Aug 11 Plan to replace aging postal truck fleet delayed by lawsuit By David Sharp, Associated Press The Postal Service’s aging fleet of trucks is soldiering on even as a contract for greener replacement vehicles is being challenged. Continue reading
Aug 11 Democrats renew push on elections bill that Republicans vow to block By Brian Slodysko, Associated Press Democrats are renewing their push to enact their marquee elections bill. Republicans say the bill amounts to a partisan takeover of elections. Continue reading
Aug 11 Domestic violence can also take the form of economic abuse By Jean Lee, The 19th Debt, inaccessible accounts and job sabotage are all examples of financial abuse that domestic violence survivors may endure. Continue reading
Aug 11 WATCH: Hochul says she’s ready to lead following Cuomo’s exit By Marina Villeneuve, Jennifer Peltz, Associated Press In her first public remarks after the Democratic governor announced his resignation, Hochul said she would change the work culture in the state's top office. Continue reading
Aug 11 Huge California fire grows as Montana blaze threatens towns By Associated Press California’s largest single wildfire in recorded history continued to grow after destroying nearly 550 homes while authorities in Montana ordered evacuations as a wind-driven blaze roared toward several remote communities. Continue reading
Aug 11 Senate approves Democrats’ $3.5 trillion budget in latest win for Biden By Alan Fram, Associated Press Democrats have pushed a $3.5 trillion framework for bolstering family services, health, and environment programs through the Senate. Continue reading
Aug 11 Pacific Northwest braces for another multiday heat wave By Gillian Flaccus, Associated Press People in the Pacific Northwest braced for another major, multiday heat wave starting Wednesday, just over a month after record-shattering hot weather killed hundreds of the region's most vulnerable people. Continue reading
Aug 11 U.S. consumer prices rose in July but at slower pace By Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press Prices for U.S. consumers rose last month but at the slowest pace since February, a sign that Americans may gain some relief after four months of sharp increases that have imposed a financial burden on the nation's households. Continue reading
Aug 10 Houses are getting scooped up before they’re listed. It’s shutting people out of homeownership By Courtney Vinopal As U.S. home prices surge while housing inventory is at a historic low, some real estate agents say the tight market is becoming even more competitive through the practice of so-called “pocket listing” deals that are sold to buyers before… Continue reading
Aug 10 Watch 10:30 New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo to resign facing multiple allegations of sexual harassment New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Tuesday said he will resign after the state's attorney general last week released a scathing probe that found he sexually harassed at least 11 women. He will be replaced by Lt. Gov. Kathy Hochul,… Continue watching