Efforts to track diversity in journalism are lagging
NEW YORK — More than a year after George Floyd’s killing focused attention on efforts to diversify newsrooms, the ability to measure real progress is proving elusive. The News Leaders … Read More
For first time in a decade, Domino’s same-store sales slip
Domino’s Pizza says shortages of cooks, drivers and other staff are pinching sales at its U.S. stores By DEE-ANN DURBIN AP Business Writer October 14, 2021, 5:58 PM • 3 … Read More
Bank profits soar, helped by merger frenzy, fewer bad loans
Four of the largest U.S. banks said their profits grew by double-digits last quarter, as a healthier U.S. economy has allowed banks to have fewer bad loans and charge-offs By … Read More
Prince William slams space tourism and says billionaires should focus on saving Earth
The Duke of Cambridge spoke about the current rush for space travel in an interview with the BBC’s Newscast podcast, which aired on Thursday. He said: “We need some of … Read More
Committee probing the Capitol riot says it will pursue criminal charges against Trump ally Steve Bannon for dodging a subpoena
“Mr. Bannon has declined to cooperate with the Select Committee and is instead hiding behind the former President’s insufficient, blanket, and vague statements regarding privileges he has purported to invoke,” … Read More
CNN analyst breaks down next steps to holding Bannon in contempt
The committee investigating the Jan. 6 Capitol Hill attack announced it is moving forward to hold Trump ally Steve Bannon in criminal contempt for refusing to comply with a subpoena, … Read More
Here’s what could happen if Trump allies defy Jan. 6 committee subpoenas
Members of the House select committee investigating the Jan. 6 attack on the US Capitol have floated the idea of seeking a referral for criminal contempt as the next step for anyone … Read More
Reporter details the arrest charges against Murdaugh
Alex Murdaugh, a once-prominent South Carolina attorney embroiled in scandals including alleged life insurance fraud, was arrested in Florida on suspicion of misappropriating settlement funds in connection with the 2018 … Read More
Mortgage rates back above 3%
The average interest rate on a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage rose to 3.05% in the week ending October 14, according to Freddie Mac, the highest rate since April. The 15-year fixed-rate … Read More
Ministers move to save Christmas with U-turn over foreign butchers to avoid mass pig cull
Foreign butchers to save Boris’s bacon: Ministers announce plan to allow 800 abattoir workers into the UK for six months to solve staffing shortage threatening Christmas dinners after farmers warned … Read More
