Category: AP

Jul 5

California hotel workers back on the job after strike, but union warns more walkouts possible

Article content Workers who picketed 19 major Southern California hotels over the long holiday weekend were back on the job Wednesday, but their union warned that more walkouts could come at any time. No progress was reported in negotiations between employers and Unite Here Local 11, which represents bellhops, front desk agents, room attendants, cooks, […]
Jul 3

Hawaiian Airlines plane hits severe turbulence on flight from Honolulu to Sydney

Article content HONOLULU (AP)–A Hawaiian Airlines flight from Honolulu to Sydney hit severe turbulence, leading to medical care for at least seven people on board. The plane was carrying 163 passengers and 12 crew members when it encountered turbulence five hours into Thursday’s flight, officials told Hawaii News Now. The aircraft was inspected after landing […]
Jul 3

Glencore moves to take full control of PolyMet, developer of Minnesota copper-nickel mine

Breadcrumb Trail Links PMN Business Author of the article: The Associated Press Steve Karnowski Published Jul 03, 2023  •  2 minute read Join the conversation Article content MINNEAPOLIS (AP)–Swiss commodities giant Glencore moved Monday to take full ownership of PolyMet Mining, a company that’s developing a copper-nickel mine in northeastern Minnesota with one of Canada’s […]
Jul 2

Thousands of hotel workers in Southern California are on strike, demanding better pay and benefits

Article content LOS ANGELES (AP)–Thousands of hotel workers in Southern California walked off the job on Sunday, demanding higher pay and better benefits in what the union is calling the largest strike in its history. Cooks, room attendants, dishwashers, servers, bellmen and front desk agents at hotels were picketing outside major hotels in Los Angeles […]
Jul 1

Russian media watchdog blacklists outlets linked to Wagner mercenary chief

Article content Russia’s media watchdog blacklisted at least five media outlets affiliated with Wagner mercenary chief Yevgeny Prigozhin and blocked their websites in Russia. The move came after Wagner fighters took control of a Russian military headquarters and advanced on Moscow in what appears to have been an attempted insurrection. Article content As of Saturday, […]
Jul 1

US forest managers urge revelers to swap fireworks for Silly String, but some say not so fast

Breadcrumb Trail Links PMN Business Author of the article: The Associated Press Susan Montoya Bryan Published Jul 01, 2023  •  3 minute read Join the conversation Article content ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP)–Smokey Bear said it best: “Only you can prevent wildfires.” Following in the footsteps of their famous mascot, U.S. Forest Service managers in the drought-stricken […]
Jun 30

Army combat veteran to take over key election security role working with state, local officials

Article content An Army combat veteran with extensive cybersecurity and counterterrorism experience is taking over as one of the nation’s top election security officials, the director of the U.S. Cybersecurity Infrastructure Security Agency announced Friday. In the position, Cait Conley will coordinate with federal, state and local officials responsible for ensuring elections are secure ahead […]