States at the forefront of fights over wetlands protections after justices slash federal rules
A month after the U.S. Supreme Court severely restricted the federal government's power to oversee wetlands, the Republican-dominated North Carolina legislature handed state agencies...
US economic growth for last quarter is revised down to a 2.1% annual rate
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. economy expanded at a 2.1% annual pace from April through June, showing continued resilience in the face of higher...
Hollywood’s working class turns to nonprofit funds to make ends meet during the strike
NEW YORK (AP) — Shawn Batey was sweating in the August sun on the 100th day of the writers strike, carrying her “IATSE Solidarity”...
Germany’s Scholz pledges less infighting as his government works to boost the economy
BERLIN (AP) — German Chancellor Olaf Scholz pledged on Wednesday that his government will tone down frequent public infighting that has weighed it down...
US commerce secretary warns China will be ‘uninvestable’ without action on raids, fines
SHANGHAI (AP) — Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo on Wednesday said she warned Chinese leaders that U.S. businesses might stop investing in their country without...
After Tesla relaxes monitoring of drivers using its Autopilot technology, US regulators seek answers
DETROIT (AP) — Tesla is allowing some drivers use its Autopilot driver-assist system for extended periods without making them put their hands on the...
Stock market today: Wall Street quiet ahead of more inflation and jobs data following...
Wall Street drifted between small gains and losses early Wednesday ahead of more economic news, including an inflation indicator and more jobs data.Futures for...
Millions more workers would be entitled to overtime pay under a proposed Biden administration...
NEW YORK (AP) — The Biden administration will propose a new rule Wednesday that would make 3.6 million more U.S. workers eligible for overtime...
For travelers who want to avoid babies and kids, one airline will test an...
DALLAS (AP) — One airline plans to find out if solitude-seeking travelers will pay a hefty extra charge to avoid sitting near babies and...
The 122-year-old US Steel is reviewing “numerous” buyout offers
After receiving two buyout offers in the past month, U.S. Steel Tuesday that it is in the process of reviewing multiple offers for the...