FCC adopts rules to eliminate 'digital discrimination' for communities with poor internet access
The Federal Communications Commission is implementing new rules banning internet providers from discrimination in how they provide service to communities based on income level, race and other protected classes
2023-11-16 04:18
Senate looks to speed ahead on temporary funding to avert government shutdown through the holidays
The Senate is heading for a vote on a temporary government funding package as lawmakers sought to keep the holiday season free from any suspense over a government shutdown
2023-11-16 03:27
California program to lease land under freeways faces scrutiny after major Los Angeles fire
The state of California operates a little-known program to lease land under freeways that is now under scrutiny after an arson fire under Interstate 10 in Los Angeles
2023-11-16 03:19
Buffett's firm sells off several smaller investments, including GM and UPS
Warren Buffett's company unloaded a number of the smaller investments in its portfolio in the third quarter including GM, Mondelez, Johnson & Johnson, UPS and Procter & Gamble
2023-11-16 02:27
Ohio commission approves fracking in state parks and wildlife areas despite fraud investigation
A state commission in Ohio has voted to approve fracking for oil and gas drilling in state parks and designated wildlife areas
2023-11-16 02:26
Biden and Xi are set to meet on the sidelines of the APEC conference. Follow live updates
Ahead of the meeting between U.S. President Joe Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping, senior White House officials said Biden would walk away from the talks with major announcements expected on curbing the flow of chemicals used in the production of fentanyl and concrete steps to revive military to military communications
2023-11-16 02:16
Discrimination charge filed against Michigan salon after owner's comments on gender identity
The Michigan Department of Civil Rights filed a charge of discrimination against Studio 8 Hair Lab in Traverse City
2023-11-16 01:53
Vatican plans to gradually replace car fleet with electric vehicles in deal with VW
The Vatican has signed an agreement with Volkswagen to gradually replace its auto fleet with electric vehicles
2023-11-16 01:48
Want to buy now, pay later this holiday season? Ask yourself these 5 questions first
“Buy now, pay later” payment plans are a popular financing option, especially around the holiday season
2023-11-16 00:57
Energy Department tries to boost US battery industry with another $3.5 billion in funding
The Department of Energy is making a push to strengthen the U.S. battery supply chain — the minerals and parts that go into batteries
2023-11-15 23:51
Estonia's Prime Minister Kaja Kallas signals her interest in NATO's top job
Estonia’s Prime Minister Kaja Kallas is signaling that she's willing to put her name forward for NATO’s top job when it falls vacant next year
2023-11-15 23:49
Union workers at General Motors appear to have voted down tentative contract deal
The tentative contract agreement between General Motors and the United Auto Workers union appears to be headed for defeat
2023-11-15 22:56