Minimum wage workers in these states and localities just got a raise
Lots of low-wage workers just received a boost in pay, as more than a dozen states and localities increased their minimum wages.
2023-07-05 01:57
The hazy history of Nathan's hot dog eating contest
The Fourth of July marks Independence Day in the US. It is also a big day for hot dog lovers.
2023-07-05 01:50
France riots: Within days we were in hell, says mayor
A mayor in one of France's poorest areas wants the state to take tougher measures against rioters.
2023-07-04 13:46
Philadelphia mass shooting: Eight people shot by suspect, police say
A suspect is in custody and a weapon recovered, reports say, after a mass shooting in the US city.
2023-07-04 10:17
Man charged after six found dead in US house fire
A 13-year-old survivor identifies the suspect, who was arrested close to the scene in South Carolina.
2023-07-04 09:45
MLB rumors: One near All-Star omission sent huge message to rule breakers
Fernando Tatis Jr.'s egregious All-Star snub may have been an unofficial punishment for his use of PEDs. The MLB All-Star voting results have been released and, per usual, there are snubs aplenty. No fanbase is ever truly happy with the All-Star results, but few fandoms have more reason to ...
2023-07-04 07:24
US maternal deaths doubled in last 20 years, study finds
American Indian and Alaska Native women see the greatest increase, new research finds.
2023-07-04 06:28
NHL free agency: 5 notable free agents who are still available
Following an exciting opening weekend of NHL free agency, many notable players are still looking for their next contract.When NHL free agency opened on July 1, there was a flurry of free agent signings all across the league. Most of the notable unrestricted free agents found homes quickly. Howev...
2023-07-04 05:18
Warriors vs. Kings prediction and odds for NBA Summer League (Can Keegan Murray carry Kings?)
The California Classic in the NBA’s Summer League features the host team – the Sacramento Kings – taking on the Golden State Warriors in a late-night matchup on Monday.These two teams met in the playoffs in the 2022-23 season, but the Kings may have a little more firepower on t...
2023-07-04 03:29
Legacy admissions: Harvard accused of favouring mostly white students
Civil rights lawyers argue that legacy admissions benefit the wealthy at the expense of minority students.
2023-07-04 03:29
Americans should reconsider travel to China due to the risk of wrongful detention, US State Department warns
Americans should reconsider travel to China due to the risk of wrongful detention, the US State Department warned in an updated travel advisory issued Friday.
2023-07-04 00:57
Fourth of July: Air travel chaos resumes ahead of Independence Day
Extreme weather and storm threats pose continued challenge as Americans celebrate the Fourth of July.
2023-07-03 22:54