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What the US Medical Supply Chain Can Learn From the Fashion Industry

Jul 14, 2020

Those involved in the medical supply chain have a lot to learn from perhaps a surprising place, the fashion industry.

Judge Rules Mary Trump Can Publicize Book About Her Uncle

By Larry Neumeister | Jul 14, 2020

Mary Trump can talk about the highly critical book she wrote about her uncle, President Trump, over the objections of the president's brother, a judge ruled Monday as he lifted an order that had blocked her from publicizing or distributing her work.

White House Campaign Urges Jobless to 'Find Something New'

By Darlene Superville | Jul 14, 2020

A new White House-backed ad campaign aims to encourage people who are unemployed or unhappy in their jobs or careers to go out and "find something new."

Brexit is Back: UK Aims to Prepare Public for Jan 1 EU Break

By Danica Kirka and Jill Lawless | Jul 14, 2020

The British government told individuals and businesses Monday to get ready for new costs and red tape — but also an exciting "new start" — when the U.K. leaves the European Union's economic embrace.

South Carolina Man Charged with Pointing Gun At Protesters

Jul 14, 2020

Police in South Carolina have arrested a man accused of pointing a gun at some "Black Lives Matter" demonstrators as he drove past the State House.

More Than 200 Schools Back Lawsuit over Foreign Student Rule

By Collin Binkley | Jul 14, 2020

More than 200 universities are backing a legal challenge to the Trump administration's new restrictions on international students, arguing that the policy jeopardizes students' safety.

Judge: Women Can Get Abortion Pill Without Doctor Visits

By Michael Kunzelman | Jul 14, 2020

A federal judge agreed Monday to suspend a rule that requires women during the COVID-19 pandemic to visit a hospital, clinic or medical office to obtain an abortion pill.

100,000 Mail-In Votes Went Uncounted in California's Primary

By Michael R. Blood | Jul 14, 2020

More than 100,000 mail-in ballots were rejected by California election officials during the March presidential primary, according to data obtained by The Associated Press.

Up Next for Police Defunding Advocates: Win Local Elections

By Bill Barrow | Jul 14, 2020

A coalition of progressive groups is forming a political action committee to back local candidates who want to redirect money away from traditional police departments into other social services.

Stocks Up As Market Faces Down Latest Hurdle: Dismal Profits

By Stan Choe | Jul 13, 2020

Here comes the latest hurdle for the pandemic-defying stock market to leap with ease, investors hope: The worst quarter for profit growth in more than a decade.

Undaunted, U.S. Global Media Chief Plows Ahead with Changes

By Matthew Lee | Jul 13, 2020

Despite a barrage of criticism from both Democrats and Republicans, the new chief of U.S. global media is plowing ahead with changes to the Voice of America and other international broadcasters.

How Will 5G Revolutionize the Entertainment Industry?

Jul 13, 2020

One of the most pervasive topics in the media in the past few months has been the advent of 5G. With the entertainment industry set to gain from the new internet technology, how will 5G revolutionize it?

Maine Speaker Drowns Out Rivals in Bid to Take on Collins

By David Sharp | Jul 13, 2020

It's great to be identified early as the establishment-backed candidate and to benefit from millions of dollars in donations. It's not so great for the opponents.

Ready or Not: Election Costs Soar in Prep for Virus Voting

By Andrew Taylor and Christina A. Cassidy | Jul 13, 2020

The demand for mail-in ballots is surging. Election workers need training. And polling booths might have to be outfitted with protective shields during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Airlines Encouraged Travelers to Fly After 9/11, But a Virus is Different

Jul 13, 2020

The U.S. airline industry has generally faced two obstacles in enticing more people to fly: fear and fares.

Families Of Health Workers Killed By COVID Fight For Denied Workers' Comp Benefits

By Melissa Bailey, Christina Jewett | Jul 13, 2020

As the COVID toll climbs, sick workers and families of the dead face another daunting burden: fighting for benefits from workers' compensation systems that, in some states, are stacked against them.

Activists Seek to Decriminalize 'Magic' Mushrooms in DC

By Ashraf Khalil | Jul 13, 2020

Voters in the nation's capital might face a November ballot initiative that would decriminalize psilocybin "magic" mushrooms and other natural psychedelics like mescaline.

Games Maker Ubisoft Shakes Up Staff Amid Misconduct Probe

Jul 12, 2020

French gaming giant Ubisoft is parting ways with its creative director and two other executives and promising zero tolerance for "toxic" staff behavior following an internal investigation of misconduct.

Disney World Reopens As Coronavirus Cases Surge in Florida

By Tamara Lush and Mike Schneider | Jul 12, 2020

"The Most Magical Place on Earth" has reopened after nearly four months with new rules in place to help prevent the spread of COVID-19.

As Beach Towns Open, Businesses Are Short Foreign Workers

By Michael Casey | Jul 12, 2020

Hardest hit by the ban are beach communities and mountain getaways up and down the East Coast from parts of New Hampshire to Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.

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