New Jersey pupils with $75 lunch debt banned from prom and field trips

Image copyright Getty Images Image caption A US high school lunch (file image) A US school district has banned students who have more than $75 (£58) in lunch debt from attending the prom and other extra-curricular activities. The school board president of Cherry Hill in New Jersey said the plan struck a “balance of compassion” […]

Trump impeachment: US envoy condemns ‘irregular’ pressure on Ukraine

Image copyright EPA Image caption Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky (left) and US President Donald Trump met last month A top US diplomat says President Trump made the release of military aid to Ukraine conditional on a pledge that a political rival would be investigated. Ambassador Bill Taylor testified before an impeachment inquiry that he was […]

WeWork accepts multi-billion-dollar Softbank rescue deal

Image copyright WeWork WeWork has been thrown a multi-billion-dollar lifeline from Softbank that will give the Japanese company more control of the troubled property start-up. In a statement, Softbank said it would provide $5bn (£3.9bn) in new financing and up to $3bn for existing shareholders. The deal will see Softbank increase its stake in the […]

Far-right ‘Proud Boys’ jailed over New York City clash with anti-fascists

Image copyright Handout Image caption CCTV footage captured members of the Proud Boys viciously beating protesters Two members of the US far-right group the Proud Boys have been jailed for four years for beating up anti-fascist activists in a fight last year. Maxwell Hare, 27, and John Kinsman, 32, were convicted of gang assault, attempted […]

World Series: Washington Nationals edge out Houston Astros in game one

Juan Soto, one of the best young players in baseball, starred in his World Series debut The Washington Nationals won their debut World Series game, edging out the Houston Astros 5-4 in game one of the best-of-seven series in Houston. The Astros went 2-0 up early on before home runs by Ryan Zimmerman and Juan […]

Trump impeachment: US envoy condemns ‘irregular’ pressure on Ukraine

Image copyright EPA Image caption Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky (left) and US President Donald Trump met last month A top US diplomat says President Trump made the release of military aid to Ukraine conditional on a pledge they would investigate a political rival. Ambassador Bill Taylor testified before an impeachment inquiry that he was told […]

WeWork rescue ‘hands co-founder Adam Neumann $1.7bn payout’

Image copyright WeWork Struggling property firm WeWork has reportedly accepted a rescue deal with a generous payout for controversial co-founder Adam Neumann. The deal will see current investor, Japanese firm Softbank, buy billions more dollars worth of WeWork shares, including almost $1bn from Mr Neumann. The agreement, which also includes $5bn in debt financing, gives […]

Far-right ‘Proud Boys’ jailed over New York City clash with anti-fascists

Image copyright Handout Image caption CCTV footage captured members of the Proud Boys viciously beating protesters Two members of the US far-right group the Proud Boys have been jailed for four years for beating up anti-fascist activists in a fight last year. Maxwell Hare, 27, and John Kinsman, 32, were convicted of gang assault, attempted […]

Trump impeachment: US envoy condemns ‘irregular’ pressure on Ukraine

Image copyright EPA Image caption Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky (left) and US President Donald Trump met last month A top US diplomat has told Congress that aid to Ukraine and a meeting with President Donald Trump were linked to public investigations of a rival. Ambassador Bill Taylor testified before an impeachment inquiry that he was […]

Trump impeachment: US envoy condemns ‘irregular’ pressure on Ukraine

Image copyright EPA Image caption Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky (left) and US President Donald Trump met last month A top US diplomat has told Congress that aid to Ukraine and a meeting with President Donald Trump were linked to public investigations of a rival. Ambassador Bill Taylor testified before an impeachment inquiry that he was […]