In Nigeria’s lithium boom, many mines are illegal and children do much of the work

NASARAWA, Nigeria — Dressed in a faded pink dress, 6-year-old Juliet Samaniya squats under scorching skies…

Takeaways from AP’s report on child labor in Nigeria lithium mines

NASARAWA, Nigeria — Growing demand for the lithium used in batteries for electric vehicles and energy…

Japan’s Nissan reshuffles management to fix its money-losing business

TOKYO — Embattled Japanese automaker Nissan has tapped Jeremy Papin, who was overseeing its U.S. operations,…

Manchin, Sinema prevent Democrats from locking in majority on labor board through 2026

WASHINGTON — Senate Democrats failed Wednesday to confirm a Democratic member of the National Labor Relations…

Arizona AG sues Saudi firm over ‘excessive’ groundwater pumping, saying it’s a public nuisance

PHOENIX — Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes announced Wednesday she’s suing a Saudi Arabian agribusiness for…

Federal court filings allege official committed perjury in lawsuit tied to Louisiana grain terminal

NEW ORLEANS — A southeast Louisiana official has been accused of committing perjury for failing to…

Vince Carter and Tracy McGrady join Bills’ ownership group as limited partners

IRVING, Texas — Basketball Hall of Famers Vince Carter and Tracy McGrady are among 10 limited…

NFL and Nike extend their partnership with a 10-year deal, will focus on growing the sport globally

IRVING, Texas — The NFL’s desire to become a global powerhouse is no secret. Nike is…

Sheriff in Georgia promises to pay security company $1.4 million after jail walkouts

ATLANTA — The Fulton County Sheriff’s Office said Wednesday it will send about $1.4 million in…

Can ordinary citizens solve our toughest problems?

BEND, OREGON — Eliza Wilson is a little nervous as she draws the microphone close, but…