Action to break up ‘Big Tech’ will mean price hikes
In a worrisome sign for the economy, American consumers are feeling a financial pinch. Facing higher prices for gas, groceries, and a range of other goods and services, Congress is considering legislation that, if passed, would mean even higher prices for consumers. Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.) is pushing for a summer vote on a key antitrust bill, the American Innovation and Choice Online Act (AICOA), which prohibits tech giants from providing “store branded” products and services, which are
Read MoreWhite House condemns Oslo shooting ahead of Pride event
The White House condemned a shooting that took place early Saturday in Oslo, Norway, around a gay bar and ahead of the capital’s Pride parade later that day. “The horrific shooting in Norway this morning has been felt around the world. The United States strongly condemns this act of terror. We stand in solidarity with the families of the victims, the diverse and strong LGBTQI+ community of Oslo, our close NATO ally Norway, and all who have been devastated by this senseless act,” White House national security adviser Jake Sullivan said in a statement. He said that the U.S
Read MoreCanceled flights; parked jets: Airlines struggle to meet demand in chaotic summer travel season
Airlines and passengers are suffering through a chaotic post-pandemic phase that has seen the industry struggle to deal with surging demand, leaving many passengers unhappy about everything from the prices of their tickets to aggravation over whether they’ll reach their destination. Demand for flights has surged this summer to levels not seen since before the pandemic. Transportation Security Administration (TSA) data shows 2.45 million people passed through the nation’s airports on Friday, the highest single-day total since Feb. 11, 2020. Yet this demand is being met wi
Read MoreNorway shaken by attack that kills 2 during Pride festival
OSLO, Norway (AP) — A gunman opened fire in Oslo’s nightlife district early Saturday, killing two people and leaving more than 20 wounded in what the Norwegian security service called an "Islamist terror act" during the capital’s annual LGBTQ Pride festival. Investigators said the suspect, identified as a 42-year-old Norwegian citizen originally from Iran, was arrested after opening fire at three locations in downtown Oslo. Police said two men, one in his 50s and and the other his 60s, died in the shootings. Ten people were treated for serious injuries, but none of them
Read MoreWhitmer files motion asking state Supreme Court to quickly take up lawsuit over abortion rights
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer (D) on Friday filed a motion asking for the state's high court to quickly take up her lawsuit, which aims to stop a decades-old abortion ban from being enforced and considers abortion a constitutional right in the state. “We need to clarify that under Michigan law, access to abortion is not only legal, but constitutionally protected. The urgency of the moment is clear—the Michigan court must act now,” Whitmer
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