Biden’s student loan plan could be a protracted legal battle
The White House’s use of emergency powers to bring about widespread debt relief could be ripe for challenges.
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GM’s Cruise recalls self-driving software involved in June crash
Autonomous driving company Cruise and US regulators said today that the General Motors subsidiary had recalled software used on 80 vehicles after two people were… Read More »GM’s Cruise recalls self-driving software involved in June crash
Does this fisherman have the right to be in a billionaire’s backyard?
A battle along Colorado’s waterways pits an alliance of whitewater rafters and amateur fishermen against some of the nation’s wealthiest landowners, tarnishing its image of… Read More »Does this fisherman have the right to be in a billionaire’s backyard?
Kidnapped Pennsylvania girl found more than 150 miles away in Brooklyn without shoes on, officials say
A 13-year-old Pennsylvania girl abducted Wednesday was found more than 150 miles away in New York City without shoes on, officials said, noting there was… Read More »Kidnapped Pennsylvania girl found more than 150 miles away in Brooklyn without shoes on, officials say
Trans researchers want Google Scholar to stop naming them
Choosing her new name made Tess Tanenbaum think about many questions. Am I Josie or a Hanna? Should it resemble her previous male name? What… Read More »Trans researchers want Google Scholar to stop naming them
Donald Trump will soon be indicted. This is why
It gives me no joy to write this piece. Even a cursory review of the redacted version of the affidavit filed in support of the… Read More »Donald Trump will soon be indicted. This is why
Debt-ridden Sri Lanka reaches first deal for IMF Bailout
The package includes nearly $3 billion in loans for an island nation that has impeached its president during a devastating economic crisis.
Inflation tightens grip on Europe
Eurozone price increases hit another record in August, with Estonia hitting 25 percent and eight other countries posting double-digit annual inflation.
Behind Google Worker Protests of an Israeli Government Cloud Deal
Ariel Koren, a Google employee who became the face of workers’ protests against the company’s contract with the Israeli government announced her resignation yesterday. The… Read More »Behind Google Worker Protests of an Israeli Government Cloud Deal
Snap lays off 20% of employees and restructures
Snapchat’s creator shut down some of its products and appointed a Chief Operating Officer amid financial difficulties.
Crist resigns from Congress, gives no reasons to leave before his term is up
US Representative Charlie Crist, the Democratic nominee for governor of Florida, resigns early from Congress, leaving the Pinellas County seat vacant until after the November… Read More »Crist resigns from Congress, gives no reasons to leave before his term is up
Eurozone inflation hits 9.1 percent, driven by energy and food prices
The rate, a new record, came as nine countries registered double-digit inflation during the year through August.
Aaron Judge gets closer to 61 home runs
Associated Press Judge hits 51st HR as Yankees slip, top Angels 7-4 Aaron Judge rolls into September with Roger Maris firmly in sight. Two impressive… Read More »Aaron Judge gets closer to 61 home runs
Eurozone inflation sets the stage for another major rate hike
The European Central Bank, meeting next week, is expected to raise interest rates again to curb inflation in the eurozone, which has just set a… Read More »Eurozone inflation sets the stage for another major rate hike
Russia again stops natural gas flows to Germany
Gazprom said the Nord Stream 1 pipeline will undergo maintenance for three days, raising concerns about a complete halt to Russian gas supplies to Germany.
