XPO to close Verizon-contracted warehouse in Memphis
XPO Logistics Inc on Thursday said it will close a Verizon-contracted distribution center in Memphis that was the subject of a New York Times investigation into pregnancy discrimination against female workers.
New York mayor: Amazon ‘threw away opportunity’
New York Mayor Bill de Blasio criticized Amazon.com Inc for walking away from a plan to establish a headquarters in the city in the face of political opposition, saying the company “threw away” an opportunity and failed to work with the community.
U.S. court allows ‘No-Fly List’ lawsuits, dissenters warn of danger
A divided federal appeals court on Thursday said American Muslims who landed on the “No-Fly List” because of their refusal to become government informants can sue FBI agents for damages, prompting dissents that said the decision was dangerous and defi…
Amazon to New York City: Fuggedaboutit!
Amazon.com Inc will not move forward with plans to build a headquarters in New York after rising opposition from local politicians, the third most-valuable public U.S. company said in on Thursday.
Chicago police question two over alleged attack on ‘Empire’ actor
Chicago police are questioning two persons of interest who were in the area when “Empire” actor Jussie Smollett said he suffered a racist and homophobic assault, authorities said on Thursday.
TVA votes to close two coal power plants, in blow to Trump
The Tennessee Valley Authority voted on Thursday to close two old coal-fired power plants, including one in Kentucky that was mostly supplied by a company chaired by a donor to President Donald Trump, who had called on the U.S. owned utility to keep t…
Norfolk Naval Shipyard in Virginia on lockdown after active shooter reports
Norfolk Naval Shipyard in Portsmouth, Virginia, was on lockdown on Thursday after initial reports of an active shooter situation, the shipyard said in a statement.
U.S. unveils plan to control some toxins in drinking water, sets no limits
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency said on Thursday it plans to control a group of toxic chemicals found in Americans’ drinking water but stopped short of setting limits until later this year.
U.S. Congress poised to vote on border measure without Trump wall
The U.S. Congress on Thursday aimed to end a dispute over border security with bipartisan legislation that would avert another partial government shutdown but does not give President Donald Trump the money he sought for a wall on the U.S.-Mexico border…
U.S.-owned utility TVA votes to close Kentucky coal plant, in blow to Trump
The Tennessee Valley Authority, a U.S.-owned utility, voted on Thursday to close a Kentucky coal plant mostly supplied by a company chaired by a donor to President Donald Trump.
