Amazon strike: Minnesota workers demand safer working conditions
Prime Day is the biggest event of the year for Amazon, which has built one of the most efficient supply chains in the world. But some warehouse workers say they…
Venezuelan authorities arrest 2 Guaidó security guards
Venezuelan authorities have detained two members of opposition leader Juan Guaidó’s security team, keeping pressure on their U.S.-backed adversary even as the two sides hold talks aimed at finding a…
Cuba debuts modern Chinese train as rail overhaul begins
The first train using new equipment from China pulled out of Havana Saturday, hauling excited passengers on the start of a 915-kilometer (516-mile) journey to the eastern end of the…
US budget deficit jumps 23% through June
The U.S. budget deficit increased by $140 billion during the first nine months of this budget year to $747.1 billion as government revenues and spending both hit records. The Treasury…
Dow Jones industrials cross 27,000 points for first time
A turbulent day on Wall Street ended in the record books Thursday as the Dow Jones Industrial Average climbed above 27,000 for the first time and the S&P 500 index…
Fox News host calls USWNT ‘unpatriotic’
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Minnesota Amazon workers plan Prime Day strike next week
Amazon workers in a suburban Minneapolis are planning to mark the company’s annual Prime Day shopping event — with a strike. Interested in Amazon? Add Amazon as an interest to…
State Department proposes $2 billion sale of arms to Taiwan
The State Department is proposing the sale of $2.2 billion in arms to Taiwan, including 108 Abrams tanks and 250 Stinger surface-to-air missiles, sidestepping protests from China. The tanks represent…
Oregon governor ready to take lead on divisive climate plan
Oregon Gov. Kate Brown said Monday that she’s ready to use her executive power to lower carbon emissions following a nine-day Republican walkout that derailed landmark climate legislation and embroiled…
Nike cancels shoe featuring early version of American flag
“Nike has chosen not to release the Air Max 1 Quick Strike Fourth of July as it featured an old version of the American flag,” Nike said in a statement…