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 10:21
Jamie Raskin Won’t Run for Senate, Warns Democracy in Peril
Maryland Representative Jamie Raskin, the Democratic firebrand and constitutional law professor who led Donald Trump’s second impeachment, announced
2023-07-08 09:48
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 09:24
At least two dead in oil platform fire in Gulf of Mexico
At least two people were killed after a fire broke out Friday at the Nohoch Alfa oil platform at the Bay of Campeche, in the Gulf of Mexico, the state-owned Petróleos Mexicanos (Pemex) said in a statement.
2023-07-08 09:20
Banshees of Inisherin: Film set pub is saved and opens for business
Real stout, real donkey and a real hope Colin Farrell visits as Banshees of Inisherin set is saved.
2023-07-08 07:52
Master Musicians of Joujouka: The Moroccan band who wowed Glastonbury
The Master Musicians of Joujouka have been performing for generations - and recently opened Glastonbury.
2023-07-08 07:50
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 06:52
Donald Trump Blasts Ron DeSantis on Important Issue to Iowa Voters: Ethanol
Former President Donald Trump went after his main rival for the Republican presidential nomination Friday on an issue
2023-07-08 06:51
Chicago Police Department investigating allegations that officers had improper sexual relations with migrants
The Chicago Police Department says it is investigating an unspecified number of officers for misconduct following allegations they engaged in improper sexual relations with newly arrived migrants.
2023-07-08 05:58
'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 05:49
Ant Group fined $985 million by Chinese regulators in signal that tech crackdown may end
Chinese regulators are fining Ant Group 7.123 billion yuan ($985 million), claiming the financial technology provider broke laws related to corporate governance and consumer rights
2023-07-08 03:15
US Treasury chief Yellen and China's No. 2 aim for improved communication after trade disputes
U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen and Chinese Premier Li Qiang are expressing hopes for better communication as Yellen appeals to Beijing not to let frustration over U.S. curbs on technology exports disrupt economic cooperation
2023-07-08 02:55