Aug 03 Adidas will donate portion of $437 million made from first Yeezy sale to anti-hate groups By David McHugh, Associated Press The German sportswear maker is trying to offload the unsold shoes and donate part of the proceeds to groups like the Anti-Defamation League that are fighting antisemitism and other forms of hate. Continue reading
Aug 02 What would ECOWAS’s threat to use force to restore democracy in Niger look like? By Chinedu Asadu, Associated Press This is the first time in recent years that ECOWAS has considered the use of force to restore democracies in countries where the military took over. Continue reading
Aug 02 Utah law requiring age verification for porn sites remains in effect after judge dismisses lawsuit By Sam Metz, Associated Press The judge said Tuesday that an industry group representing adult entertainers couldn't sue Utah officials over the law because of how it's designed. Continue reading
Aug 02 Biden administration delays plans to restock nation’s emergency oil reserve By Matthew Daly, Associated Press The Energy Department canceled a planned purchase of 6 million barrels for the strategic reserve this week, saying it wants to secure a good deal for taxpayers. Continue reading
Aug 02 Labor unions in Nigeria protest against soaring cost of living under new president By Chinedu Asadu, Associated Press The unions, made up of government workers, on Wednesday accused Nigerian leader Bola Tinubu of not acting fast enough to cushion the effects of his economic policies since he was sworn in as president in May. Continue reading
Aug 01 U.S. credit rating cut to AA+ by Fitch, citing debt and political divisions By Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press Fitch cited the worsening political polarization around spending and tax policy as a key reason for the downgrade. Continue reading
Jul 31 Michigan court affirms critical benefits for thousands badly injured in car wrecks By Ed White, Associated Press For decades, people injured in crashes were entitled to lifetime payment for "all reasonable charges" related to care and rehabilitation. But a new state law that kicked in in 2019 set a fee schedule and a cap on reimbursements. Continue reading
Jul 31 Musk threatens to sue researchers documenting the rise in hateful tweets By David Klepper, Associated Press An attorney for the platform recently wrote to the Center for Countering Digital Hate accusing the group of trying to hurt the site's advertising. Continue reading
Jul 30 In era of tech disruption and instant gratification, workers say they’re pushed to the brink By Alexandra Olson, Associated Press Complaints from workers in vastly different industries point to an underlying factor driving a surge of labor unrest: The cost to workers whose jobs have changed drastically as companies scramble to meet customer expectations for speed and convenience in industries… Continue reading
Jul 30 Biggest apartment construction boom in decades likely to bring renters uneven relief By Alex Veiga, Associated Press When viewed through a wide lens, renters across the U.S. finally appear to be getting some relief, thanks in part to the biggest apartment construction boom in decades. But a closer look shows the trend will likely be little comfort… Continue reading