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Democrats don't see the economy like everyone else right now

By Laura Santhanam

More than half of Americans think President Joe Biden has made the economy weaker, according to the latest PBS NewsHour/NPR/Marist poll…

Greece incentivizes state workers to save power

By Nicholas Paphitis, Associated Press

Greece's government has announced a carrot-and-stick drive to cut public sector energy use by 10 percent this year. It's linking compliance to funding and urging state employees to switch off lights and appliances when leaving the office.

FDA panel backs much-debated ALS drug in rare turnaround

By Matthew Perrone, Associated Press

A panel of federal health advisers voted Wednesday to recommend approval for an experimental drug to treat Lou Gehrig’s disease, a remarkable turnaround for the much-debated medication that was previously rejected by the same group.

News Wrap: Putin vows to continue Ukraine invasion, Obamas unveil White House portraits

In our news wrap Wednesday, Russian President Vladimir Putin is defying pressure to halt the war in Ukraine and insisting Moscow will forge ahead, former President Obama and former First Lady Michelle Obama unveiled their official portraits at the White…

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Central California keeps on trucking with new manufacturing and transportation jobs

By Cresencio Rodriguez-Delgado

A plan to transform the region into a destination for manufacturing and transportation jobs is getting a boost.

Seattle teachers go on strike over pay, staffing issues

By Gene Johnson, Associated Press

Seattle Public Schools canceled Wednesday's first day of school after teachers voted overwhelmingly to authorize a strike over issues that include pay, mental health support, and staffing ratios for special education and multilingual students.

Starbucks to rehire 7 fired Memphis workers after losing appeal

By Dee-Ann Durbin, Associated Press

Starbucks says the workers violated company policy by reopening the store after closing time and inviting a television crew inside. But the National Labor Relations Board determined the company was interfering with the workers' right to organize.

New UK Prime Minister Liz Truss vows energy relief, rules out windfall tax

By Jill Lawless, Associated Press

U.K. Prime Minister Liz Truss has ruled out a windfall tax on oil companies to pay for her plans to tackle the energy crisis.

Major League Baseball Players Association joins the AFL-CIO

By Stephen Whyno, Associated Press

The move comes as the MLBPA is attempting to unionize minor leaguers and in the aftermath of a nearly 100-day lockout that delayed the start of the season.

U.S. men's and women's soccer teams formally sign equal pay agreements

By Anne M. Peterson, Associated Press

Representatives for the men's and women's U.S. national teams signed their historic collective bargaining agreements with U.S. Soccer, formally closing a long and acrimonious fight over equal pay.