Number of Americans without health insurance falls to new low
The decline in the number of uninsured Americans, which began last year has reached a new low of 8%, helped by lower health care premiums and out-of-pocket costs.
Amazon hit with more warehouse probes from OSHA over alleged workplace hazards
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration inspected Amazon warehouses in multiple states this week as part of a probe into workplace conditions.
Chipotle permanently closes Maine store, halting union efforts
Chipotle has permanently closed a location in Maine due to staffing issues. However, labor organizers at the Augusta store claim the company was union busting.
Kansas's pro-work welfare strategy is pushing back on Biden's foolish regulations
Kansas welfare strategy is pro-work and overcomes foolish Biden regulations. Promoting ‘employment and training' makes state one of strongest for jobs.
FDA to consider pharma company’s application for over-the-counter birth control pill
HRA Pharma's Opill could become the first over-the-counter daily birth control pill available without a prescription in the U.S.
Google offers concessions to fend off U.S. antitrust lawsuit
Google has offered concessions as a means of fending off a possible US antitrust lawsuit, offering to split parts of its business that auctions and places ads on websites.
US Postal Service rate increases takes effect Sunday
The United States Postal Service price hike, which was announced in April, takes effect Sunday. First-Class Mail prices increased by 6.5%, according to the USPS.
Secret Service Director James Murray retiring to join Snapchat as chief security officer: report
James Murray, the Director of the Secret Service, is retiring at the end of July to join Snapchat as the company's chief security officer, Reuters reports.
TSA on track to confiscate record number of firearms
Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers have stopped an average of 17 firearms at checkpoints each day over the past six months.
FDA temporarily suspends order banning Juul e-cigarette sales
The Food and Drug Administration said Tuesday it had issued an administrative stay on a June order suspending Juul e-cigarette sales while a review is conducted.
US officials unable to measure 'hiring freeze' impact, but confident current openings can limit damage
The end of the pandemic-era tech boom and proliferation of historic inflation have forced the world's biggest companies to think hard about their next moves.
Biden administration bans Russian gold imports
The U.S. Treasury Department has banned the importation of Russian gold as part of sanctions agreed upon by President Biden and other leaders at the G7.
Nike, Alaska Airlines, Dick's Sporting Goods and others covering travel costs for abortions
A growing number of companies announced they will cover travel expenses for employees who seek out-of-state abortions now that Roe v. Wade has been overturned.
Everything you need to know about the FDA's Juul ban
The Food and Drug Administration dealt a crippling blow to Juul vaping products on Thursday amid growing concern about the health risks from e-cigarette usage.
Over 4.8M cans of kosher baby formula being shipped to US: FDA
More than 4.8 million cans of Kosher baby formula will be shipped from the United Kingdom in an effort to ease pain felt by parents and caregivers around the U.S.
Granholm: President could use Defense Production Act to handle gas supply crisis after asking for tax holiday
Energy Sec. Granholm advised that projections indicate the gas price will drop to $4.27 a gallon in the third quarter, but global events could raise it again.
Starbucks facing pressure to reinstate fired Buffalo workers
The National Labor Relations Board wants Starbucks to rehire seven Buffalo-area workers who it says were "unlawfully fired for exercising their right to form a union."
Government asks for $10M to study how to ask about sexual orientation
The U.S. Census Bureau says it needs at least $10 million in funding to craft, test, and implement new questions about citizen's orientation and sexual identity.
Airline CEOs, Buttigieg to meet as flight disruptions persist
The meeting comes as the airline industry has been contending with a wave of flight cancellations and delays amid labor shortages, supply chain issues and other pandemic-related challenges.
Rep. Jordan: 'Big change' coming in midterms after 41-year-high inflation rate
Inflation has hit a 41-year-high after climbing to 8.6% in June compared to 8.3% in the previous month as compared to the same time period in the previous year.



















