National and International News

NYC's Controversial Rent Control Measure Could Spread To The Rest Of The State

By Charles Lane • 2 hours ago

As tenants embrace protections in NYC's new rent control measures, landlords worry it will set a national precedent and chase good landlords out of the business and degrade rental housing.

Putting A Price On Chat: Slack Is Going Public At $16 Billion Value

By Amy Scott • 2 hours ago

In just five years, Slack has grown to have more than 10 million users and has become a verb in the process. "I'll Slack you" is shorthand for sending a message via the workplace chat platform.

On Thursday, the company will take that popularity to the New York Stock Exchange, where its shares will be publicly listed for the first time.

U.N. Report Implicates Saudi Crown Prince In Killing Of Jamal Khashoggi

By Jackie Northam • 3 hours ago

Editor's note: This story contains graphic details of the actions leading up to Jamal Khashoggi's death.

A special U.N. investigator says Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman should be investigated in the killing of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi because there is "credible evidence" that he and other senior officials in the kingdom were responsible.

The Recent Influx Of African Asylum Seekers Is Taxing Social Services In Maine

By Robbie Feinberg • 3 hours ago

Many African asylum seekers have made their way to Portland, Maine. They are joining large communities of immigrants from the Congos, Angola and other countries who have settled there.

U.S. Women To Take On Their Biggest Opponent Yet With Game Against Sweden

By Laurel Wamsley • 3 hours ago

The biggest test for the U.S. Women's National Team at the Women's World Cup comes Thursday when the U.S. takes on Sweden. It's been a busy week with many notable performances.