Unionized UPS workers could strike this summer, scrambling supply chains and home delivery
Unionized UPS workers voted overwhelmingly to authorize a strike on Friday, setting the stage for a potential work stoppage if the package delivery company and the Teamsters can’t come to an agreement on a new contract
2023-06-17 01:16
TV news owner apologizes for Pride Month memo that told Michigan staff to cover fewer LGBTQ+ events
The general manager of a television news station in western Michigan has apologized after staff received a memo telling reporters to cover fewer LGBTQ+ events during Pride Month because coverage could be “polarizing.”
2023-06-17 01:16
Ahead of Juneteenth, congressional lawmakers again seek to remove exception for slavery from US Constitution
A group of Democratic lawmakers has reintroduced a joint resolution to negate a clause in the 13th Amendment of the Constitution that permits slavery or involuntary servitude "as a punishment for crime."
2023-06-17 00:57
Obama to sit down with CNN's Amanpour to discuss state of democracy in US
Former President Barack Obama will sit down with CNN's Chief International Anchor Christiane Amanpour for an exclusive in-depth conversation about the state of democracy that will air June 22 at 10 p.m. ET.
2023-06-17 00:53
Putin touts Russian economy as Western investors steer clear of St. Petersburg event
President Vladimir Putin is touting Russia’s prospects at the country’s main international economic forum despite heavy international sanctions imposed because of the war in Ukraine
2023-06-17 00:47
Celebrate Juneteenth by promoting Black health, wealth and joy
Impact Your World has gathered ways you can help reject the pathology of racism and celebrate Juneteenth more thoughtfully through nonprofits that support Black health and wealth, joy, and overall empowerment.
2023-06-17 00:26
Former North Carolina health official is picked to be new CDC director
The White House has selected a former North Carolina health official to be the new director of the nation’s top federal public health agency
2023-06-17 00:25
Family of girl who died in Border Patrol custody holds New York funeral, says they want justice
A funeral is planned for an 8-year-old girl who died in Border Patrol custody after her family crossed the southern U.S. border last month
2023-06-17 00:23
Abortion remains legal in Iowa as top court refuses to revive ban
By Brendan Pierson Iowa's highest court did not revive a 2018 ban on most abortions on Friday, meaning
2023-06-17 00:18
Hostess Brands faces penalty over worker’s amputation injury -US Labor Dept
WASHINGTON The U.S. Labor Department said on Friday that Hostess Brands is facing a $298,000 penalty after federal
2023-06-16 23:54
Biden taps Dr. Mandy Cohen for top role as next CDC director
President Joe Biden intends to appoint Dr. Mandy Cohen to lead the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the White House confirmed exclusively to CNN, succeeding Dr. Rochelle Walensky in the critical public health role as the agency grapples with challenges in the aftermath of the pandemic.
2023-06-16 23:50
Trump continues fight to move New York criminal case to federal court
Attorneys for Donald Trump are continuing the legal fight to move Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg's criminal case against the former president from New York state court to federal court.
2023-06-16 23:45