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César Chavez accused of sexually abusing labor rights leader Dolores Huerta and others
Labor rights activist Dolores Huerta revealed she was among women and girls who say they were sexually abused by César Chavez, the widely admired Latino icon who brought to light the struggles of farmhands while leading the United Farm Workers union.
The stunning allegations against Chavez, who died more than three decade ... (full story)
First lease sale in Alaska petroleum reserve in years draws strong interest despite pending lawsuits
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — The first oil and gas lease sale held in years in the National Petroleum Reserve-Alaska was touted by officials March 18 as the strongest to date, drawing hundreds of bids and interest from major oil companies despite pending legal challenges from environmentalists and some Indigenous groups.
It was t ... (full story)
When gas prices go up, changing the way you drive can stretch your fuel just a bit farther
DETROIT (AP) — When gas prices spike, filling up gets more painful. But consumers can do something to stretch their fuel just a little farther: Change the way they drive.
“It’s a hard one to swallow, right? You gotta put gas in to go about your day and get to work and pick the kids up from school,” said M ... (full story)
Jet fuel prices are rising. That could make summer flights more expensive
Jet fuel prices are rising as the war in the Middle East disrupts global oil supplies, putting cost pressure on airlines as the busy summer travel season approaches.
Experts say it’s not a question of if airfares will go up, but when, for how long and by how much. The impact may be felt most on long-haul international rout ... (full story)
A blow to Caribbean democracy as Stabroek News and Newsday papers fold after social media shift
SAN JOSÉ, Costa Rica (AP) — Growing up in Trinidad and Tobago, Carlon Augustus remembers reading the newspapers his grandparents bought daily. Now 32, he says he turns to social media for the latest news.
For him, it’s about getting news in real time.
“Everything is on social media now. Whatever happ ... (full story)