By MATTHEW DALY Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Michael Regan says new rules that would force power plants fueled by coal or natural gas to capture smokestack emissions or shut down are targeting pollution that's "pushing our planet to the brink." The new limits unveiled Thursday on greenhouse gas emissions from fossil … [Read more...] about Tough new EPA rules would force coal-fired power plants to capture emissions or shut down
New York appeals court overturns Harvey Weinstein’s 2020 rape conviction from landmark #MeToo trial
By MICHAEL R. SISAK and DAVE COLLINS Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — New York's highest court has overturned Harvey Weinstein's 2020 rape conviction and ordered a new trial. The Court of Appeals ruled Thursday that the judge at the disgraced movie mogul's landmark #MeToo trial prejudiced him with improper rulings, including by letting women testify about allegations that … [Read more...] about New York appeals court overturns Harvey Weinstein’s 2020 rape conviction from landmark #MeToo trial
Some campuses call in police to break up pro-Palestinian demonstrations, while others wait it out
By JIM VERTUNO, ACACIA CORONADO and NICK PERRY Associated Press AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Some U.S. universities called in police to break up demonstrations against the Israel-Hamas war, resulting in ugly scuffles and dozens of new arrests. Other schools appeared content to wait out student protests Thursday, as the final days of the semester ticked down and graduation ceremonies … [Read more...] about Some campuses call in police to break up pro-Palestinian demonstrations, while others wait it out
Olympian Kristi Yamaguchi is ‘tickled pink’ to inspire a Barbie doll
By TERRY TANG Associated Press Like many little girls, a young Kristi Yamaguchi loved playing with Barbie. So, it's surreal for the decorated Olympian figure skater to now be a Barbie girl herself. Mattel announced Wednesday that there will be a Yamaguchi doll as part of Barbie's "Inspiring Women Series." Yamaguchi was the first Asian American to win an individual figure … [Read more...] about Olympian Kristi Yamaguchi is ‘tickled pink’ to inspire a Barbie doll
Senate passes bill forcing TikTok’s parent company to sell or face ban, sends to Biden for signature
By HALELUYA HADERO AP Business Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate has passed legislation that would force TikTok's China-based parent company to sell the social media platform under the threat of a ban, a contentious move by U.S. lawmakers that's expected to face legal challenges and disrupt the lives of content creators who rely on the short-form video app for income. The … [Read more...] about Senate passes bill forcing TikTok’s parent company to sell or face ban, sends to Biden for signature