SpaceX lawsuit could be key test of US policy on bias against refugees
By Daniel Wiessner A new lawsuit accusing SpaceX of illegally refusing to hire asylum recipients and refugees could
2023-08-26 07:52
Analysis-Bond market's newfound economic optimism may be shortsighted
By Shankar Ramakrishnan and Davide Barbuscia In recent weeks, U.S. bond markets have bought into the prospect of
2023-08-11 21:54
Appeals court allows Biden administration to keep controversial asylum policy in place for now
The 9th US Circuit Court of Appeals will allow the Biden administration to carry out a controversial asylum policy that a district court judge had blocked last week, putting that injunction -- a ruling the judge had put on hold for two weeks -- on pause for longer while the case is appealed.
2023-08-04 08:49
Texas is separating families at the border in apparent 'harsh and cruel' shift in policy, immigration attorney says
Texas has separated at least 26 migrant family units on the southern border since July 10 under Gov. Greg Abbott's Operation Lone Star border initiative, according to Texas Rio Grande Legal Aid immigration attorney Kristin Etter.
2023-08-03 06:57
Why it's getting easier to be a single mum in China
How rule changes and financial independence is helping unmarried women to keep their babies.
2023-07-30 06:48
We can't air-condition our way out of America's heat crisis
Extreme heat in the summer has become America's brutal new reality. But local, state and federal aid programs and infrastructure to help people cool down haven't kept up with the country's record-shattering temperatures.
2023-07-21 00:57
Wesleyan University: Top US college says it will end 'legacy' admissions
The university says it is "important" to end the policy, seen as a perk for the white and wealthy.
2023-07-19 23:58
In-N-Out bans mask wearing for employees in some states
In-N-Out employees in five US states will no longer be allowed to wear masks as part of new company guidelines that "emphasize the importance of customer service," notably showing their smiles, according to a new policy issued by the fast food chain.
2023-07-18 23:28
John Kerry in Beijing: Can US and China set aside rivalry for climate action?
The two biggest economies and polluters need to work together to avert the crisis, experts say.
2023-07-16 06:47
Dutch government collapses over immigration policy dispute
The Dutch government has collapsed after failing to reach an agreement on curbing immigration.
2023-07-08 17:49
Horizon research deal with EU awaits Sunak's signature
BBC News understands a deal has been negotiated over UK association with the Horizon programme.
2023-07-06 08:45
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 02:24