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American Samoans’ Citizenship Status Still In Limbo After Judge Issues Stay
After ruling on Thursday that anyone born in American Samoa should be recognized as a U.S. citizen, the same judge on Friday decided to put the order on hold until the issue is resolved on appeal. Continue Reading American Samoans’ Citizenship Status Still In Limbo After Judge Issues Stay
U.N. Climate Summit Goes To Extra Time, But Ends With Major Questions Unresolved
The talks showed deep divisions, as small countries highly vulnerable to rising seas and powerful storms were at odds with wealthy, high-emitting countries like the United States. Continue Reading U.N. Climate Summit Goes To Extra Time, But Ends With Major Questions Unresolved
All 7 Democratic Candidates Scheduled To Debate Threaten To Skip Over Labor Dispute At Venue
Joe Biden, Elizabeth Warren, Bernie Sanders and others say they won’t attend next week’s debate at Loyola Marymount University unless a subcontractor negotiates with striking culinary workers. Continue Reading All 7 Democratic Candidates Scheduled To Debate Threaten To Skip Over Labor Dispute At Venue
House Judiciary Committee Approves 2 Articles Of Impeachment Against President Trump
After an abrupt end to a contentious day of debate, the panel reconvened Friday morning to pass the articles on party-line votes. The full House of Representatives is expected to vote next week. Continue Reading House Judiciary Committee Approves 2 Articles Of Impeachment Against President Trump
YouTube Announces New Anti-Harassment Policy To Fight Racial, Gender, LGBTQ Abuse
The Google-owned company has faced scrutiny in the past for failing to protect its users from harassment. It announced new policies Wednesday in an attempt to address the criticism. Continue Reading YouTube Announces New Anti-Harassment Policy To Fight Racial, Gender, LGBTQ Abuse
Harvey Weinstein Reaches Tentative $25 Million Deal To Settle Sex Misconduct Claims
It isn’t clear how many of Weinstein’s accusers will agree to the deal. He still faces a criminal trial in New York next month on charges of sexually assaulting two women. Continue Reading Harvey Weinstein Reaches Tentative $25 Million Deal To Settle Sex Misconduct Claims
If You’re A Salaried Worker In Washington, You May Soon Be Eligible For Overtime With New Rules
The Department of Labor and Industries finalized the rules Wednesday and will phase them in by 2028. By that time, salaried workers making up to about $83,400 a year will be entitled to time-and-a-half pay if they work more than 40 hours per week. Continue Reading If You’re A Salaried Worker In Washington, You May Soon Be Eligible For Overtime With New Rules
Betsy DeVos Overruled Education Department Findings On Defrauded Student Borrowers
The education secretary says many students who were defrauded by for-profit colleges don’t deserve full relief from their loans. Department memos show career staff arguing the opposite. Continue Reading Betsy DeVos Overruled Education Department Findings On Defrauded Student Borrowers
University Of Phoenix Reaches $191 Million Settlement With FTC Over Deceptive Ads
The school has 15 business days to inform eligible students, “You no longer owe any money to University of Phoenix. You don’t have to do anything to get this relief.” Continue Reading University Of Phoenix Reaches $191 Million Settlement With FTC Over Deceptive Ads
It Flew! All-Electric Seaplane Completes Milestone First Flight Near Vancouver, British Columbia
A fully electric seaplane has made its first flight over the mouth of the Fraser River near Vancouver. The maiden flight represents a milestone in the long process of reducing the aviation industry’s emissions, noise and costs by electrifying short-to-medium distance commercial flying. Continue Reading It Flew! All-Electric Seaplane Completes Milestone First Flight Near Vancouver, British Columbia
Judge Rules In Favor Of Exxon In Climate Change Fraud Case
In a three-week trial, New York state prosecutors argued that the oil company had downplayed the financial risks it faces from possible climate regulation. Attorney General Letitia James said doing so made Exxon’s assets appear more secure than they really were, which in turn affected its share price and defrauded investors. Continue Reading Judge Rules In Favor Of Exxon In Climate Change Fraud Case
House Democrats Unveil 2 Articles Of Impeachment Against President Trump
House Democrats unveiled two articles of impeachment against President Trump on Tuesday morning, charging him with abuse of power in the Ukraine affair and obstruction of Congress. Continue Reading House Democrats Unveil 2 Articles Of Impeachment Against President Trump
