Jan 19 Flavored cannabis marketing criticized for targeting children By Bobby Caina Calvan, Associated Press As New York opens more legal outlets for recreational marijuana, some public health advocates want more scrutiny on how marijuana products are being marketed to teens and young adults. Continue reading
Jan 19 Watch 5:57 U.S. hits borrowing limit as Congress debates raising debt ceiling By Lisa Desjardins, Kyle Midura The United States government reached its debt limit Thursday, according to Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen. This means her agency must use accounting tactics to keep the government solvent while it waits on Congress to act. Congressional Correspondent Lisa Desjardins reports… Continue watching
Jan 19 Musk’s Twitter changes put ‘rocket boosters’ on climate change misinformation By David Klepper, Associated Press Analysts at the Institute for Strategic Dialogue find searches for information about climate change turned up recommendations for content that denied the reality of climate change or made misleading claims about efforts to mitigate its effects. Continue reading
Jan 19 Treasury Secretary Yellen kickstarts Biden administration visit to Africa By Fatima Hussein, Associated Press The Biden administration's big push to engage more with Africa is underway as Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen begins a 10-day visit aimed at promoting all the economic possibilities that lie between the U.S. and the world's second-largest continent. Continue reading
Jan 18 Watch 4:43 News Wrap: Report shows new signs of easing inflation In our news wrap Wednesday, there are fresh signs that inflation is easing as U.S. wholesale prices slowed again, some major California roadways remained closed after weeks of storms and flooding and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's right-wing coalition suffered… Continue watching
Jan 18 Watch 4:41 Massive tech layoffs, slowing growth boost fears of possible recession By Geoff Bennett The job cuts in big tech are piling up. Microsoft said it's laying off 10,000 employees and Amazon started a fresh round of job cuts in what’s expected to become the largest workforce reduction in its 28-year history. It all… Continue watching
Jan 18 Analysis: What is the debt ceiling? By Steven Pressman, The Conversation Treasury Secretary Yellen announced the U.S. will hit its $31 trillion debt ceiling on Jan. 19. Economists and markets are worried Congress won’t act in time, which could trigger a financial crisis. Continue reading
Jan 18 WATCH: White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre holds news briefing as the nation’s debt ceiling deadline approaches By Associated Press As the clock ticks down to the nation's debt ceiling deadline, the White House on Wednesday urged Republicans in Congress to work with President Joe Biden to avoid a potentially dangerous default. Continue reading
Jan 18 WATCH: Justice Department announces arrest of Russian cryptocurrency founder By Eric Tucker, Josh Boak, Associated Press A Russian national who founded a cryptocurrency exchange that the Justice Department says became a haven for the proceeds of criminal activity has been arrested, federal officials said Wednesday. Continue reading
Jan 18 Microsoft cuts 10,000 jobs globally, about 5 percent of workforce By Matt O'Brien, Associated Press Microsoft is cutting 10,000 workers, almost 5% of its workforce, as it joins other tech companies in a scaling back of their pandemic-era expansions. Continue reading