More Black and Latina women are leading unions – and transforming how they work
Women make up roughly half of U.S. labor union membership, but representation in top level union leadership positions has lagged,...
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As affordable housing disappears, states scramble to shore up the losses
LOS ANGELES -- For more than two decades, the low rent on Marina Maalouf’s apartment in a blocky affordable housing...
Takeaways from AP’s report on affordable housing disappearing across the U.S.
LOS ANGELES -- While Americans continue to struggle under unrelentingly high rents, as many as 223,0000 affordable housing units across...
In Philadelphia, Chinatown activists rally again to stop development. This time, it’s a 76ers arena
PHILADELPHIA -- Vivian Chang works on a narrow Philadelphia street that would have been consumed by a Phillies stadium had...
Homeowners hit by Hurricane Helene face the grim task of rebuilding without flood insurance
A week after Hurricane Helene overwhelmed the Southeastern U.S., homeowners hit the hardest are grappling with how they could possibly...
Don’t fall for fake dentists offering veneers and other dental work on social media
WASHINGTON -- If you have stained or chipped teeth, you might be considering veneers, customized teeth coverings that can restore...
Solar power companies are growing fast in Africa, where 600 million still lack electricity
FREETOWN, Sierra Leone -- Companies that bring solar power to some of the poorest homes in Central and West Africa...
Alleged plots against US campaign are only the latest examples of Iran targeting adversaries
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates -- Iran has emerged as a twofold concern for the United States as it nears the...
A coal miner killed on the job in West Virginia is the 10th in US this year, surpassing 2023 total
GRAFTON, W.Va. -- A coal miner died Friday, nearly a week after being injured on the job in northern West...
Supreme Court leaves in place two Biden environmental regulations
WASHINGTON -- The Supreme Court left in place Friday two Biden administration environmental regulations aimed at reducing industry emissions of...
