Jul 03 New workplace accommodations for pregnant people are now in effect. Here’s what they cover By Chabeli Carrazana, The 19th The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act, which is now in effect, requires employers provide accommodations to pregnant workers for everything from pregnancy through the postpartum period, including time off to recover. Continue reading
Jul 03 How to stay cool and safe during a heat wave By Rio Yamat, Associated Press Scorching heat across the U.S. already has caused more than a dozen deaths in Texas alone and led to mounting misery from the Pacific Northwest to the South. And the official end of summer is still months away. Continue reading
Jul 03 Balitmore police search for suspects after deadly weekend block party shooting By Juliet Linderman, Associated Press Police in Baltimore say more than one person is suspected of opening fire during a holiday weekend block party in Baltimore that killed two and wounding 30 others, many of them under 18. Continue reading
Jul 03 U.S. passport application backup causes uncertainty, thwarts plans for would-be travelers By Laurie Kellman, Rebecca Santana, David Koenig, Associated Press With family dreams and big money on the line, passport seekers describe a slow-motion agony of waiting, worrying, holding the line, refreshing the screen, complaining to Congress, paying extra fees and following incorrect directions. Continue reading
Jul 02 EPA faces lawsuit from 10 states over emissions standards for residential wood-burning stoves By Associated Press Attorneys general from 10 states plan to sue the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, saying its failure to review and ensure emissions standards for residential wood-burning stoves has allowed the continued sale of appliances that could worsen pollution. Continue reading
Jul 02 Watch 2:04 News Wrap: Baltimore party ends in tragedy with deadly gun violence In our news wrap Sunday, overnight shootings at a Baltimore block party and Wichita nightclub have left two dead and dozens injured, more than 700 protestors were arrested during a fifth straight night of violent riots over the fatal police… Continue watching
Jul 02 Watch 7:21 What the Supreme Court’s latest term tells us about its future direction By John Yang, Andrew Corkery The U.S. Supreme Court ended its term this past week with the six conservative justices again flexing their supermajority to make big changes in law and society. Marcia Coyle, the PBS NewsHour’s Supreme Court analyst, joins John Yang to discuss… Continue watching
Jul 02 Unionized hotel workers in Southern California go on strike for better pay and benefits By Associated Press Thousands of hotel workers in Southern California walked off the job on Sunday, demanding higher pay and better benefits in what the union is calling the largest strike in its history. Continue reading
Jul 02 What to know about the 4th of July’s origins and traditions By Jim Salter, Associated Press Here are five things to know about the Fourth of July, including the origin of the holiday and how fireworks became part of the tradition. Continue reading
Jul 02 Far-right group Moms for Liberty poised to clash with teachers unions over school board races nationwide By Ali Swenson, Associated Press Moms for Liberty, a far-right “parental rights” group that has sought to take over school boards in multiple states, is looking to expand those efforts across the country and to other education posts in 2024 and beyond. Continue reading