Sep 07 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. Continue reading
Sep 07 Watch 5:04 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… Continue watching
Sep 07 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. Continue reading
Sep 07 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. Continue reading
Sep 07 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. Continue reading
Sep 07 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. Continue reading
Sep 07 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. Continue reading
Sep 06 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. Continue reading
Sep 06 Watch 4:15 News Wrap: Manhunt for stabbing spree suspect in Canada, Juul agrees to $440M settlement In our news wrap Tuesday, a manhunt in Canada continues for the remaining suspect in Sunday's stabbing spree that killed 10 people, electronic cigarette maker Juul Labs will pay nearly $440 million over allegations that its marketing triggered a surge… Continue watching
Sep 06 Internet service providers drop challenge to Maine's 'opt-in' privacy law By Patrick Whittle, Associated Press Maine created one of the toughest standards in the nation for internet service providers in 2020 when it began enforcing an "opt-in" web privacy standard. Continue reading