Senate GOP Covid origins probe finds circumstantial evidence but no 'smoking gun' to support lab leak theory
A Republican-led investigation into the origins of Covid-19 has unearthed additional, though circumstantial, evidence supporting the theory that the virus likely escaped from a lab in Wuhan, China, but it did not find any "smoking gun" evidence to prove the theory, according to a new report released on Wednesday.
2023-05-18 08:28
Americans urged to cancel surgeries in Mexico border city after meningitis cases, 1 death
State and federal health officials are warning U.S. residents to cancel planned surgeries in a Mexico border city after five people from Texas developed suspected cases of fungal meningitis
2023-05-18 08:24
A growing number of sports bras, shirts and leggings brands found with high levels of toxic chemical, watchdog warns
An increasing number of sports bra and athletic wear brands have been found with high levels of BPA in them, a chemical compound that's used to make certain types of plastic and can lead to harmful health effects such as asthma, cardiovascular disease and obesity, a US watchdog group said on Wednesday.
2023-05-18 08:24
Mexico's Kavak sets sights on capturing 5% of Colombia used-car market
BOGOTA Mexican used-car platform Kavak has opened a vehicle reconditioning plant in Colombia, which it hopes will help
2023-05-18 07:53
'We are selling a product that we hope gets discontinued'
The firms aiming to help eradicate invasive species by making commercial use of them.
2023-05-18 07:50
Montana governor bans TikTok. But can the state enforce the law?
Montana Gov. Greg Gianforte on Wednesday signed into law a first-of-its kind bill that makes it illegal for TikTok to operate in the state
2023-05-18 07:21
Dancers at Los Angeles bar to become only unionized strippers in US after 15-month battle
Dancers at a Los Angeles bar could soon become the only unionized group of strippers in the U.S. The Actors’ Equity Association labor union says that owners of the Star Garden Topless Dive Bar in North Hollywood have withdrawn their opposition and agreed to recognize the strippers’ union
2023-05-18 07:18
During Busy Book Launch, Local Author Emma Nadler Pauses to Speak at Daughter’s School, Franklin Center
MINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 17, 2023--
2023-05-18 06:59
Fed's watchdog defends work before Senate amid questions over his independence
By Michael S. Derby NEW YORK The Federal Reserve’s in-house watchdog defended his agency's independence and ability to
2023-05-18 06:59
Montana becomes 1st state to enact ban on TikTok; law likely to be challenged
Montana has become the first state to enact a complete ban on TikTok
2023-05-18 06:58
CORRECTING and REPLACING KIOXIA First to Launch Data Center NVMe E3.S SSDs on Hewlett Packard Enterprise Systems
SAN JOSE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 17, 2023--
2023-05-18 06:47
Biden administration looking at arranging high-profile visits to China by senior officials
The Biden administration is looking at arranging a series of possible visits to Beijing by top administration officials in the coming months as part of an effort to reengage with China on substantive issues after the Chinese spy balloon incident prompted Secretary of State Antony Blinken to postpone a planned trip to Beijing, multiple US officials told CNN.
2023-05-18 06:29