Looming shutdown rattles families who rely on Head Start program for disadvantaged children
Head Start programs serving more than 10,000 disadvantaged children would immediately lose federal funding if the government shutdown isn't averted
2023-09-30 02:50
FDA wants to regulate thousands of lab tests that have long skirted oversight
The Food and Drug Administration says it plans to begin regulating laboratory-based medical tests
2023-09-30 00:20
Angels star Shohei Ohtani finishes with the best-selling jersey in MLB this season
Shohei Ohtani’s soaring popularity was even more evident when it came to jersey sales
2023-09-30 00:17
Disney Plus announces crackdown on password sharing in Canada
Password-sharing crackdowns are becoming more and more common in the streaming world today
2023-09-29 23:54
McCarthy launches last-ditch plan to keep government open but with steep 30% cuts to many agencies
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy is rushing into a last-ditch plan to keep the government temporarily open but with steep spending cuts of nearly 30% to many agencies
2023-09-29 23:48
The Supreme Court will decide if state laws limiting social media platforms violate the Constitution
The Supreme Court has agreed to decide whether state laws that seek to regulate Facebook, TikTok, X and other social media platforms violate the Constitution
2023-09-29 21:59
Biden calls for up to three oil and gas lease sales in the Gulf of Mexico, disappointing all sides
President Joe Biden's administration has proposed up to three oil and gas lease sales in the Gulf of Mexico over the next five years but none in Alaska
2023-09-29 21:23
Clock is ticking as United Autoworkers threaten to expand strikes against Detroit automakers Friday
The United Auto Workers strike against Detroit’s big three automakers that spread to dozens of parts distribution centers one week ago may grow worse soon
2023-09-29 20:52
Higher gas prices lift Fed's preferred inflation gauge but underlying price pressures remain mild
An inflation gauge closely tracked by the Federal Reserve accelerated in August, boosted mainly by higher gas prices
2023-09-29 20:50
Putin orders former Wagner commander to take charge of 'volunteer units' in Ukraine
Russian President Vladimir Putin has ordered one of the top commanders of the Wagner military contractor to take charge of “volunteer units” fighting in Ukraine
2023-09-29 19:20
As employers face labor shortages, Biden administration rolls out playbook for training workers
The Biden administration is releasing a playbook on best practices for training workers as the low 3.8% unemployment rate and years of underinvestment have left manufacturers, construction firms and other employers with unfilled jobs
2023-09-29 17:24
Inflation drops sharply in Europe. It offers a glimmer of hope, but higher oil prices loom
Inflation is down in Europe
2023-09-29 17:16