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Strike against automakers could slow US economy, trigger job losses

Thursday, September 14 by ABC News

(DETROIT) -- A potential strike at the Big 3 U.S. automakers -- General Motors, Ford and Stellantis – would threaten the livelihood of up to 143,000 workers and the bottom line at some of the nation's top companies.The economic fallout, however, could extend far... Read More.

Report finds Alec Baldwin pulled trigger in deadly ‘Rust’ shooting, may still face charges

Wednesday, August 16 by ABC News

Alec Baldwin could still face manslaughter charges in the shooting that killed cinematographer Halyna Hutchins on the set of the movie Rust.The two charges of involuntary manslaughter against Baldwin, who was holding the gun when it went off, were dropped in April.However, a forensic report released on Tuesday,... Read More.

Debt ceiling talks to resume at White House as Yellen warns default could trigger recession

Tuesday, May 16 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- With time running short, President Joe Biden and congressional leaders will meet Tuesday afternoon to discuss the debt ceiling as Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen stressed a default could trigger a recession.Biden, House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, Senate Majority... Read More.

Chinese surveillance balloon may trigger US ‘action’ against Beijing: Official

Thursday, February 9 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- A State Department official said Thursday that the U.S. is looking into taking action against China for the surveillance balloons sent into American skies.The official said Washington is considering “taking action against PRC (People’s Republic of China) entities linked to the PLA... Read More.

Man shot dead after dog steps on hunting rifle’s trigger

Thursday, January 26 by ABC News

(WELLINGTON, Kan.) -- A dog has shot and killed a 30-year-old man in the front seat of a car after it stepped on a hunting rifle lying in the back seat, Kansas authorities said.The victim, Joseph Smith, was in the front passenger seat at... Read More.

As US reels from multiple mass shootings, can loneliness be a trigger for violence?

Thursday, January 26 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- There is a loneliness epidemic in the United States -- and it experts told ABC News it may be triggering violence.In California, there have been three shootings in as many days, tied to a perpetrator who may have exhibited signs of... Read More.

Why the jobs boom could worsen inflation and help trigger a recession

Friday, December 9 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- The economy has set off emergency sirens this year over growing recession fears, sky-high inflation and a battered stock market. But one area has allayed worries: jobs.Hiring last month exceeded expectations and defied warnings of a downturn. Moreover, in November, wages... Read More.

More states ban abortion this week as several ‘trigger laws’ go into effect

Thursday, August 25 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- Five more states are set to severely restrict abortion this week, adding to the growing number of laws that have taken effect since the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade.Three states -- Idaho, Tennessee and Texas -- had trigger laws go into... Read More.

Tennessee ‘trigger’ law banning nearly all abortions goes into effect

Thursday, August 25 by ABC News

(NASHVILLE, Tenn.) -- Tennessee's "trigger" law banning abortions went into effect Thursday, making providing abortions a felony in the state.The Tennessee near-total abortion ban, which was enacted in 2019, criminalizes performing or attempting to perform an abortion, only making exceptions for cases where it... Read More.

‘Trigger laws’ on abortion temporarily blocked in Wyoming, North Dakota

Wednesday, July 27 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- "Trigger laws" that would place a near-total ban on abortion were temporarily blocked in Wyoming and North Dakota on Wednesday, just as they were to go into effect.Both states are among more than a dozen that had passed laws that would... Read More.

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