Britain approves new North Sea oil drilling in welcome news for the industry but not activists
British regulators have approved new oil and gas drilling at a site in the North Sea
2023-09-27 17:25
Qatar Airways executive says invasive gynecological examinations of passengers won't be repeated
A senior Qatar Airways executive has told an Australian Senate inquiry that there would be no repeat of an incident at Doha’s international airport in 2020 in which female passengers were subjected to invasive gynecological examinations
2023-09-27 14:58
Black Americans express concerns about racist depictions in news media, lack of coverage efforts
In a major new study, Black Americans expressed broad concerns about how they are depicted in the news media, with majorities saying they see racist or negative depictions and a lack of effort by journalists to cover broader segments of their community
2023-09-27 13:45
China accuses Taiwan's government of using economic and trade issues to seek independence
China's government has accused Taiwan’s ruling party of seeking independence, a day after the self-governing island’s president lobbied for Australia’s support in joining a regional trade pact
2023-09-27 13:17
New Jersey Supreme Court to rule on pandemic-related insurance exclusions
New Jersey’s Supreme Court is expected to consider whether an Atlantic City casino can get payouts from business interruption insurance for losses during the COVID-19 outbreak
2023-09-27 12:15
5 workers picketing in UAW strike hit by vehicle outside Flint-area plant
Police say about five people were struck by a vehicle while picketing in the United Auto Workers strike outside a Flint-area General Motors plant and suffered minor injuries
2023-09-27 09:53
Las Vegas hospitality workers could go on strike as union holds authorization vote
Tens of thousands of hospitality workers in Las Vegas are set to vote on whether to authorize a strike that could disrupt dozens of resorts
2023-09-27 05:15
Judge rules Donald Trump defrauded banks, insurers as he built real estate empire
A judge has ruled that Donald Trump committed fraud for years while building the real estate empire that catapulted him to fame and the White House
2023-09-27 04:49
Target to close 9 stores including 3 in San Francisco, citing theft that threatens workers, shoppers
Target said it's closing nine store in four states, including one in East Harlem, New York and three in San Francisco, saying that theft and organized retail crime have threatened the safety of its workers and customers
2023-09-27 04:22
Judge refuses to immediately block grant program for Black women entrepreneurs
A federal judge in Atlanta is allowing a venture capital firm to continue offering a grant program only to Black women entrepreneurs
2023-09-27 03:23
Striking Hollywood actors vote to authorize new walkout against video game makers
Striking actors have voted to expand their walkout to include the lucrative video game market, a step that could put new pressure on Hollywood studios to make a deal with the performers who provide voices and stunts for games
2023-09-27 01:19
Stock market today: Wall Street points lower on interest rate reality, looming US shutdown
Wall Street was poised to open with declines over worries about a possible U.S. government shutdown and the reality that interest rates will be elevated for an extended period
2023-09-26 19:57
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