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By JONATHAN MATTISE Associated Press NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — A Tennessee free-market nonprofit group on Wednesday joined the ranks of organizations challenging a new Biden administration labor rule that changes the criteria for classifying workers as independent contractors or employees. The Beacon Center of Tennessee filed its federal lawsuit in Nashville on behalf of two
Continue ReadingBy JONATHAN MATTISE Associated Press NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — A Tennessee free-market nonprofit group on Wednesday joined the ranks of organizations challenging a new Biden administration labor rule that changes the criteria for classifying workers as independent contractors or employees. The Beacon Center of Tennessee filed its federal lawsuit in Nashville on behalf of two
Continue ReadingBy Keely McCormick Click here for updates on this story HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Florida (WFTS) — February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month. Experts told ABC Action News that teen dating violence is more common than you may think. Advocates across the Tampa Bay area are working to spread awareness so parents can recognize warning signs
Continue ReadingSEATTLE (AP) — Boeing says the head of its 737 jetliner program is leaving the company immediately, paving the way for the aircraft maker to appoint new leadership at the troubled division. The company said Wednesday that Ed Clark had been with Boeing for 18 years. Katie Ringgold will succeed him as vice president and
Continue ReadingBy JOSEPH KRAUSS Associated Press From the earliest days of the Israel-Hamas war, the United States and much of the international community have pressed Israel to allow more humanitarian aid into the Gaza Strip. But as the fighting rages on with no end in sight, the humanitarian catastrophe there has only worsened. United Nations agencies
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By Sahar Akbarzai, Manuel Cobela and Stefano Pozzebon, CNN (CNN) — Dozens are feared to be dead after an illegal gold mine in the Venezuelan town of La Paragua collapsed, according to the town’s mayor Yorgi Arciniega. The mayor estimates dozens of people have been killed, and more are still trapped in the collapsed mine.
Continue Reading By Bill Weir, CNN Chief Climate Correspondent (CNN) — Once upon a time, gazing at the night sky was an escape from manmade messiness on Earth. Not anymore. Nearly 70 years after the launch of Sputnik, there are so many machines flying through space, astronomers worry their light pollution will soon make it impossible to
Continue ReadingBy CHRISTOPHER RUGABER AP Economics Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal Reserve officials acknowledged at their most recent meeting in January that there had been “significant progress” in reducing inflation. But some of the policymakers expressed concern that strong growth in spending and hiring could disrupt that progress. In minutes from the January 30-31 meeting, most
Continue ReadingBy Katie Lobosco, CNN Washington (CNN) — The Internal Revenue Service said Wednesday that it will begin dozens of audits this spring examining the personal use of corporate jets as it ramps up its enforcement efforts. The announcement is part of the Biden administration’s effort to tout how the IRS is using money provided by
Continue ReadingBy Web Staff Click here for updates on this story RIVERSIDE COUNTY, California (KCAL) — A Riverside County pastor has been arrested on allegations of sexually assaulting a minor. Deputies first learned of the allegations on Jan. 30, at around 2:30 p.m., when they were dispatched to reports of a past sexual assault involving a
Continue ReadingBy TIM REYNOLDS AP Basketball Writer There’s no NBA player who is a bigger fan of harness racing than Denver’s Nikola Jokic. He owns horses, goes to tracks whenever he can and even accepted one of his MVP awards while riding around at his farm in Serbia. He knows the stretch run often decides races.
Continue ReadingBy FATIMA HUSSEIN Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — First, there were trackers on Taylor Swift and other celebrities’ private jet usage. Now, there will be more scrutiny on executives’ personal use of business aircraft who write it off as a tax expense. IRS leadership said Wednesday that the agency will start up dozens of audits
Continue ReadingBy John Ramos Click here for updates on this story ANTIOCH, California (KPIX) — The library in Antioch reopened Tuesday after being abruptly closed last week over security concerns. Contra Costa County says it is now necessary to have full-time armed guards at a place where knowledge is offered for free. William Simpson understands the
Continue ReadingBy SAMYA KULLAB Associated Press KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — The U.N’s top representative in Ukraine says the U.N.’s humanitarian appeal to meet needs there is only 10% funded for 2024. That puts in jeopardy crucial assistance needed to reach those in need across frontline areas. Denise Brown says an estimated 8.5 million Ukrainians who are
Continue ReadingBy DARLENE SUPERVILLE Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Jill Biden has announced $100 million in public funding to boost research and development into women’s health. It’s the first major deliverable from the new White House Initiative on Women’s Health Research. The initiative was announced last year and is led by the first lady. The $100
Continue ReadingBy Carlos Castaneda Click here for updates on this story Walnut Creek, California (KPIX) — A man wearing a “white power” T-shirt and swastikas went on a hate-filled, antisemitic diatribe during a public comment period at a Walnut Creek City Council meeting Tuesday evening. The man, who identified himself as “Scottie,” approached the podium holding
Continue ReadingALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — Authorities say an American Airlines flight was forced to make an emergency landing at a New Mexico airport after a disruptive passenger caused a disturbance in the cabin. Other passengers said he tried to open an emergency exit door and was screaming “I want to get out.” Airport officials say Flight
Continue ReadingFLINT, Mich. (AP) — Authorities say a Michigan man whose 2-year-old daughter shot herself in the head with his revolver pleaded not guilty after becoming the first person charged under the state’s new law requiring safe storage of guns. John Potbury, Genesee County’s deputy chief assistant prosecuting attorney, says a not guilty plea was entered
Continue ReadingBy JEFF AMY Associated Press ATLANTA (AP) — Georgia lawmakers are seeking to change state law to say that officers don’t have to arrest people who refuse to sign traffic tickets. The change comes after a church deacon died in August after initially refusing to sign a citation and struggling with an Atlanta police officer.
Continue ReadingNEW YORK (AP) — A woman has been sentenced to prison for striking and killing a New York City police detective after speeding through a police roadblock while driving drunk. Thirty-five-year-old Jessica Beauvais of Long Island was sentenced Wednesday to more than 20 years in prison. She was convicted of aggravated manslaughter in October in
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