Angry lawmakers accuse Fed of inaction in insider trading investigation
Congressional lawmakers grilled Federal Reserve Inspector General Mark Bialek Wednesday over possible insider trading among Fed officials in 2020, accusing the nation's central bank of inaction.
2023-05-18 08:49
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
Yemi Mobolade will become Colorado Springs' first elected Black mayor
Political newcomer Yemi Mobolade will become Colorado Springs' first elected Black mayor defeating Republican Wayne Williams in Tuesday's runoff election.
2023-05-18 08:16
Takeaways from the 5th Circuit arguments over abortion drug access
The roughly two hours of oral arguments that an extremely conservative appeals court heard Wednesday in a blockbuster abortion pill case suggested that the judges were not buying the Biden administration's arguments for why courts should not second guess how the government has regulated a medication abortion drug.
2023-05-18 06:51
Migrants are staying on school grounds, in hotels or at police stations in several states -- and some residents are furious
While the surge of new migrants after last week's expiration of Title 42 was not as severe as many expected, the scramble to place asylum seekers fleeing violence or crushing poverty has yielded widespread tensions within and between states.
2023-05-18 06:24
Netflix ad tier now has nearly 5 million monthly active users
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) -Netflix Inc's recently launched tier that offers lower subscription fees but includes commercials on its programming now
2023-05-18 06:23
Deadly suspected fungal infections in Texas residents linked to surgeries in Matamoros, Mexico
Five Texas residents became ill with suspected cases of fungal meningitis after traveling to Matamoros, Mexico, for surgery, according to the Texas Department of State Health Services. One person died, and four others are hospitalized.
2023-05-18 06:16
With China looming, Biden plans new Pacific islands summit after PNG no-show
By Jeff Mason and Kirsty Needham ABOARD AIR FORCE ONE/SYDNEY (Reuters) -U.S. President Joe Biden will arrange another summit of
2023-05-18 05:59
'Largest underwater scanning project in history' gives never-before-seen view of Titanic
The mysterious 1912 sinking of the luxury passenger liner, the Titanic, has long served as a source of fascination for many.
2023-05-18 05:49
G7 summit: Taiwan looms large as Japan prepares to host leaders
China's rising assertiveness is reshaping Japan, as it prepares to host the G7 summit this weekend.
2023-05-18 05:29
Pakistan is on the edge. Should India be worried?
Pakistan has been convulsed by political and economic crises. India cannot let its guard down, say experts.
2023-05-18 05:27
Man charged in baseball bat attack on two U.S. congressional staffers
By Dan Whitcomb A man accused of attacking two congressional staff members with a baseball bat this week
2023-05-18 05:21