ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — Some shared agonizing stories of frustration and loss. Others prayed and performed ceremonies. All called for action. Across the U.S. on Wednesday, family members, advocates and government leaders commemorated a day of … [Continue reading] about Vigils, rallies mark day of awareness for Indigenous victims
Update on the latest in business:
FINANCIAL MARKETS Stocks slightly higher NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks have been slightly higher so far today, recovering some of the losses the market experienced the day before. Technology shares, where much of the selling occurred on Tuesday, were among … [Continue reading] about Update on the latest in business:
Small business COVID-19 relief program runs out of money
NEW YORK (AP) — The government’s key COVID-19 relief program for small businesses has run out of money. The Small Business Administration said Wednesday that the Paycheck Protection Program has been exhausted. As of Sunday, the PPP had given out … [Continue reading] about Small business COVID-19 relief program runs out of money
States push back against use of facial recognition by police
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Law enforcement agencies across the U.S. have used facial recognition technology to solve homicides and bust human traffickers, but concern about its accuracy and the growing pervasiveness of video surveillance is leading some … [Continue reading] about States push back against use of facial recognition by police
Witness testimony begins in landmark W.Va. opioid trial
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — Witness testimony has begun in a landmark opioid trial in which local governments in West Virginia have sued three large drug distributors accused of fueling the opioid epidemic. Cabell County and the city of Huntington argue … [Continue reading] about Witness testimony begins in landmark W.Va. opioid trial