Japan asks China to urge citizens to halt harassment after start of Fukushima wastewater release
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has asked China to urge its citizens to halt acts of harassment, including crank calls and stone throwing at Japanese diplomatic facilities and schools, in response to Japan's release of treated radioactive wastewater from the damaged Fukushima nuclear power plant
2023-08-29 10:45
Japan’s Jobless Rate Rises in Slight Negative Signal for BOJ
Japan’s unemployment rate rose for the first time in four months in July, in a slightly negative signal
2023-08-29 08:55
Mexico sends 1,200 more troops to Michoacan state after weekend of cartel violence
The Mexican government says it has sent 1,200 more troops to the cartel-dominated western state of Michoacan after a weekend of violence
2023-08-29 08:54
As worker actions continue nationwide, White House highlights how administration is helping unions
As worker actions continue from Hollywood to Detroit, and new labor unions crop up nationally, the White House on Monday was highlighting its effort to bolster worker organizing throughout the U_S_ President Joe Biden is counting on critical labor support as he campaigns for a second term in office, holding his first re-election campaign rally at a Pennsylvania union hall in June, declaring: “I’m proud to be the most pro-union president in American history.”
2023-08-29 03:20
Poland is investigating disruptions to train traffic from unauthorized radio signals
Polish security authorities are investigating multiple cases of disruption to railway traffic, after unauthorized radio signals stopped several trains over the weekend
2023-08-29 03:19
New tool will allow college athletes to report gambling suspicions to a sports wagering monitor
A digital platform where college athletes can alert their administrations anonymously to improper or illegal conduct by coaches, teammates or others is expanding to allow them to report suspected gambling activity
2023-08-29 02:15
‘Gran Turismo’ takes weekend box office crown over ‘Barbie’ after all
The box office results are in and Sony’s racing movie “Gran Turismo” won the weekend over “Barbie” after all
2023-08-29 00:46
UK air traffic control says it has fixed a technical problem that sparked delays and cancellations
Britain’s air traffic control system says it has fixed a “technical issue” that caused heavy delays and cancellations
2023-08-29 00:19
As Idalia nears, Florida officals warn of 'potentially widespread' gas contamination: What to know
Florida officials are warning drivers of “potentially widespread fuel contamination” impacting gas stations across the state's west coast as residents brace for Tropical Storm Idalia’s expected landfall later this week
2023-08-28 23:59
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer to call on Democrats to codify 'Obamacare' into state law
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer will call on lawmakers to pass legislation proactively protecting key provisions in the Affordable Care Act during a speech Wednesday where she'll outline her legislative priorities for the second half of the year
2023-08-28 23:56
Biden’s Commerce Secretary Raimondo Says Trade Can Stabilize US-China Ties
One of the key architects of US measures to deny China advanced technology came to Beijing with an
2023-08-28 21:47
Iran summons Swiss diplomat over US seizure of Iranian crude oil that's now at port in Houston
Iran has summoned a Swiss diplomat over the apparent U.S. seizure of Iranian crude oil from a ship that sat for months off Texas
2023-08-28 20:20