Minneapolis advances measure for minimum wage to Uber and Lyft drivers
Minneapolis City Council members have narrowly passed a measure that would establish a minimum wage for Uber and Lyft drivers
2023-08-18 01:18
Dual citizen of France and Canada who mailed ricin to Trump sentenced to nearly 22 years in prison
A dual citizen of France and Canada who sent letters containing homemade ricin to then-President Donald Trump and eight Texas law enforcement officials was sentenced Thursday to nearly 22 years in prison.
2023-08-18 00:47
Groundwater treatment systems to address 'forever chemicals' planned near Michigan military base
Two groundwater treatment systems will be installed near the former Wurtsmith Air Force Base in northern Michigan as the U.S. Department of Defense looks to address “forever chemical” contamination
2023-08-18 00:22
Investment scams are everywhere on social media. Here's how to spot one
Social media is full of scammers promising guaranteed returns on investment, and consumers lost $3.8 billion to them last year just in the U.S., according to the Federal Trade Commission
2023-08-17 23:24
Over 1.5 million dehumidifiers are under recall after fire reports. Here's what you need to know
More than 1.5 million dehumidifiers are under recall following reports of nearly two dozen fires, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission said Wednesday
2023-08-17 21:45
Walmart shines in Q2 and bumps up expectations for the year
Walmart is reporting strong second-quarter sales results as the retailer’s low-price model continues to attract budget conscious consumers in a tough economic environment
2023-08-17 19:20
Cnooc First-Half Profit Slides as Weaker Oil Prices Hit Driller
Cnooc Ltd. said its first-half profit declined as oil prices slumped over concerns about global growth, including China’s
2023-08-17 18:59
China says it would welcome a visit by US commerce secretary after imposition of investment controls
China says it would welcome a visit by U.S. Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo following the imposition of foreign investment controls by her agency that have stung numerous Chinese companies
2023-08-17 18:48
Chinese Officials Meet Foreign Firms to Ease Data Law Fears
China’s internet regulator is reaching out to foreign firms, including Walmart Inc. and PayPal Inc., to discuss ways
2023-08-17 17:26
China's Xi calls for patience as Communist Party tries to reverse economic slump
Chinese leader Xi Jinping has called for patience in a speech released as the ruling Communist Party tries to reverse a deepening economic slump and said the West’s pursuit of material wealth led to “spiritual poverty.”
2023-08-17 15:56
China's government tries to defuse economic fears after real estate developer's debt struggle
China’s government is trying to reassure jittery homebuyers after a major real estate developer missed a payment on its multibillion-dollar debt, reviving fears about the industry’s shaky finances and their impact on the struggling Chinese economy
2023-08-17 15:19
A Nigerian forest and its animals are under threat. Poachers have become rangers to protect both
Omo Forest Reserve, a tropical rainforest in southern Nigeria, faces threats from excessive logging, uncontrolled farming and poaching
2023-08-17 14:27