Trump’s ‘conscience’ rule for healthcare workers struck down by U.S. judge
A federal judge on Wednesday voided a White House-backed rule making it easier for doctors, nurses and other healthcare providers to avoid performing abortions and...
Killing of Americans sucks Mexican president into Trump election vortex
The massacre of nine American citizens has dealt a new blow to the Mexican president’s aim to free his country of foreign interference, enveloping him...
Airbnb to review ‘high risk reservations’ following Halloween shooting
Airbnb Inc will start a 24/7 hotline and review “high risk reservations” following the Halloween shooting incident in California, the home rental platform said in...
New AI chips top key benchmark tests: Nvidia
Nvidia Corp said on Wednesday its chips used to power artificial intelligence topped a series of benchmark tests that measure a key performance metric in...
Facing arrest, Cambodia’s Sam Rainsy will get home come what may
Self-exiled Cambodian opposition party founder Sam Rainsy said on Wednesday he would not be deterred by efforts to prevent his return home “to be with...
U.S. impeachment probe to enter high-stakes phase with public hearings next week
Impeachment proceedings against U.S. President Donald Trump for pressuring Ukraine to investigate a political rival will reach a critical stage next week when a Democratic-led...
Doping: No point WADA looking into Salazar athletes – USADA’s Tygart
There is no point in the World Anti-doping Agency (WADA) looking into athletes who trained under banned coach Alberto Salazar because the U.S. Anti-doping Agency...
Prosecutors portray longtime Trump adviser Roger Stone as a liar
The prosecution in the trial of Roger Stone on Wednesday painted President Donald Trump’s longtime adviser as a liar in a criminal case stemming from...
Escape Soviet East Berlin in VR
A new YouTube show and virtual reality experience transports people to the streets of Berlin to relive the sudden construction of the hated wall in...
Coca-Cola chooses plastic bottle collection over aluminum cans to cut carbon footprint
Coca-Cola is committed to collecting and recycling plastic bottles rather than switching to aluminum cans as the world’s largest soft drinks maker seeks to reduce...