May 12 Commerce Department launches process to fund tech hubs across the U.S. with $500 million in grants By Josh Boak, Associated Press The $500 million is part of a $10 billion authorization from last year's CHIPS and Science Act to stimulate investments in new technologies such as artificial intelligence, quantum computing and biotech. Continue reading
May 12 United pilots to picket as airline unions press for pay raise By David Koenig, Associated Press The peak summer travel season is almost here, and pilots are stepping up their pressure on major airlines for new contracts that will include higher pay. Continue reading
May 12 Musk confirms Twitter CEO as advertising expert Linda Yaccarino from NBCUniversal By Barbara Ortutay, Associated Press Elon Musk has confirmed that the new CEO for Twitter, or X Corp. as it's now called, will be NBCUniversal's Linda Yaccarino, an executive with deep ties to the advertising industry. Continue reading
May 11 Bank of England raises interest rates to highest level since 2008 By Pan Pylas, Associated Press Like other central banks around the world, the Bank of England has sought to keep a lid on inflation, which over the past year has been fueled by Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Continue reading
May 11 Elon Musk says he’s found a new CEO to lead Twitter By Barbara Ortutay, Matt O'Brien, Associated Press The Tesla billionaire said in a tweet Thursday that his role will transition to being Twitter's executive chairman and chief technology officer. Continue reading
May 11 Debt limit meeting between Biden, Congress leaders put off until next week By Lisa Mascaro, Zeke Miller, Associated Press The White House says President Joe Biden's follow-up meeting with congressional leaders on averting a potential default has been postponed until next week. Continue reading
May 11 Why developers are designing video games for accessibility By Justin Stabley Mainstream developers are leveling up – increasingly considering accessibility when designing their games, whether to accommodate a visual impairment, a motor control issue or an anxiety disorder. Continue reading
May 11 WATCH: Biden gives remarks after EPA proposes greenhouse gas emission rules for power plants By Matthew Daly, Associated Press President Joe Biden called the plan “a major step forward in the climate crisis and protecting public health.”… Continue reading
May 10 Watch 10:37 Democratic leader Rep. Hakeem Jeffries discusses latest debt ceiling negotiations By Geoff Bennett, Cybele Mayes-Osterman, Kyle Midura Lawmakers are working on borrowed time with the nation $31 trillion in debt and projected to be unable to pay its bills in a matter of weeks. But a day after President Biden and key Republican leaders met for the… Continue watching
May 10 Watch 7:08 Chicago Federal Reserve president on inflation and economic uncertainty By Geoff Bennett, Dorothy Hastings The Federal Reserve has been laser-focused on bringing down prices, raising interest rates 10 times in the last 14 months. But economic uncertainties remain, including the consequences of much higher interest rates, a debt limit standoff and recent bank collapses. Continue watching