Airbnb sues New York City over its short-term rental restrictions
Airbnb on Thursday sued New York City over its restrictions on short-term housing rentals, in a legal dispute that pits the company's concerns about its ability to operate in a key market against the city's efforts to address an affordable housing crisis.
2023-06-03 00:55
US debt ceiling deal strands $16 billion of defense side-projects
By Mike Stone and Patricia Zengerle WASHINGTON A $16 billion list of lower-priority defense items like tanks, helicopter
2023-06-03 00:25
Kenya court orders suspension of mass layoff of Facebook moderators
A Kenyan court on Friday ordered the suspension of the mass sacking of scores of content moderators by a subcontractor for Facebook's parent company Meta and directed the social media giant...
2023-06-02 23:20
Here's who would have to work for government benefits -- and who wouldn't -- under the debt ceiling package
Work requirements in two safety net programs for low-income Americans are set to change under the compromise debt ceiling package negotiated by President Joe Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy.
2023-06-02 23:19
Biden to address nation from Oval Office after avoiding catastrophic default
President Joe Biden will address the nation from the Oval Office on Friday evening -- his first time speaking to the country directly from that setting -- following congressional passage of a compromise measure that raises the federal borrowing limit and avoids a catastrophic default.
2023-06-02 23:18
US hiring heats up unexpectedly in May but wage gains ease
Hiring in the United States heated up again in May, according to government data released Friday, with the strong labor market defying expectations of a slowdown amid efforts...
2023-06-02 22:58
US farm agency to close damaged research building after worker complaint
By Leah Douglas WASHINGTON The U.S. Department of Agriculture will temporarily close a damaged laboratory building at its
2023-06-02 22:47
Crypto insurer Evertas authorized to offer largest single crypto insurance policy
By Gertrude Chavez-Dreyfuss NEW YORK London-based Arch Insurance International has authorized cryptocurrency insurer Evertas to increase the coverage
2023-06-02 22:19
Biden lauds U.S. job growth, says debt ceiling bill to also boost economy
WASHINGTON U.S. President Joe Biden said the bipartisan debt ceiling bill is expected to further boost the nation's
2023-06-02 21:45
Analysis-Despite chaos and risk, Washington sticks with its debt ceiling
By Andy Sullivan WASHINGTON The latest standoff over the U.S. debt ceiling, resolved just days before the government
2023-06-02 20:26
Experts debate how much US Supreme Court ruling chills labor strikes
By John Kruzel WASHINGTON The U.S. Supreme Court has delivered the latest in a series of rulings undercutting
2023-06-02 19:47
Fed's new projections may fill the void on interest rate guidance
By Howard Schneider WASHINGTON Federal Reserve officials, whose hike, skip or pause messaging on interest rates has become
2023-06-02 18:26
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