Home of San Francisco’s 1st same-sex spouses now a landmark
SAN FRANCISCO — The hilltop cottage belonging to a lesbian couple who were the first same-sex partners to legally marry in San Francisco has...
Facebook board’s Trump decision could have wider impacts
Since the day after the deadly Jan. 6 riots on the U.S. Capitol, former President Donald Trump's social media accounts have been silent —...
Biden repeals Trump-era rule on gig workers
NEW YORK — The Biden administration nullified a Trump-era rule Wednesday that would have made it easier to classify workers as independent contractors, blocking...
CDC sets rules for trial cruises with volunteer passengers
Cruise lines can soon begin trial voyages in U.S. waters with volunteer passengers helping test whether the ships can sail safely during a pandemic.
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WTO mulling intellectual property waivers for vaccines
GENEVA — Ambassadors from World Trade Organization countries on Wednesday plan to discuss trade rules protecting the technological know-how behind COVID-19 vaccines amid growing...
Can pot money rebuild Atlantic City? New Jersey suggests it
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. — Rebuilding the iconic Atlantic City Boardwalk to enable it to survive future severe storms; improving the look of the city's...
Stellantis CFO: Chip shortage impact remains ‘controlled’
MILAN — The Stellantis automotive company created out of the merger of Fiat Chrysler Automobiles and PSA Peugeot reported Wednesday a 14% increase in...
Small business COVID-19 relief program runs out of money
NEW YORK — The government’s key COVID-19 relief program for small businesses has run out of money.
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Jersey accuses France of unnecessary threats in fishing row
LONDON — Authorities on the island of Jersey accused France of acting disproportionately after Paris threatened to cut off electricity amid dispute over fishing...
Controversial mining operation ignoring orders to halt
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — A Tennessee gravel and sand mining operator has been ignoring a cease and desist letter for months, and opponents say its...
