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 23:54
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 21:56
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 21:16
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 20:51
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 20:46
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 19:29
Inflation drops sharply in Europe. It offers a glimmer of hope, but higher oil prices loom
Inflation is down in Europe
2023-09-29 17:18
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 17:15
Stock market today: Asian shares mixed, with most regional markets closed after Wall St ticks higher
Asian markets are mixed, with only a few open due to public holidays across the region
2023-09-29 14:26
South Sudan’s leader discusses closer ties in energy, trade with Russian President Putin
Visiting South Sudan President Salva Kiir has agreed in a meeting with Russia’s president to expand their relationship in energy, trade and other areas, notably oil
2023-09-29 13:50
What's streaming now: Ed Sheeran, 'The Voice,' 'The Golden Bachelor' and Wes Anderson returns
This week’s new entertainment releases include an album from Ed Sheeran centered on his relationships, a spinoff of “The Bachelor” starring a 72-year-old widower and Wes Anderson returns for a second time this year with “The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar” starring Benedict Cumberbatch
2023-09-29 12:24
Australian defense minister says army will stop flying European-designed Taipan helicopters
Australian Defense Minister Richard Marles says the army will never again fly its fleet of MRH-90 Taipan helicopters following a crash in July that killed four soldiers
2023-09-29 10:58