Oct 26 Watch Debate over Ye’s popularity continues as companies cut ties after his antisemitic remarks By John Yang, Dorothy Hastings Adidas ended a multi-billion dollar business deal with Ye, formerly known as Kanye West, saying his antisemitic remarks went against the company’s values. Since the controversy erupted, Foot Locker, Balenciaga, talent agency CAA and Vogue’s Anna Wintour are among those… Continue watching
Oct 26 Second railroad union rejects deal over lack of paid sick time, adding to strike worries By Josh Funk, Associated Press A second railroad union has rejected its deal with the major U.S. freight railroads, reflecting workers' increasing frustration with the lack of paid sick time in the industry. Continue reading
Oct 26 EU Commission proposes tougher pollution restrictions By Associated Press The European Union’s executive arm sought on Wednesday to toughen up pollution restrictions to ensure that harmful pollutants are eliminated by 2050 to potentially save the lives of hundreds of thousands of people. Continue reading
Oct 26 WATCH: Israeli President Isaac Herzog warns Biden of mounting Iran ‘challenge’ By Aamer Madhani, Zeke Miller, Associated Press President Joe Biden held Oval Office talks with Israeli President Isaac Herzog, with the Israeli leader warning of a mounting Iranian "challenge."… Continue reading
Oct 26 WATCH: Kamala Harris announces $1 billion in grants for electric school buses By Matthew Daly, Associated Press The Biden administration is making the grants available as part of a wider effort to accelerate the transition to zero-emission vehicles and reduce air pollution near schools and communities. Continue reading
Oct 26 Low-wage workers bear financial burden of denied abortions By Anne D'Innocenzio, Alexandra Olson, Associated Press It has always been difficult to be pregnant on the job and to raise a child, but especially so for low-wage workers. They are more likely to work in physically demanding roles with fewer labor protections and less flexibility than… Continue reading
Oct 26 Most in U.S. want more action on climate change, says AP-NORC poll By Matthew Daly, Nuha Dolby, Associated Press Nearly two-thirds of Americans think the federal government is not doing enough to fight climate change, according to a new poll that shows limited public awareness about a sweeping new law that commits the U.S. to its largest ever investment… Continue reading
Oct 26 Vladimir Putin monitors practice launches by Russia’s nuclear forces By Associated Press Russian President Vladimir Putin has monitored drills of the country's strategic nuclear forces involving multiple practice launches of ballistic and cruise missiles. Continue reading
Oct 26 WATCH: State Department holds news briefing as Russia continues ‘dirty bomb’ rhetoric By Associated Press State Department spokesman Ned Price holds a news briefing on Wednesday as NATO and Russia's military staged separate nuclear exercises Wednesday as Russian president Vladimir Putin again stood firm on the internationally rejected claim that Ukraine plans to set off… Continue reading
Oct 26 Gunmen attack major Shiite holy site in Iran, killing 15 and wounding dozens By Associated Press Wednesday's attack came as thousands of protesters elsewhere in Iran marked a symbolic 40 days since a woman's death in custody ignited the biggest anti-government movement in over a decade. Continue reading