WASHINGTON — International negotiators said on Monday that they would not reach agreement this year on how and where to tax technology giants like Google and Facebook, as talks remain […]
Victory in battle against ‘thuggish’ debt letters
Warning letters sent to those falling seriously behind on debts are to be toned down to make them less “thuggish”, under government plans. Long-standing laws require warnings about potential court […]
Mullen fire in Wyoming heading south forces evacuations in Colorado
The Mullen fire, burning southwest of Centennial, Wyo., is pushing southeast and evacuations were ordered Wednesday in Colorado. The Jackson County Sheriffs Office has ordered evacuations for all residents north […]
Late night protest in Portland, Oregon, declared unlawful – The Denver Post
PORTLAND — Law enforcement declared an unlawful assembly late Saturday, forcing protesters from downtown Portland, Oregon, and making several arrests, just hours after demonstrations earlier in the day ended without […]
Trial in killing of Adams County sheriff’s Deputy Heath Gumm underway
The trial for a man accused of killing an Adams County sheriff’s deputy more than two years ago started this week after it was delayed seven months due to the […]
Danny Masterson appears in court on rape charges
Actor Danny Masterson, best known for his role in the hit series That ’70s Show, has appeared in court accused of raping three women in the early 2000s. He is […]
Government could take stake in new nuclear station
The collapse of a project to build a new nuclear power station at Wylfa, Wales may accelerate government approval of a new station at Sizewell, government and industry sources say. […]
US to borrow record $3tn in pandemic spending
The US has said it wants to borrow a record $3tn (£2.4tn) in the second quarter, as coronavirus-related rescue packages blow up the budget. The sum is more than five […]
Study into transmission of coronavirus in schools
A major research project to track coronavirus infections in schools and help head teachers prevent disruption is being piloted in Bristol. The study aims to understand exactly how pupils transmit […]
Humans behind 70% fall in world's wildlife over last 50 years
Deforestation and overconsumption are fuelling a catastrophic decline in global wildlife populations, report warns. The average size of wildlife populations has plummeted more than two-thirds in less than 50 years because […]