their predictions have been tested month after month with stronger-than-expected gains.
2023-06-03 22:52
Veterans, stalemates and sleepless nights: Inside the White House strategy to strike the debt ceiling deal
President Joe Biden sat behind the Resolute Desk in his first evening Oval Office address with a clear purpose: to deliver the final word.
2023-06-03 17:28
How Chick-fil-A became a target for going 'woke'
Chick-fil-A has become a surprise target of right-wing ire following the discovery that the company has an executive overseeing its diversity, equity and inclusion policies.
2023-06-03 08:51
Amazon fires Alabama warehouse worker who led union push
An Amazon worker who helped lead a milestone organizing effort to form what would have been the company's first US union at a warehouse in Alabama said she has been fired by the e-commerce giant.
2023-06-03 05:53
Dow surges over 700 points as investors cheer jobs report and debt ceiling deal
The Dow surged over 700 points mid-afternoon Friday as investors applauded Congress's passage of the debt ceiling deal and celebrated a cheerful jobs report.
2023-06-03 03:28
Owners of 143,000 Lincoln SUVs warned to park outside due to fire risk
Ford and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration are warning owners of nearly 143,000 Lincoln MKC compact SUVs to park them outside and away from buildings and other vehicles because they could potentially catch fire, even when not running.
2023-06-03 03:26
YouTube will now allow 2020 election denialism content, in policy reversal
YouTube on Friday said it will no longer remove content that features false claims that the 2020 US presidential election was stolen, reversing a policy instituted two years ago amid a wave of false claims about the election.
2023-06-03 02:27
As legal gambling surges, some states want to teach teens about the risks
Warnings about the potential dangers of gambling could soon join education about drugs and alcohol in the nation's classrooms
2023-06-03 02:18
Airbnb sues New York City over its short-term rental restrictions
Airbnb on Thursday sued New York City over its restrictions on short-term housing rentals, in a legal dispute that pits the company's concerns about its ability to operate in a key market against the city's efforts to address an affordable housing crisis.
2023-06-03 00:56