Business

Freight rail cars sit in a rail yard in Wilmington, California, on November 22, 2022. This week, President Biden urged Congress to pass legislation to prevent a rail strike that could have brought trains to a halt nationwide.

Politics & Government

Some rail workers say Biden "turned his back on us" in deal to avert rail strike

11:58am December 02, 2022

by Andrea Hsu

With a strike looming, President Biden called on Congress to pass legislation imposing a contract deal that four rail unions had rejected, citing its lack of paid sick days.

Politics & Government

The felony tax fraud trial of the Trump Organization is winding down

7:11am December 02, 2022

Closing arguments are underway in the Trump Organization's tax fraud trial in New York. Defense attorneys claim a former senior executive committed crimes to benefit himself.

National

FTX collapse offers lessons about the cyber risks of cryptocurrency investing

6:57am December 02, 2022

The scandal involving the "King of Crypto" and the crash of his cryptocurrency exchange FTX continues to unfold. Former CEO Sam Bankman-Fried is under investigation for financial crimes.

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What kinds of jobs will be created by offshore wind farms?

5:05am December 02, 2022

by H.J. Mai

When President Biden talks about America's clean energy transition, he often mentions good paying union jobs. We examine what jobs the offshore wind industry could offer.

Politics & Government

The stalemate between railroads and their unions could be coming to an end

5:05am December 02, 2022

President Biden is expected to sign a bill forcing the railroad unions to accept an agreement negotiated months ago — putting an end to a years-long bargaining process.

Arts

Ye won't buy Parler, the right-wing social network, after all

5:54pm December 01, 2022

by Mary Yang

Conservative social media platform Parler said it has mutually agreed with Ye, the rapper formerly known as Kanye West, to call off the deal.

Economy

FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried is talking about his crypto company's final days

4:35pm December 01, 2022

by David Gura

FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried is talking about the final days of his crypto company. He's presenting as someone who didn't fully understand the finances of his multi-billion dollar company.

President Joe Biden answers questions with Education Secretary Miguel Cardona in October as they leave an event about the student debt relief portal.

Legal losses keep coming for Biden's student loan relief plan

3:07pm December 01, 2022

by Elissa Nadworny

The 5th Circuit Court rejected a Education Department appeal on Wednesday, the latest setback in several parallel lawsuits. The administration is expected to ask the Supreme Court to weigh in.

Politics & Government

After the House votes to avert a rail strike, the bill heads to the Senate

7:28am December 01, 2022

by Ximena Bustillo

Members of the House passed legislation aimed at preventing a railroad strike, which could have devastating economic consequences. But the effort faces hurdles.

Politics & Government

News brief: West vs. Russia oil profits, FTX founder speaks, Macron state dinner

6:29am December 01, 2022

The West will impose more sanctions on Russian oil to defund its war in Ukraine. FTX founder ignores legal advice and takes questions. France's president will be Biden's first guest at a state dinner.

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