US will gradually resume avocado inspections in conflictive Mexican state, ambassador says
U.S. government inspections of avocados and mangoes in the Mexican state of Michoacan will gradually resumeMEXICO CITY -- U.S. government…
Month: June 2024
FDA OKs first menthol e-cigarettes, citing potential to help adult smokers
WASHINGTON -- The Food and Drug Administration on Friday authorized the first menthol-flavored electronic cigarettes for adult smokers, acknowledging that…
LGBTQ+ librarians grapple with attacks on books
Idaho librarian June Meissner was closing up for the day at the downtown Boise Public Library when a man approached…
Climate change makes India’s monsoons erratic. Can farmers still find a way to prosper?
BENGALURU, India -- Each year from June to September, a heavy band of rain makes its way from India's southwest…
California Democrats agree to delay health care worker minimum wage increase to help balance budget
SACRAMENTO, Calif. -- Democrats in California have agreed to delay a minimum wage increase for about 426,000 health care workers…
India boosts defense ties with Bangladesh to become counterweight to China
India and Bangladesh bolster ties as New Delhi tries to become a regional power.ByASHOK SHARMA Associated PressNEW DELHI -- India…
‘Inside Out 2’ scores $100M in its second weekend, setting records
NEW YORK -- Weekend number two was just as joyous for “Inside Out 2.”The Pixar sequel collected $100 million in…
Newly named Washington Post editor decides not to take job after backlash, will stay in Britain
NEW YORK -- The Washington Post's new editor Robert Winnett never made it to his job, withdrawing Friday and deciding…
Workers who make Bombardier business jets in Toronto are on strike. Talks will resume Monday
About 1,350 workers who produce business jets for Bombardier in Toronto are on strikeLabor union Unifor said Sunday that 1,350…
UPS agrees to sell its freight-brokerage division for less than it paid for the business in 2015
UPS is selling its freight-brokerage business for less than it paid for the business back in 2015ATLANTA -- United Parcel…