Montana clinic files for bankruptcy following $6 million judgment over false asbestos claims
A health clinic in a Montana town plagued by deadly asbestos contamination has filed for bankruptcy protection after a judge ordered it to pay the government almost $6 million in penalties and damages for submitting false asbestos claims
2023-08-10 02:17
Under Biden, US oil production is poised to break Trump-era records
Critics accuse President Joe Biden of waging a war on the oil industry that is hurting consumers at the gas pump. And yet, on his watch, US oil production is poised to shatter all-time records set during the Trump administration.
2023-08-10 01:50
Special counsel got search warrant for Twitter to turn over info on Trump's account, documents say
Special counsel Jack Smith’s team obtained a search warrant in January for records related to former President Donald Trump’s Twitter account, and a judge levied a $350,000 fine on the company for a delay in complying
2023-08-10 01:20
Millions scramble to afford energy bills amid heat waves, but federal program to help falls short
As climate change ratchets up temperatures across the U.S., millions of the poorest Americans grapple with enduring perilous heat or paying costly air conditioning bills
2023-08-10 00:59
Iraq water crisis could have regional consequences, UN human rights chief warns
The United Nations’ human rights chief has warned that Iraq’s water crisis could affect other countries in the region
2023-08-10 00:55
The end-call button on your iPhone could move soon. What to know about Apple's iOS 17 change
The location of Apple’s red end-call button is set to slightly move with upcoming iOS 17 updates to the phone app, so be wary of your thumb’s muscle memory
2023-08-10 00:25
Hollywood strike matches the 100-day mark of the last writers' strike in 2007-2008
The Hollywood writers strike has reached the 100-day mark, matching the length of the landmark 2007-2008 strike
2023-08-09 23:59
Severe storms lead to unprecedented $34 billion in US insured losses so far this year, Swiss Re says
Waves of severe thunderstorms in the U.S. during the first half of this year led to $34 billion in insured losses, an unprecedented level of financial damage in such a short time as climate change contributes to the frequency and severity of violent meteorological events
2023-08-09 23:56
Angry villagers in England call for the quirky Crooked House pub to be rebuilt following demolition
Villagers in central England are fuming after one of Britain’s quirkiest pubs burned down and was reduced to rubble by a digger before a fire investigation was completed
2023-08-09 23:28
If you've ever wanted to be in 'Hamilton,' you can now do so — on Roblox
The landmark Broadway musical “Hamilton” has landed on Roblox, turning the innovative stage show into an immersive online environment for a new generation
2023-08-09 22:59
US, Saudi Talks on Potential Israel Normalization Intensify
Talks between Saudi Arabia and the US about the kingdom formally recognizing Israel have intensified, though there’s still
2023-08-09 22:57
Biden administration to announce new bans on investments in China meant to protect national security
President Joe Biden's administration plans to detail new rules Wednesday limiting US investments in advanced technology industries in China, according to people familiar with the plans, in an effort to protect national security at a moment of heightened tension with Beijing.
2023-08-09 21:54