Aug 30 $5.6 million bid for one offshore location marks modest start for Gulf of Mexico wind energy By Kevin McGill, Associated Press Analysts cited a variety of factors behind the current low interest in federal Gulf waters, including inflation and technical challenges in the Gulf. Still, they noted a growing interest in the region for wind power. Continue reading
Aug 30 Kansas reporter files federal lawsuit against police chief who raided her newspaper’s office By Josh Funk, Associated Press One of the reporters who works at the small Kansas newspaper that was raided by authorities earlier this month filed a federal lawsuit against the police chief Wednesday. Continue reading
Aug 30 3.6 million workers to be eligible for overtime pay under a proposed Biden administration rule By Alexandra Olson, Associated Press The new rule would require employers to pay overtime to so-called white collar workers who make less than $55,000 a year. Continue reading
Aug 30 U.S. economic growth for last quarter revised down slighty to a 2.1 percent annual rate By Paul Wiseman, Associated Press The Commerce Department's second estimate of growth last quarter marked a slight acceleration from a 2 percent annual growth rate from January through March. Continue reading
Aug 29 EPA head says he’s fully supports decision to block Alaska mine and protect salmon-rich Bristol Bay By Mark Thiessen, Associated Press The nation's top environmental official said he fully supports his agency's decision to block a proposed gold and copper mine in Alaska's salmon-rich Bristol Bay, even as the state of Alaska has asked the U.S. Supreme Court to overturn that… Continue reading
Aug 28 As labor movements spread nationwide, White House highlights how administration is helping unions By Fatima Hussein, Associated Press Biden is counting on critical labor support as he campaigns for a second term in office, holding his first re-election campaign rally at a Pennsylvania union hall in June, declaring: "I'm proud to be the most pro-union president in American… Continue reading
Aug 26 Watch 6:17 Why unpaid internships still exist despite hardships for young workers By John Yang, Andrew Corkery Internships can give a leg up to students starting their careers. According to the National Association of Colleges and Employers, more than half of internships lead to full-time jobs. But 47 percent of U.S. interns were unpaid in 2022, creating… Continue watching
Aug 25 Powell warns strong economy could lead to new interest rate hikes By Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press The continued strength of the U.S. economy could require further interest rate increases, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said in a closely watched speech that also highlighted the uncertain nature of the economic outlook. Continue reading
Aug 23 Founders of crypto mixer arrested, sanctioned after U.S. cracks down By Fatima Hussein, Associated Press Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control has sanctioned Roman Semenov, one of the three co-founders of Tornado Cash, for allegedly supporting the North Korean hacking organization, Lazarus Group, among other things. Continue reading
Aug 23 Workers in Disney World district criticize DeSantis-appointed board decision to eliminate free passes By Mike Schneider, Associated Press Employees of Walt Disney World's governing district are criticizing new board members appointed by Gov. Ron DeSantis for a decision to eliminate free passes and discounts to the theme park resort for 400 of its district workers. Continue reading