Democrats are threatening to block a bill needed to avert an Oct. 1 US government shutdown unless Republicans agree to stop a sharp spike in Obamacare health insurance premiums or meet other demands by the minority party.

The rapid growth of artificial intelligence may be outpacing the ability of workers to integrate the new technology and apply it to improve productivity.

The Empowering Striking Workers Act would allow workers to be eligible for unemployment insurance benefits 14 days after going on strike.

The report also mentions use of direct primary care arrangements with health savings accounts.