Apr 22 Stocks open lower on Wall Street, capping another bumpy week By Associated Press Health care stocks were leading the way lower. Continue reading
Apr 21 WATCH: Biden visits quake-resistant runway development in Portland By Josh Boak, Will Weissert, Associated Press President Joe Biden opened a two-day visit to the Pacific Northwest by focusing on improvements planned for the runway and roof of the airport where he landed Thursday rather than any of the region's traditional, natural attractions. Continue reading
Apr 21 Florida Legislature votes to strip Disney of self-government after opposition to 'Don't Say Gay' bill By Anthony Izaguirre, Associated Press Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis has lashed back at the entertainment giant after it publicly declared its opposition to a new law backed by the governor that critics have dubbed "Don't Say Gay."… Continue reading
Apr 21 Musk claims he has $46.5 billion in financing lined up to buy Twitter By Tom Krishner, Matt O'Brien, Associated Press Elon Musk says he has lined up $46.5 billion in financing to buy Twitter, and he's trying to negotiate an agreement with the company. Continue reading
Apr 20 Watch 6:00 More states are legalizing marijuana sales, but where does federal legislation stand? By William Brangham, Kyle Midura New Jersey will be the latest state to allow sales of recreational marijuana -- one of 19 states where such sales are legal or about to begin. But it’s still illegal under federal law. William Brangham talks with Politico’s Natalie… Continue watching
Apr 20 Netflix loses 200,000 subscribers, projects even deeper losses this spring By Michael Liedtke, Associated Press Netflix suffered its first subscriber loss in more than a decade, causing its shares to plunge 25% in extended trading amid concerns that the pioneering streaming service may have already seen its best days. Continue reading
Apr 19 Florida court ruling on national transportation mask mandate creates patchwork of rules By Associated Press A decision by a federal judge in Florida to throw out a national mask mandate in public transportation across the U.S. has created a patchwork of rules that vary by location. Continue reading
Apr 19 Treasury Secretary Yellen, other finance leaders urge to boost fight against global food insecurity By Fatima Hussein, Paul Wiseman, Associated Press Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen has urged world finance leaders to "get concrete" as they look for ways to combat a looming crisis over food insecurity around the global that Russia's war in Ukraine has made worse. Continue reading
Apr 19 Why Etsy's latest fee increase has inspired thousands of sellers, including its most marginalized, to strike By Candice Norwood, The 19th Many sellers who live at the intersection of multiple marginalized identities, including LGBTQ+ people and those with disabilities, were already struggling before the increase. Continue reading
Apr 18 Biden administration to require U.S.-made steel and iron for infrastructure projects By Josh Boak, Associated Press New guidance issued Monday will require material for projects like bridges, highways and broadband internet funded by last year's infrastructure package be produced in the U.S. Continue reading