Biden promises a better economic relationship with Asia, but he's specifically avoiding a trade deal
President Joe Biden is nurturing economic ties this week with Asia
2023-11-16 13:20
After many close calls between planes, experts say the FAA needs better staffing and technology
A panel of aviation experts say the Federal Aviation Administration needs more staffing and better technology to cope with a surge in close calls between planes
2023-11-16 07:26
New York sues PepsiCo in effort to hold it responsible for litter that winds up in rivers
New York state has sued PepsiCo in an effort to hold the soda-and-snack food giant partly responsible for litter that winds up in bodies of water that supply the city of Buffalo with drinking water
2023-11-16 07:21
FTC warns food industry trade groups and influencers about disclosures on paid social media posts
The Federal Trade Commission says it issued warnings to two food and beverage industry groups, as well as to a dozen online influencers and dieticians for failing to adequately disclose paid social media posts that promoted a sweetener and sugary products
2023-11-16 06:50
Lawyers insist Nikola founder shouldn't face prison time for fraud — unlike Elizabeth Holmes
Lawyers for the founder of truckmaker Nikola Corp. say he should not face incarceration because his criminal conviction is nothing like what landed Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes in prison
2023-11-16 06:16
FCC adopts rules to eliminate 'digital discrimination' for communities with poor internet access
The Federal Communications Commission is implementing new rules banning internet providers from discrimination in how they provide service to communities based on income level, race and other protected classes
2023-11-16 04:22
Biden and Xi are meeting on the sidelines of the APEC conference. Follow live updates
U.S. President Joe Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping have opened their first face-to-face meeting in more than a year with a solid handshake ahead of talks with far-reaching implications for a world grappling with economic cross currents, wars in the Middle East and Europe, tensions in Taiwan and more
2023-11-16 03:29
Senate looks to speed ahead on temporary funding to avert government shutdown through the holidays
The Senate is heading for a vote on a temporary government funding package as lawmakers sought to keep the holiday season free from any suspense over a government shutdown
2023-11-16 03:28
Discrimination charge filed against Michigan salon after owner's comments on gender identity
The Michigan Department of Civil Rights filed a charge of discrimination against Studio 8 Hair Lab in Traverse City
2023-11-16 02:50
Taiwan's participation at APEC forum offers a rare chance to break China's bonds
Taiwan will take part in the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum in San Francisco this week, a rare opportunity for the self-governing island democracy of 23 million people and its high-tech economy to break the diplomatic embargo on it imposed by authoritarian China
2023-11-16 02:20
Energy Department tries to boost US battery industry with another $3.5 billion in funding
The Department of Energy is making a push to strengthen the U.S. battery supply chain — the minerals and parts that go into batteries
2023-11-15 23:59
Estonia's Prime Minister Kaja Kallas signals her interest in NATO's top job
Estonia’s Prime Minister Kaja Kallas is signaling that she's willing to put her name forward for NATO’s top job when it falls vacant next year
2023-11-15 23:47