New York City's air pollution among the world's worst as Canada wildfire smoke shrouds Northeast
New York City topped the list of the world's worst air pollution Tuesday morning as harmful smoke wafted south from more than a hundred wildfires burning in Quebec.
2023-06-07 01:59
Biden announces initial $115 million investment in Jackson, Mississippi, water infrastructure
More than $100 million in funding has been distributed for repairs to Jackson, Mississippi's beleaguered water system, President Joe Biden announced Tuesday, the first tranche of more than half a billion dollars appropriated by Congress.
2023-06-07 01:27
Border encounters remain low nearly a month after Title 42 lifted, DHS says
The number of daily encounters along the US-Mexico border has remained low nearly a month after a pandemic-era restriction used by authorities to swiftly turn away migrants was lifted, the Department of Homeland Security said Tuesday.
2023-06-07 01:25
US venture capital titan Sequoia to split off China business amid tension with Beijing
Venture capital titan Sequoia is splitting its business into three independent partnerships, each with separate brands.
2023-06-07 01:23
US defense secretary points to parallels with Ukraine war at D-Day anniversary ceremony
Thousands gathered by the beaches of Normandy on Tuesday to remember those who died fighting for freedom in World War II, ceremonies that had renewed meaning as speakers, including US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin, pointed to parallels with Ukraine's war against Russia.
2023-06-07 01:21
Peter Dinklage hasn't watched 'House of the Dragon' for a very simple reason
"Game of Thrones" was good to Peter Dinklage, but don't try and discuss the prequel with him.
2023-06-07 00:58
Blinken planning to visit China in coming weeks
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken is expected to travel to China in the coming weeks, two US officials and a source familiar with the matter told CNN, as the two countries work to reset normal relations amid what has been an extremely tumultuous and tense year in the relationship.
2023-06-07 00:15
Joran Van der Sloot's lawyer files petition to block his temporary transfer to the US
An attorney for Joran Van der Sloot, the prime suspect in the 2005 disappearance of Alabama teenager Natalee Holloway, has filed a habeas corpus petition against his client's temporary transfer from a Peru prison to the US.
2023-06-06 23:22
Half of the biggest global companies plan to cut office space. US cities will suffer most
Around 50% of major global companies will need less real estate in the next three years, with American cities — led by San Francisco — most exposed to empty offices, new research has found.
2023-06-06 23:19
Maria Sherman appointed AP's music writer, based in Los Angeles
Maria Sherman has been named The Associated Press’ music writer, a key position responsible for delivering news on a beat of global significance for the news cooperative
2023-06-06 21:54
The iPhone's ducking autocorrect problem finally gets fixed
Your iPhone's autocorrect is getting a big ducking upgrade.
2023-06-06 21:53
Millennial Money: Does ESG actually do any good?
Both sides of the political spectrum have their say about ESG: It’s either just a label that costs more, or it’s saving the world
2023-06-06 20:57