Aug 17 July retail sales were flat, as customers weather inflation By Paul Wiseman, Anne D'Innocenzio, Associated Press The pace of sales at U.S. retailers was unchanged last month as persistently high inflation and rising interest rates forced many households to spend more cautiously. Continue reading
Aug 16 Watch 4:40 News Wrap: DOJ opposes releasing affidavit supporting search of Trump's home In our news wrap Tuesday, former President Trump called for the release of an affidavit supporting the search of his Florida estate, but the Justice Department said that would impair its investigation. Also, first lady Jill Biden tests positive for… Continue watching
Aug 16 Biden administration announces $3.9 billion in debt cancelation for former ITT Tech students By Collin Binkley, Associated Press Students who used federal loans to attend ITT Technical Institute as far back as 2005 will automatically get that debt canceled. Continue reading
Aug 15 Watch 6:01 News Wrap: Rudy Giuliani is target of a criminal investigation involving 2020 election In our news wrap Monday, former President Trump's personal lawyer Rudy Giuliani is now a target of a criminal investigation in Georgia involving the 2020 election, China’s military launched new drills around Taiwan, William Ruto won Kenya's presidential election, Brittney… Continue watching
Aug 15 Kraft Heinz recalls contaminated Capri Sun juice pouches By Dee-Ann Durbin, Associated Press The company says it's recalling about 5,760 cases of Capri Sun Wild Cherry flavored juice blend. The "Best When Used By" date on the packages is June 25, 2023. Continue reading
Aug 15 Northeastern farmers face new challenges amid droughts, flooding By Jennifer McDermott, Associated Press The impacts of climate change have been felt throughout the Northeastern U.S. with rising sea levels, heavy precipitation and storm surges causing flooding and coastal erosion. Continue reading
Aug 15 Many in U.S. doubt their individual impact on fighting climate change By Hannah Fingerhut, Associated Press Roughly two-thirds of Americans say the U.S. federal government, developed countries abroad and corporations and industries have a large responsibility to address climate change. Continue reading
Aug 15 Starbucks asks labor board to temporarily halt union votes By Dee-Ann Durbin, Associated Press The request came Monday in response to a board employee's allegations that regional NLRB officials improperly coordinated with union organizers. Continue reading
Aug 14 Watch 6:13 Democrats celebrate legislative win in passing of climate, health and tax bill Congressional Democrats are celebrating a landmark legislative victory after passing the Inflation Reduction Act, which President Biden is set to sign into law this week. Meanwhile, the Justice Department is investigating Donald Trump for potentially violating the Espionage Act after… Continue watching
Aug 12 WATCH: Pelosi says Inflation Reduction Act is 'historic and transformative' By Associated Press Pelosi also commented on the retrieval of documents from former President Donald Trump's Florida estate, calling it a "very serious" situation. Continue reading