Qatar 2022: Sales of alcohol not permitted at World Cup stadium sites
Ahead of the 2022 World Cup, the sale of alcohol beer has been prohibited at Qatar stadium sites....
Ghana finance minister fends off criticism, apologizes for economic hardship
Ghana’s Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta on Friday has said he was “truly sorry” for the country’s economic hardships but defended...
Starbucks workers in New York, New Jersey strike on Red Cup Day
Workers at over 100 unionized Starbucks stores around the US have walked off the job, coinciding with Starbucks’ Red Cup...
Hakeem Jeffries announces bid to replace Pelosi as House Democratic leader
Rep. Hakeem Jeffries of New York on Friday officially has tossed his name into the race to replace Nancy Pelosi...
Pawnshop owner charged with running organized retail crime ring in Brentwood
A pawnshop owner in Brentwood, along with several associates, has been indicted for allegedly running an organized retail theft...
Federal judge set to decide on Elizabeth Holmes’ prison sentence for fraud
A federal judge on Friday will decide whether disgraced Theranos CEO Elizabeth Holmes should serve a lengthy prison sentence...
Following winter storm forecast, NY declares state of emergency in 11 counties
New York has declared a State of Emergency for 11 counties as a winter storm is forecast to impact...
New York City FC reaches deal to build stadium in Queens – reports
New York City officials have reached an agreement to build the city's first professional soccer stadium in Queens. The 25,000-seat...
S.African civil servants plan protests to pressure govt over wages
South African civil servants have planned to march to the National Treasury in the administrative capital Pretoria and in the...
NYC proposes $24 hourly delivery worker wage by 2025
The New York City Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP)has issued a report outlining its planned wage floors for...