The AFL-CIO investment arm also is pressing other tech and media firms on the issue, including Walt Disney Co., Netflix Inc. and Warner Bros. Discovery Inc.
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Appellate judge refuses to halt Trump’s $454 million fraud penalty while he appeals
For every day he doesn’t pay, Trump said he’s facing $115,000 in accrued interest on the judgment, which is ‘beyond any permissible or constitutional scope of disgorgement.’
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Humorously morose comedian Richard Lewis, who recently starred on ‘Curb Your Enthusiasm,’ dies at 76
The acclaimed comedian, known for exploring his neuroses in frantic, stream-of-consciousness diatribes while dressed in all-black, died at age 76.
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Congressional leaders reach tentative deal to prevent a government shutdown, say sources
Under the new plan being finalized, Congress would temporarily extend funding for one set of federal agencies through March 8 and for another set through March 22.
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U.S., Philippines pay highest economic price for climate-fueled weather
The 10 countries where floods and storms leave the biggest dent in GDP are identified in a new Swiss Re report.
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Boeing gets 90-day ultimatum from FAA to fix its safety culture
The deadline follows a blunt assessment this week of shortfalls in Boeing’s safety culture after a yearlong examination by a panel of experts.
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Bitcoin surges past $60,000 with enthusiasts eyeing record highs
Bitcoin has more than tripled in value since the start of last year, climbing back from a 64% plunge in 2022, in a remarkable comeback from a series of crypto-industry scandals and bankruptcies.
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Mitch McConnell will step down as the Senate Republican leader in November
His decision punctuates a powerful ideological transition underway in the Republican Party, from Ronald Reagan’s brand of strong international alliances, to the often isolationist populism of former President Donald Trump.
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Wildfire grows into 2nd-largest in Texas history as flames menace multiple small towns
The encroaching flames caused the main facility that disassembles America’s nuclear arsenal to pause operations Tuesday night, but it was open for normal work on Wednesday.
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Biden signs order to better protect Americans’ health records, financial data
The order is aimed at better protecting Americans’ personal data on everything from biometrics and health records to finances and geolocation from foreign adversaries like China and Russia.