
US commerce secretary warns China will be 'uninvestable' without action on raids, fines
Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo says she warned Chinese leaders that U.S. businesses might stop investing in their country without prompt action to address complaints about worsening conditions due to raids on firms, unexplained fines and unpredictable official behavior
2023-08-31 06:23

IATA urges Mexico to seek alternatives to flight cuts at capital airport
By Kylie Madry MEXICO CITY The International Air Transport Association (IATA) on Wednesday urged the Mexican government to
2023-08-31 03:24

Critical fire weather arrives in Northern California's interior; PG&E cuts power to 8,400 customers
Gusty winds and low humidity have brought a high risk of wildfires to the interior of Northern California
2023-08-31 02:49

Hollywood's working class turns to nonprofit funds to make ends meet during the strike
Hollywood crew members are turning to nonprofits like the Entertainment Community Fund for assistance as they have also lost work during the writer and actors strikes
2023-08-31 01:53

Court upholds Michael Avenatti's conviction for plotting to extort up to $25 million from Nike
A federal appeals court has upheld disgraced lawyer Michael Avenatti’s conviction for plotting to extort up to $25 million from shoe giant Nike – one of several legal messes that have landed him behind bars
2023-08-31 01:20

American Airlines flight attendants vote to authorize a strike, although a walkout still unlikely
Flight attendants at American Airlines say they are willing to strike as negotiations for pay raises drag on
2023-08-31 00:53

Disgraced lawyer Michael Avenatti fails to overturn Nike extortion conviction
By Jonathan Stempel NEW YORK A federal appeals court on Wednesday refused to overturn Michael Avenatti's conviction for
2023-08-31 00:23

After Tesla relaxes monitoring of drivers using its Autopilot technology, US regulators seek answers
Tesla is letting some drivers use its Autopilot driver-assist system for extended periods without making them put their hands on the steering wheel, a development that has drawn concern from U.S. safety regulators
2023-08-30 20:22

Austria Caps Home Rent Increases to Ease Inflation Pressure
Austria’s government will limit rent increases for most people who don’t own homes in response to calls for
2023-08-30 18:56

Millions more workers would be entitled to overtime pay under a proposed Biden administration rule
The Biden administration is proposing a new rule that would make 3.6 million more U.S. workers eligible for overtime pay, reviving an Obama-era policy effort that was ultimately scuttled in court
2023-08-30 18:52

Russia earns less from oil and spends more on war. So far, sanctions are working like a slow poison
The Russian currency has stabilized after dipping below 100 rubles to the U.S. dollar — but that doesn't mean the pressure is off Russia's economy
2023-08-30 15:23

Stock market today: Asian shares boosted by Wall Street rise on consumer confidence and jobs
Asian shares are trading higher, boosted by a Wall Street rally that came on positive reports on consumer confidence and job openings
2023-08-30 14:50