Lyft rolls out driver-relief program as US fuel prices climb
March 25 (Reuters) – Ride-hailing company Lyft said on Wednesday it will roll out a temporary driver-relief program in the United States, as higher gasoline prices squeeze earnings for gig workers. A sharp rise in fuel costs,
Supreme Court sides with Cox Communications in a copyright fight with record labels over downloads
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Wednesday sided with internet service provider Cox Communications in its copyright fight with record labels over illegal music downloads by Cox customers. The justices ruled unanimously that Cox bears no
The Latest: DHS officials to give update to Congress as travel delays worsen
As travel disruptions deepen and senators race to clinch a proposal to end the Homeland Security shutdown, House lawmakers are holding a hearing at 10 a.m. ET to discuss the impacts of the funding lapse. Senators are
Most Americans say US military action against Iran has gone too far, in new AP-NORC poll
WASHINGTON (AP) — Most Americans believe recent U.S. military action against Iran has gone too far, and many are worried about affording gasoline, according to a new AP-NORC poll. As the war launched by the U.S. and
US Supreme Court backs Cox in fight over pirated music
By Blake Brittain WASHINGTON, March 25 (Reuters) – The U.S. Supreme Court ruled on Wednesday Cox Communications cannot be held liable for piracy by its internet service subscribers of songs owned by Sony Music, Warner Music Group,
World Food Prize goes to food safety scientist for preventing millions of cases of foodborne illness
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — A scientist who pioneered the modern food processing safety standards used around the world was awarded this year’s World Food Prize, the organization announced Wednesday, crediting his work for averting millions of
The NAACP names ex-DOJ civil rights chief Kristen Clarke as its top lawyer
The NAACP, the oldest civil rights organization in the U.S., has hired a former Biden Justice Department official to head its legal advocacy work. Kristen Clarke, who previously led the DOJ’s Civil Rights Division, will be the
Savannah Guthrie in NBC News interview appeals for help finding her missing mother
A tearful Savannah Guthrie, in her first interview since her 84-year-old mother was apparently abducted from her Arizona home, said that “someone needs to do the right thing” and come forward with information to help the investigation.
Means’ surgeon general nomination is stalled as senators question her experience and vaccine stance
NEW YORK (AP) — Wellness influencer Dr. Casey Means’ nomination to be U.S. surgeon general is stalled a month after senators of both major political parties grilled her on vaccines and other health topics during a tense
US import prices post largest gain in nearly four years in February
WASHINGTON, March 25 (Reuters) – U.S. import prices increased by the most in nearly four years in February as energy costs surged in anticipation of conflict in the Middle East, adding to signs that inflation is poised