Demonstrations took place in over 12 cities following President Hassan Rouhani’s decision to cut gasoline subsidies to fund handouts for the country’s poor.
Lynley Price
Posted inNation & World
Canada’s Trudeau wins re-election but faces divided nation
His Liberal Party took the most seats in Parliament, but lost its majority and will have to rely on an opposition party to get legislation passed.
advertisement
Posted inNation & World
South Pole’s ozone hole shrinks to smallest since discovery
However, scientists say is a ‘fluke’ of the weather, and not from efforts to cut down on pollution.
Posted inNation & World
‘Just too much’: Meet the uber-rich who want a wealth tax
Twenty people, including George Soros, heiress Abigail Disney and Facebook co-founder Chris Hughes, have signed a letter asking to be taxed more.
Posted inBusiness
Autoworkers from closed plants fight new GM contract
While the new deal comes with an $11,000 signing bonus, pay raises and other benefits, some opponents say the contract lacks language that will prevent plants from closing again.
Posted inBusiness, Health, Nation & World, News
More choices and stable premiums for ‘Obamacare’ next year
Despite President Trump’s best effort to repeal the Affordable Care Act, the program has stabilized 3 years into his term.
Posted inHealth, Nation & World
U.S. endorses tobacco pouches as less risky than cigarettes
The company will be able to advertise that its pouches pose a lower risk of lung cancer and heart disease than cigarettes.
Posted inBusiness, Health, Nation & World
Study: Opioid crisis cost U.S. economy $631 billion over 4 years
The cost of this year’s crisis is likely to be between $171 billion and $214 billion.
Posted inNew England
Fuel in fatal B-17 crash wasn’t contaminated, report says
The World War II-era bomber made a brief stop in Maine before continuing the rest of its New England tour.
Posted inNation & World
Texas police chief: ‘Absolutely no excuse’ for woman’s killing
The interim police head says Atatiana Jefferson, who had pulled out a gun after hearing suspicious noises behind her house, behaved like any homeowner would have on thinking they heard a prowler.