Jul 27 Senate passes bill to boost computer chip production in U.S. By Kevin Freking, Associated Press A bill designed to encourage more semiconductor companies to build chip plants in the United States passed the Senate on Wednesday as lawmakers raced to finish work on a key priority of the Biden administration. Continue reading
Jul 26 California federal judge says Uber doesn't have to offer wheelchair-accessible vehicles By Associated Press A California federal judge has rejected a legal push to require Uber to provide wheelchair-accessible vehicles, finding that such a mandate would be too onerous on the ride-hailing company. Continue reading
Jul 26 Climate disinformation continues to leave a mark as world gets hotter By David Klepper, Associated Press Wildfires, floods and soaring temperatures have made climate change real to many Americans. Yet a sizeable number continue to dismiss the scientific consensus that human activity is to blame. Continue reading
Jul 26 Watch 5:04 News Wrap: Oak Fire near Yosemite begins to slow as heat wave hits Pacific Northwest In our news wrap Tuesday, rising humidity slowed the spread of the Oak Fire burning near Yosemite National Park as a new heat wave scorches the Pacific Northwest, heavy rains inundated the St. Louis area, the Senate is set to… Continue watching
Jul 26 Watch 8:38 Federal Reserve risks recession by raising interest rates to fight inflation The Federal Reserve is expected to raise interest rates again this week by three-quarters of a point. Fed Chair Jerome Powell has made it clear he wants to substantially curb the rate of inflation. But there are serious concerns the… Continue watching
Jul 26 Consumers confidence slides for third straight month By Matt Ott, Associated Press U.S. consumer confidence slid again in July as concerns about higher prices for food and gas continue to weigh on Americans. Continue reading
Jul 26 WATCH: Biden speaks virtually with South Korea's SK group on $22 billion investment into U.S. industries By Will Weissert, Associated Press The White House says the initiative will create tens of thousands of new domestic jobs while helping ease global supply chain snarls. Continue reading
Jul 26 Biden celebrates the 32nd anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act By News Desk and Associated Press President Joe Biden celebrated the 32nd anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act on Tuesday while still maintaining isolation due to his COVID-19 diagnosis. Continue reading
Jul 26 Bill to boost the semiconductor industry, high tech research passes key Senate test By Kevin Freking, Associated Press The Senate has advanced a $280 billion bill designed to boost the U.S. semiconductor industry and to accelerate high tech research that backers say will be critical to the economy in future decades. Continue reading
Jul 26 WATCH: White House says Korean firm's $22 billion investment will mean new jobs By Associated Press South Korea's SK Group announced plans to invest $22 billion in the U.S. on industries including semiconductors, green energy and bioscience, which the White House said will create tens of thousands of domestic jobs. Continue reading