Trump EPA gutting limits on certain forever chemicals, delaying deadline to reduce others
In a rare acceptance of regulations adopted during the Biden administration, the Trump-led Environmental Protection Agency is backing the first national limits on a pair of toxic forever chemicals contaminating the ...Read more
Orlando attorney John Morgan won't say he's running for governor. But he is starting a new party
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — People have been asking John Morgan to run for governor and talking about his potential candidacy for so long, the Orlando celebrity lawyer told a local political club, “that I became like a ...Read more
Kristi Noem mocked for wanting a new jet like Trump
At least one Democrat on the House Appropriations Committee wants to know why her subcommittee is being asked to approve funding for a new jet to be used by Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem.
“My ...Read more
Boston City Council passes ranked-choice voting system change for local elections
The Boston City Council passed a home rule petition that seeks to implement a ranked-choice voting system for city elections, that would see voters rank multiple candidates by order of preference rather than cast a single ...Read more
US-Saudi $142 billion defense deal sparks questions, few answers
The Trump administration called its $142 billion defense deal with Saudi Arabia “the largest defense sales agreement in history.” Critics aren’t so sure.
The deal, announced as part of U.S. President Donald Trump’...Read more
Haiti gang leader denies ties to 400 Mawozo group, or role in kidnapping U.S. missionaries
Germine Joly, the Haitian gang leader who ran a gunrunning conspiracy and kidnapping racket from the inside of a Haitian jail, denied any gang affiliation or role in the kidnapping of 16 U.S. missionaries as he took the ...Read more
Medicaid cuts would paint uncertain future for millions in Georgia
Medicaid is on the chopping block in Washington, D.C., and by extension throughout the rest of the country.
The cuts being pushed by Republicans in the U.S. House of Representatives would be felt in nursing homes, ...Read more
Karen Read retrial gets back to forensic evidence
DEDHAM, Mass. — The Karen Read retrial returned to examining physical evidence in the case after multiple days examining a lack of professionalism by certain case investigators.
The day also included testimony from ...Read more
UnitedHealth Is Being Probed for Medicare Fraud, WSJ Says
UnitedHealth Group Inc. is under criminal investigation for possible Medicare fraud, the Wall Street Journal reported, citing unidentified people familiar with the matter.
The Justice Department has had a probe into the ...Read more
Proposal to limit hunting of coyotes draws ire of California ranchers, farmers
A proposal to regulate the killing of coyotes in California has drawn fierce opposition from ranchers and farmers, who say they need to be able to control the wild canines to protect livestock and pets.
Dozens of people ...Read more
How a worm perpetuated wildfires in northern Minnesota
Wildfires are burning through thousands of acres of forest in Northern Minnesota, damaging buildings and forcing residents to evacuate their homes.
The yet-to-be-contained Camp House fire, Jenkins Creek fire and Munger ...Read more
Katie Thurston feeling best she has in months
Katie Thurston is "feeling the best" she has in months.
The 34-year-old reality star announced in February she had been diagnosed with breast cancer, and the following month, she revealed it had been categorised as stage ...Read more
Cassie Ventura was suicidal over Sean 'Diddy' Combs flashbacks
Cassie Ventura considered taking her own life due to flashbacks over the alleged abuse she experienced from Sean 'Diddy' Comes.
The 'Only Me and You' hitmaker has been giving evidence against her former partner - who has ...Read more
Maren Morris 'nervous' before first date with a woman
Maren Morris was "nervous" before her first date with a woman.
The 35-year-old singer - who has five-year-old son Hayes with former husband Ryan Hurd - came out as bisexual last year and she's now told of how ...Read more
This Southland boat company wants to electrify the Port of Los Angeles
An electric boat company with roots in Torrance is taking steps to bring battery-powered workboats and charging infrastructure to the Port of Los Angeles, where diesel-burning vessels emit tons of carbon dioxide.
Arc Boat...Read more
Waymo recalls more than 1,200 automated vehicles after minor crashes
Waymo, the autonomous ride-hailing company that launched its services in Los Angeles late last year, is recalling more than 1,200 vehicles due to a software defect, the National Highway Traffic Safety Assn. said Wednesday....Read more
Colorado Gov. Jared Polis signs laws ordering universal health care study, emergency abortion protections
DENVER — Gov. Jared Polis on Wednesday signed a pair of health care bills that will enshrine federal protections for emergency care in state law and potentially start Colorado down the path of universal health care.
The...Read more
Disney parks boss Josh D'Amaro touts Mouse House bona fides as succession chatter rages
Disney Experiences Chairman Josh D'Amaro brought his mouse ears to Wall Street Wednesday, in what is seen as part of a high-profile tryout to determine which of the Burbank entertainment giant's executives has the mettle ...Read more
Missouri voters approved sick leave for workers. Republicans just repealed it
Missouri workers will lose new sick leave protections approved by voters last fall, after Republican lawmakers on Wednesday repealed a ballot measure that garnered widespread public support.
The Senate voted 22-11 to roll...Read more
LA council backs $30 minimum wage for hotels, despite warnings from tourism industry
The Los Angeles City Council voted Wednesday to approve a sweeping package of minimum wage increases for workers in the tourism industry, despite objections from business leaders who warned that the region is already ...Read more
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