California lawmakers approve hiking minimum wage to $15
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (Reuters) – A plan to raise California’s minimum wage to $15 an hour by 2022 passed both houses of the state legislature on Thursday, putting the state on track to become the first in the nation to commit to such a large pay hike for…
Rescued sea turtle undergoes experimental treatment in Seattle
(Reuters) – Seattle veterinarians will test a rescued sea turtle on Friday to see whether treatment in a hyperbaric chamber, typically used for decompression sickness in human divers, has cured a buoyancy disorder preventing the marine reptile from being released back to the ocean.
Boeing wins $326 million U.S. Air Force deal for smart bomb kits
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Boeing Co has won a contract valued at $326 million to build 15,000 Joint Direct Attack Munitions (JDAM) smart bomb kits for the U.S. Air Force, the U.S. Defense Department said on Thursday.
Washington subway chief warns of funding needs, possible shutdown
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The chief of Washington’s subway system warned on Thursday of possible maintenance shutdowns lasting months, while urging a major funding boost for the U.S. capital’s transit system.
Three Florida teens found dead in stolen car submerged in pond
(Reuters) – Three Florida teenagers drowned early Thursday when the car they stole went into a pond and trapped them inside, authorities said.
Officers in Jamar Clark shooting await outcome of federal probe
(Reuters) – Two Minneapolis police officers involved in the shooting death of a 24-year-old black man are awaiting the outcome of a federal investigation after a county attorney said they would not face local charges.
Exclusive: Uber will use Progressive Insurance to cover Texas drivers
(Reuters) – Uber Technologies Inc [UBER.UL] will use Progressive Insurance to provide coverage for drivers in Texas beginning on Friday, in a pilot that could lead the ride-hailing market leader to diversify its U.S. insurance purchasing from its curre…
Where’s the lane? Self-driving cars confused by shabby U.S. roadways
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – Volvo’s North American CEO, Lex Kerssemakers, lost his cool as the automaker’s semi-autonomous prototype sporadically refused to drive itself during a press event at the Los Angeles Auto Show.
FBI teams helping Belgium investigate recent attacks: White House
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The United States has sent FBI teams to help Belgian authorities investigate the March 22 attacks that killed 35 people, including several Americans, and U.S. and Belgian officials will discuss the cooperation this week, the Whit…
U.S. women soccer champs demand equal wages, conditions
CHICAGO/NEW YORK (Reuters) – Five top players for the World Cup champion U.S. women’s soccer team have filed a federal wage discrimination complaint claiming they are paid less than male players even though they generate more income for the United Stat…
