Thousands of water lines to be replaced in Flint settlement
(Reuters) – The state of Michigan will replace water lines serving at least 18,000 homes in Flint over the next three years under a settlement approved by a U.S. judge to address a 2015 crisis that exposed residents to lead in their drinking water.
Fourth body found following Oakland building fire
(Reuters) – The body of a fourth victim was found on Tuesday in the rubble of an Oakland, California residential building destroyed by a fast-moving fire, the local sheriff’s office said.
U.S. sanctuary cities weigh response to Trump’s threat to curb funding
NEW YORK (Reuters) – Officials from so-called sanctuary cities met in New York on Tuesday to discuss their response to threats from the Trump administration to cut off some funding to cities and states that fail to assist federal authorities in arresti…
Uber diversity report shows shortage of women, minorities
(Reuters) – Uber Technologies Inc released its first diversity report on Tuesday, showing that women and non-white employees are underrepresented at the ride-services company – just as they are at many other technology firms.
Black Tesla worker says he faced racist taunts, violent threats
(Reuters) – A black production worker at Tesla Inc has filed a lawsuit claiming his job quickly turned from “a dream come true” to a nightmare when he was subjected to racial epithets and threats of violence from coworkers.
White House backs repeal of broadband privacy rules
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The White House said on Tuesday that the Trump administration strongly supports a bill to repeal regulations requiring internet service providers to do more to protect customers’ privacy than websites like Alphabet Inc’s Google o…
Amazon launches store-pick grocery service in Seattle
(Reuters) – Amazon.com Inc launched AmazonFresh Pickup service from two locations in Seattle, as the online giant attempts to crack into the multi-billion dollar grocery market dominated by retail giants such as Wal-Mart Stores Inc.
Oklahoma man kills three suspected burglars with AR-15 rifle
(Reuters) – An Oklahoma man shot and killed three suspected teenage burglars with an assault rifle when they broke into his home, and the 23-year-old is unlikely to be charged based on initial evidence, authorities said on Tuesday.
Cache of Civil War cannon balls found at Pennsylvania construction site
HARRISBURG, Pa. (Reuters) – The discovery of a cache of cannon balls left behind after the worst civilian disaster of the U.S. Civil War brought construction on a Pennsylvania apartment complex to a halt on Tuesday while workers waited for the ordnance…
Man in custody after bringing suspicious package near White House
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Tours were suspended at the White House on Tuesday and the Secret Service established a “security perimeter” after a man with a suspicious package approached a Secret Service officer near the presidential mansion, a spokeswoman s…
