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Nation / World

Published
October 1, 2021

U.S. auto sales slump, stalled by car computer chip shortage

New vehicle sales tumbled in September as the global shortage worsened, shuttering factories and limiting the selection on dealer lots.
Published
October 1, 2021

Venezuela introduces new currency with six fewer zeros

The new currency tops out at 100 bolivars, a little less than $25 – until inflation starts to eat away at that as well.
Published
October 1, 2021

The U.S. Postal Service is about to charge you more for slower mail. Here’s why.

The Postal Service used to put about 20% of your mail on airplanes to move it across the country. Now it's going to drive.
Published
October 1, 2021

NWSL commissioner resigns as FIFA investigates handling of sexual harassment claims

Weekend games have been called off as Commissioner Lisa Baird resigns amid allegations that a former coach engaged in sexual harassment and misconduct toward players.
Published
October 1, 2021

Biden vows to ‘get it done,’ but talks drag on $3.5 trillion government overhaul

The president huddled with House Democrats in a private meeting at the Capitol that was part instructional, part morale booster for the tattered caucus of lawmakers.

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Published
October 1, 2021

One in 4 companies nationwide have instituted vaccine mandate since Biden order

Biden's Sept. 9 directive has sent employers scrambling to come up with plans to adhere to the new rules.
Published
October 1, 2021

Justice Kavanaugh tests positive for COVID-19

He was the only one of the nine Supreme Court justices to skip Friday's ceremonial swearing-in for Amy Coney Barrett, an event that itself was delayed nearly a year because of the coronavirus pandemic.
Published
October 1, 2021

Biden administration urges judge to block Texas abortion law

But even if it's put on hold, abortion services in Texas may not instantly resume because doctors still fear that they could be sued without a more permanent legal decision.
Published
October 1, 2021

Merck says its COVID-19 pill cuts risk of death, hospitalization

If approved by the FDA, the drug would be the first pill shown to treat the coronavirus.
Published
September 30, 2021

Senators accuse Facebook of concealing findings that Instagram can harm teens

Revelations in a report by The Wall Street Journal have set off a wave of anger from lawmakers, critics of Big Tech, child-development experts and parents.