Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Michael Regan says the new rules are targeting pollution that’s ‘pushing our planet to the brink.’
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As Biden celebrates computer chip factories, voters wait for the promised production to start
The president is visiting the Syracuse, New York, site where Micron Technology plans some factories.
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New York City to require warning labels for sugary foods and drinks in chain restaurants
The rule is scheduled to go into effect June 19 for prepackaged food items and Dec. 1 for other items.
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The National Enquirer was the go-to American tabloid for many years. Trump helped change that
For all the ridicule the tabloid received from “serious” journalists, Enquirer reporters hustled and broke some genuine news.
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TikTok law kicks off new showdown between Beijing and Washington. What’s coming next?
The legislation that U.S. President Biden signed this week could allow Washington to widen its scope to target other China-related apps, such as the popular e-commerce platform Temu.
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How U.S. changes to ‘noncompete’ agreements, overtime pay could affect workers
The new rules don’t take effect immediately. And they won’t benefit everyone. So what exactly would these rules mean for America’s workers?
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U.S. growth slowed sharply last quarter to 1.6% pace, reflecting an economy pressured by high rates
A surge in imports, which are subtracted from GDP, reduced first-quarter growth by nearly 1 percentage point.
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Biden picks up another big union endorsement, this one from building trades workers
The endorsement adds to Biden’s considerable union support. The United Auto Workers and the United Steelworkers Union have both backed him.
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Biden administration announces schedule for up to 12 lease sales for offshore wind energy
The five-year plan announced Wednesday includes auctions in 2024 and 2028 for areas in the Gulf of Maine.
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About 1 in 4 U.S. adults over 50 say they expect to never retire, an AARP study finds
About 70% are concerned about prices rising faster than their income.