Judge delays NJ Senator Menendez’s dismissal bid, trial set for September 6
(Reuters) – A judge has decided to delay ruling on whether federal corruption charges against Senator Bob Menendez of New Jersey should be dismissed, clearing the way for the Democrat’s trial to begin as scheduled on Sept. 6.
Amazon sued by transgender woman, husband for workplace harassment
(Reuters) – A transgender woman and her husband sued Amazon.com Inc on Wednesday, accusing the company of subjecting them to severe harassment and physical threats when they both worked at the retailer’s warehouse in Kentucky.
Exclusive: Tesla developing self-driving tech for semi-truck, wants to test in Nevada
SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) – Tesla Inc is developing a long-haul, electric semi-truck that can drive itself and move in “platoons” that automatically follow a lead vehicle, and is getting closer to testing a prototype, according to an email discussion of …
Texas bill restricting insurance coverage for abortions nears approval
AUSTIN, Texas (Reuters) – A Texas bill that would restrict insurance coverage for abortions was approved by the state’s Republican-controlled House of Representatives on Wednesday, a move critics called cruel and damaging to women’s health.
Washington Metro sued by diverse groups over issue-oriented ad ban
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The American Civil Liberties Union and groups across the political spectrum sued Washington’s Metro transit system on Wednesday, saying its ban on issue-oriented ads violated U.S. constitutional guarantees of free speech.
Some U.S. coding boot camps stumble in a crowded field
SAN FRANCISCO, August 9 (Reuters) – The hype is fading for coding “boot camps,” for-profit U.S. schools offering graduates entry into the lucrative world of software development.
U.S. sanctions Mexican soccer star Rafa Marquez for alleged drug ties
MEXICO CITY (Reuters) – The U.S. Treasury Department said on Wednesday it had sanctioned Mexican soccer star Rafael “Rafa” Marquez and more than 20 others for suspected links with an accused drug kingpin, tarnishing the reputation of one of Mexico’s sp…
Atlanta gym owner defends ‘no cops’ rule after death threats
(Reuters) – A gym owner in Atlanta who banned police officers and military members defended his policy on Wednesday after receiving scores of death threats prompted by the rule posted on his business’s door.
Transgender military personnel sue Trump over service ban
(Reuters) – Five transgender members of the U.S. military including Iraq and Afghanistan war veterans sued President Donald Trump on Wednesday, challenging his ban on transgender people serving in the armed forces.
Puerto Rico’s biggest creditors envision resolving key dispute this year
SAN JUAN (Reuters) – U.S. District Judge Laura Taylor Swain, presiding over Puerto Rico’s massive bankruptcy, approved an agreement between the island’s competing creditor classes on Wednesday aimed at moving forward with an effort to resolve claims on…
