US auto workers vote to authorize strike if contract talks fail August 25, 2023 at 05:34AM

Workers at Detroit's three auto giants, General Motors, Ford, and Stellantis, have voted overwhelmingly to authorize a strike if there is no contract by next month's deadline. The United Auto Workers (UAW) won at least 95% support for a possible strike, with an average of 97% across the three companies. The UAW's push comes during a period of increased labor activism, with other industries also experiencing strikes.

Texas trial over Biden policy letting migrants from 4 countries into US to wrap up Friday August 25, 2023 at 05:49AM

The US Justice Department made its final argument to a federal judge to uphold President Biden's immigration policy that permits a limited number of individuals from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, and Venezuela to enter the US on humanitarian grounds. The program, which allows up to 30,000 people per month, is being challenged by Texas and 20 other Republican-leaning states.

US CDC advisers set to vote on updated COVID vaccines next month August 25, 2023 at 04:55AM

HEALTH-CORONAVIRUS/USA-US CDC advisers set to vote on updated COVID vaccines next month

Denmark to ban Quran burnings August 25, 2023 at 02:30AM

Denmark announced plans to ban Quran burnings after a series of incidents in the country sparked anger in Muslim nations. The ban will criminalize the improper treatment of significant religious objects and is aimed specifically at burnings and desecrations in public places. The proposed legislation will also cover desecrations of the Bible, the Torah, or a crucifix. Offenders could face fines or up to two years in prison.

'Absolute lie': Kremlin rejects Prigozhin killed on its orders August 25, 2023 at 01:51AM

The Kremlin has denied rumors of its involvement in the death of Yevgeny Prigozhin, the leader of the Wagner group, who died in a plane crash. Speculation about Kremlin involvement has been circulating since the crash occurred. Russian officials have opened an investigation into the incident. President Putin expressed condolences to the victims' families and described the incident as a tragedy.

'Defiance of tyranny': Trump's historic mugshot becomes campaign symbol August 25, 2023 at 12:18AM

UK police are investigating the deaths of 88 people linked to Canadian self-harm websites August 24, 2023 at 11:06PM

Pro-Kyiv Russians urge Wagner Group to revenge Prigozhin's death August 24, 2023 at 11:01PM