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London Officials Say Uber Is Unfit To Operate In City

Fri, 22 Sep 2017 16:41:00 -0400

The transport authority said Uber's approach and conduct "demonstrate a lack of corporate responsibility in relation to a number of issues that have public safety and security implications."

Ruling Finds Solar Panels From China Hurt U.S. Makers

Fri, 22 Sep 2017 16:14:00 -0400

Installing solar panels on your home could become more expensive, depending on how President Trump responds to a decision Friday by the U.S. International Trade Commission.

(Legally) Selling Weed While Black

Fri, 22 Sep 2017 12:11:00 -0400

As Oakland's legal cannabis industry grows, the biggest players seem to have two things in common: They're white, and they have lots of money.

Uber To Lose License In London: Service Is 'Not Fit And Proper,' City Says

Fri, 22 Sep 2017 07:08:00 -0400

Transport for London's problems with Uber include its "approach to reporting serious criminal offences" and how it handles background checks.

The Next Big Focus In The Russia Investigations: Social Media

Fri, 22 Sep 2017 05:00:12 -0400

Social platforms such as Facebook and Twitter played a larger role than first thought in Russia's influence campaign against the 2016 U.S. presidential race — and Congress wants answers.

Arkansas Defies Monsanto, Moves To Ban Rogue Weedkiller

Fri, 22 Sep 2017 04:51:00 -0400

Arkansas regulators are on a collision course with Monsanto, voting to ban use during the growing season of a drift-prone herbicide that Monsanto says is farmers' best hope for weed-free fields.

A Health Care CEO On Graham-Cassidy

Fri, 22 Sep 2017 04:51:00 -0400

David Greene speaks with Independence Health Group CEO Dan Hilferty, which serves 8.5 million people in 24 states and Washington, D.C., about the Graham-Cassidy health care bill.

Snow Falls In The Sierra Nevada On Summer's Last Full Day

Fri, 22 Sep 2017 04:44:00 -0400

Hurricanes have dominated weather news lately. When it snowed on Thursday in the Sierra Nevada, it not only added a new weather element to the news mix, it got resorts thinking about ski season.

Facebook To Turn Over 3,000 Ads To Congress In Russian Election Interference Probe

Thu, 21 Sep 2017 18:14:00 -0400

The ads ran during the 2016 presidential campaign. Facebook also will give users who see one attack ad the ability to find out who the company is targeting in others.

After Massive Data Breach, Equifax Directed Customers To Fake Site

Thu, 21 Sep 2017 17:13:36 -0400

The credit reporting agency set up a website to help people determine whether they had been affected by a cyberattack. But on Twitter, Equifax repeatedly pointed people to a phishing site.

Three-Star Chef Asks Michelin Guide To Leave Him Out: 'I Will Be Able To Feel Free'

Thu, 21 Sep 2017 16:48:00 -0400

Sébastien Bras runs Le Suquet, a restaurant in southern France that first won its three stars in 1999. He cited the pressure of anonymous visits from the guide's inspectors two or three times a year.

How States Are Banding Together To Take On Trump

Thu, 21 Sep 2017 16:46:00 -0400

Blue states have emerged as powerful adversaries against some of the president's more controversial initiatives and could thwart efforts to impede the probe of Russian interference in the election.

Trump Administration Orders New Sanctions On North Korea

Thu, 21 Sep 2017 11:04:00 -0400

President Trump announced additional sanctions on North Korea in response to Pyongyang's renegade nuclear program.

Mass. Gov. Baker Opposes Graham-Cassidy Health Care Bill

Thu, 21 Sep 2017 07:30:00 -0400

David Greene talks to GOP Gov. Charlie Baker of Massachusetts, who signed a letter urging Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell to table the Graham-Cassidy bill, which attempts to repeal Obamacare.

Examining Links Between Academic Performance And Food Stamps

Thu, 21 Sep 2017 05:04:00 -0400

South Carolina researchers have drawn a connection between low-income students' poor performance on math tests and the time of month when their families run low on food stamps.

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