Killing of insurance CEO reveals simmering anger at US health system
Long-standing frustrations at the US health system were revealed online after an insurance executive was shot and killed in New York City.
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Iran Accelerates Production of Near-Bomb-Grade Uranium, IAEA Says
The United Nations chief inspector says production has quadrupled. But it is not clear whether Iran is trying to touch off a crisis or gather bargaining chips for negotiations with the United States.
Biden participates in last White House Christmas tree lighting
This year’s US Capitol, Rockefeller, and White House trees came from Alaska, Massachusetts, and Virginia.
Judge in Daniel Penny case dismisses manslaughter charge
Jurors must now deliberate over a lesser negligent homicide charge after they deadlocked on the manslaughter count.
In Mexico, Heat Waves Are Even Killing Younger Adults
It’s not the just the elderly. More than three-quarters of heat-related deaths in Mexico occurred among people younger than 35, researchers reported.
Agriculture Department to Require Testing of U.S. Milk Supply for Bird Flu Virus
The new rules call for testing unpasteurized milk from dairies across the country and for farm owners to provide details that would help officials identify and track cases more easily.
Trump taps China critic Perdue as next ambassador to Beijing
A Chinese think tank had labelled David Perdue as “anti-China” during his time in the US Senate.
TikTok loses appeal against US ban law
The video app is now set to be banned in January unless it makes a new appeal – or Donald Trump intervenes.
US jobs bounce back after hurricanes and strikes
Employers added 227,000 jobs in November as markets look ahead to what it means for interest rates.
Clean Energy Program Races to Finish Work Before Trump Takes Over
The Energy Department’s $400 billion program to support electric vehicles, batteries and other low emissions technology is hustling to get money out the door.