Supreme Court blocks Biden's student loan forgiveness program
In a stinging defeat for President Joe Biden, the Supreme Court blocked the administration's student loan forgiveness plan Friday, rejecting a program aimed at delivering up to $20,000 of relief to millions of borrowers struggling with outstanding debt.
2023-06-30 22:46
Supreme Court limits LGBTQ protections
The Supreme Court Friday ruled in favor of a Christian web designer in Colorado who refuses to create websites to celebrate same-sex weddings out of religious objections.
2023-06-30 22:26
Alan Arkin, Oscar-winning actor, dead at 89
Alan Arkin, the Oscar-winning star of "Little Miss Sunshine," has died, his family announced Friday.
2023-06-30 22:18
Hannah Gutierrez Reed 'transferred a small bag of cocaine' after returning from police interview on day of 'Rust' fatal shooting, court documents say
An unnamed witness has said "Rust" film armorer Hannah Gutierrez Reed "transferred a small bag of cocaine" after returning from a police interview on the day of the "Rust" fatal shooting, according to a motion filed by prosecutors Thursday.
2023-06-30 21:25
Biden administration moves ahead with Medicare drug price negotiations amid industry lawsuits
Undeterred by a growing number of lawsuits, the Biden administration on Friday released revised guidance for Medicare's new drug price negotiation program.
2023-06-30 20:51
FIFA allows anti-discrimination captain's armbands at Women's World Cup after standoff in Qatar
The anti-discrimination “One Love” captain’s armband denied to teams at the men’s World Cup in Qatar will be worn at the Women’s World Cup next month in an amended version now approved by soccer authorities
2023-06-30 20:24
California is about to give Hollywood studios a lucrative tax deal during the writers' strike
A bill at Gov. Gavin Newsom's desk makes California's film and TV tax credit refundable for cash. It also mandates productions to comply with new firearm safety protocols inspired by the 2021 "Rust" shooting and implements requirements for meeting diversity targets.
2023-06-30 20:23
Criminal investigation into Coast Guard Academy revealed years of sexual assault cover-ups, but findings were kept secret
A secret investigation into alleged sexual abuse at the US Coast Guard Academy, the training ground for the Coast Guard's top officers, uncovered a dark history of rapes, assaults and other serious misconduct being ignored and, at times, covered up by high-ranking officials.
2023-06-30 19:57
Why Wall Street is bullish on beaten-down energy stocks
Some investors are turning bullish on energy stocks, despite their disappointing performance this year and some major challenges facing Big Oil.
2023-06-30 19:47
Biden administration approves potential $440 million arms sales to Taiwan
The Biden administration has approved two potential arms sales totaling $440 million to Taiwan amid ongoing tensions between the self-governing island and Beijing, the State Department announced Thursday.
2023-06-30 19:17
This Chinese company will pay its workers $140 million to have kids
China's Trip.com, one of the world's largest online travel agencies, is introducing new childcare subsidies worth 1 billion yuan ($138 million) to encourage its 32,000 employees to have kids.
2023-06-30 19:15
Fourth of July gas prices take almost unprecedented plunge
The roads will be crowded this Fourth of July weekend, but travelers have at least one thing going for them: much cheaper gas prices than last year.
2023-06-30 18:53