What would a government shutdown mean for me? SNAP, student loans and travel impacts, explained
With gridlock persisting in Washington, a government shutdown is looking more and more likely days ahead of this weekend's deadline
2023-09-28 04:46
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg kicks off developer conference with focus on AI, virtual reality
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg kicked off the tech giant’s Connect developer conference on Wednesday with a focus on virtual and augmented reality and artificial intelligence
2023-09-28 02:16
Biden vetoes two Republican-led bills to undo protections for the prairie bird and northern bat
President Joe Biden has vetoed Republican-sponsored bills intended to undo federal protections for two endangered species that have seen their populations plummet over the years
2023-09-28 01:22
Plans for Poland's first nuclear power plant move ahead as US and Polish officials sign an agreement
Polish and U.S. officials have signed an agreement in Warsaw for the construction of Poland’s first nuclear power plant
2023-09-28 00:59
Late night TV shows announce their return after Hollywood writers end strike
Hours after Hollywood's writers strike ended, Bill Maher led the charge back to work by announcing early Wednesday that his HBO show “Real Time with Bill Maher” would be back on the air Friday
2023-09-28 00:00
Hyundai and Kia recall nearly 3.4 million vehicles due to fire risk and urge owners to park outdoors
Hyundai and Kia are recalling nearly 3.4 million vehicles in the U.S. and telling owners to park them outside due to the risk of engine compartment fires
2023-09-27 20:50
Germany increases border patrols along migrant 'smuggling routes' to Poland and Czech Republic
Germany will increase its police patrols along “smuggling routes” on the border with Poland the Czech Republic in an effort to prevent more migrants from entering the country
2023-09-27 20:48
A hard-right party gathers strength in Poland, pushing a new, less friendly course on Ukraine
Poland’s hard-right Confederation party has been growing in popularity, especially among young men fed up with the political establishment
2023-09-27 17:58
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