Nonprofits are lobbying a lot less than two decades ago, according to new research
A generation ago nonprofit organizations regularly lobbied for legislation and served as advocates on issues
2023-08-08 20:21
UPS lowers 2023 revenue expectations, citing tentative labor deal with 340,000 unionized workers
Revenue declined at UPS in the second quarter and the package delivery company lowered its full-year revenue expectations by $4 billion, primarily due to a tentative labor contract reached late last month with its 340,000 unionized workers
2023-08-08 19:59
Extreme heat is the deadliest natural disaster. FEMA can't treat it like one
Extreme heat is far deadlier than other natural disasters, but it's not one that's eligible for assistance from FEMA.
2023-08-08 19:21
South Korea: 1,000 buses evacuate scouts from disaster-hit Word Jamboree
Scout contingents are leaving the international event in South Korea due to an incoming tropical storm.
2023-08-08 18:53
SoftBank reports mixed quarter, says 'timidly' restarting investment
By Anton Bridge TOKYO (Reuters) -Japan's SoftBank Group posted a surprise loss but said it was dipping its toes back
2023-08-08 18:53
US inflation has steadily cooled. Getting it down to the Fed's target rate will be the toughest mile
Over the past year, inflation in the United States has tumbled from 9% all the way to 3%, softening most of the price pressures that have gripped the nation for more than two years
2023-08-08 18:50
Air horns and moving trucks: How Oakland, California, residents are facing a surge in crime
Oakland, California, residents are unnerved and some say they are moving out of state after a rise in violent crime that has community activists, including the local NAACP members, demanding urgent action from city officials.
2023-08-08 18:21
Biden to designate a new national monument surrounding the Grand Canyon, blocking mining
President Joe Biden on Tuesday is set to designate the fifth national monument of his presidency and unveil new climate resilience funding for national parks during a visit to lands surrounding one of the seven natural wonders of the world, the Grand Canyon.
2023-08-08 18:16
Stock market today: Global markets lower ahead of US inflation update
Global stock markets and Wall Street futures are lower ahead of this week's U.S. inflation update
2023-08-08 17:26
Kanye West performs at Travis Scott concert after antisemitism scandal
It's the first public performance since the rapper caused controversy with a series of antisemitic posts.
2023-08-08 17:24
Biden to protect vast sacred lands near Grand Canyon
By Nandita Bose and Trevor Hunnicutt GRAND CANYON VILLAGE, Arizona U.S. President Joe Biden will curb land development
2023-08-08 17:19
China's car sales fall for 2nd month in July as price war continues
By Qiaoyi Li and Miyoung Kim BEIJING (Reuters) -China's passenger vehicle sales fell for a second month in July, as
2023-08-08 17:18