Israel, US test missile defense system in Alaska
Israel and the United States say they have successfully tested a jointly developed missile defense system in Alaska. Interested in Israel? Add Israel as an interest to stay up to…
Macy's pulls product after complaints of body shaming
Retail giant Macy’s pulled from its shelves dishes featuring portion sizes as types of jeans after some customers complained that the product encouraged body shaming. Source link
Despite calls to start over, US health system covers 90%
America’s much-maligned health care system is covering 9 out of 10 people, a fact that hasn’t stopped the 2020 presidential candidates from refighting battles about how to provide coverage, from…
Troubled SC nuclear firm kept radioactive trash in leaky bin
Federal authorities say a nuclear plant in South Carolina kept radioactive trash in a leaky 40-foot shipping container, raising concerns that uranium has once again seeped into the surrounding soil.…
The Latest: UN concerned heat heading for Greenland
The Latest on Europe’s heat wave (all times local): Interested in Climate Change? Add Climate Change as an interest to stay up to date on the latest Climate Change news,…
Justice Department OKs T-Mobile’s $26 billion deal with Sprint
U.S. regulators have approved T-Mobile’s $26.5 billion takeover of rival Sprint, despite fears of higher prices and job cuts, in a deal that would leave just three major cellphone companies…
Black rag dolls meant to be abused are pulled from stores
Black rag dolls that came with instructions to “find a wall” and slam the toy against it have been pulled from three stores after customers and a lawmaker said they…
Congresswoman rethinks colorful hats after telephone threat
A Florida congresswoman known for her colorful hats says she’s rethinking her signature headwear following a telephone threat. The Miami Herald reports Democrat Rep. Frederica Wilson received the call at…
Feds find potential fraud in student loan repayment plans
Tens of thousands of federal student loan borrowers may be getting their monthly payments lowered by lying about their income and family size, yet the U.S. Education Department is doing…
Asian shares fall ahead of US-China trade talks
Asian shares are lower Friday as investors continued to watch the brewing trade conflict between China and the U.S., and any signs of what’s in store from central banks. Japan’s…