Another mission specialist who worked with the company that owned the Titan submersible that imploded last year while on its way to the Titanic wreckage is scheduled to testify before […]
Porn-making former University of Wisconsin campus leader argues for keeping his teaching job
MADISON, Wis. — In a closely watched First Amendment rights case, a former University of Wisconsin campus chancellor who was fired after making pornographic films with his wife prepared to […]
Voters split on whether Harris or Trump would do a better job on the economy: AP-NORC poll
WASHINGTON — Going into November’s election, neither Kamala Harris nor Donald Trump has a decisive edge with the public on the economy, turning an issue that was once a clear […]
Asian stocks follow Wall Street’s rate-cut rally higher, as BOJ stands pat
HONG KONG — Asian stocks surged on Friday with Japan’s Nikkei leading regional gains after Wall Street romped to records following the Federal Reserve’s big cut to interest rates. U.S. […]
As fire raged nearby, a tiny town’s zoo animals were driven to safety
BIG BEAR, Calif. — With a major wildfire burning near his mountain town east of Los Angeles, Cowboy the barn owl was unaware of the danger and instead having the […]
US Senate panel OKs action against Steward Health Care CEO for defying subpoena
BOSTON — Members of a U.S. Senate committee looking into the bankruptcy of Steward Health Care adopted two resolutions Thursday designed to hold CEO Ralph de la Torre in contempt […]
No decision made by appeals court in elections betting case
WASHINGTON — Betting on U.S. elections remains on hold after a federal appeals court did not issue a decision Thursday in a case involving whether such bets should be allowed. […]
UN experts urge United Nations to lay foundations for global governance of artificial intelligence
UNITED NATIONS — A high-powered U.N. advisory body said Thursday that global governance of artificial intelligence is “imperative” and urged the United Nations to lay the foundations for the first […]
Burlington pays $215K to settle a lawsuit accusing an officer of excessive force
Vermont’s largest city of Burlington has paid $215,000 to settle a lawsuit accusing a police officer of using excessive force by grabbing a man and slamming him to the ground, […]
Civil rights groups call on major corporations to stick with DEI programs
NEW YORK — A broad group of civil rights organizations called on the CEOs and board members of major companies Thursday to maintain their commitments to diversity, equity and inclusion […]