News
Ex-offenders get a second look in a tight US labor market
As companies struggle to find workers in a labor market disrupted by the pandemic, there are signs that the competition for talent is benefiting an often-sidelined group: the estimated one in three U.S. adults who have a criminal record.
US move to end Huawei saga helps China ties — at...
The U.S. met one of China’s key demands to improve relations with the release of a top Huawei Technologies Co. executive, paving the way for better ties at the cost of appearing to reward Beijing for what critics have called “hostage diplomacy.”
Politics
Pentagon leaders to face congressional gauntlet
Defense Secretary Lloyd J. Austin III and Joint Chiefs Chairman Gen. Mark Milley are gearing up for a grilling next week, as the Pentagon leaders prepare to testify before Congress.
US move to end Huawei saga helps China ties — at...
The U.S. met one of China’s key demands to improve relations with the release of a top Huawei Technologies Co. executive, paving the way for better ties at the cost of appearing to reward Beijing for what critics have called “hostage diplomacy.”
Business
Tesla starts judging owners it charged $10,000 for self-driving
The wait is almost over for some Tesla Inc. customers to get access to driver-assistance technology the company has marketed in controversial ways — as long as they’re on their best behavior.
Nation
Delta variant of coronavirus extinguishes beta in South Africa, study shows
The more infectious nature of the delta mutation of the coronavirus has seen it almost completely displace the beta variant in South Africa, the discovery of which led to widespread travel bans.
Travel
US FAA asks airlines to turn up heat on unruly passengers
The federal regulator charged with keeping the nation’s airways safe met Tuesday with representatives of U.S. passenger airlines and urged them to take more aggressive steps to reduce the incidents of unruly passenger behavior that have been on the rise during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Food
KFC bets Americans want faux fried chicken
As president of KFC in the U.S., Kevin Hochman thinks a lot about the future of fried chicken in America. And right now plants — yes, plants — are taking up more of his time.
Health
Delta variant of coronavirus extinguishes beta in South Africa, study shows
The more infectious nature of the delta mutation of the coronavirus has seen it almost completely displace the beta variant in South Africa, the discovery of which led to widespread travel bans.
First gay rom-com by major Hollywood studio announces historic all-LGBTQ cast
Billy Eichner is having a gay ol’ time.
