Supreme Court guts affirmative action in college admissions
The Supreme Court says colleges and universities can no longer take race into consideration as a specific basis for granting admission, a landmark decision that overturns long-standing precedent that has benefited Black and Latino students in higher education.
2023-06-29 22:23
Factbox-Policy measures China's central bank could use to stem yuan weakness
China has ramped up its effort to slow the depreciation of the yuan against the dollar this week
2023-06-29 16:29
Virgin Galactic rocket plane poised for first commercial flight to edge of space
By Jose Luis Gonzalez and Steve Gorman TRUTH OR CONSEQUENCES, New Mexico A twin-fuselage jet stood ready on
2023-06-29 16:21
The Nigerian with a mission to see a bagpipe revival
Inspired by seeing a bagpipe player in his youth, Chukwu Oba Kalu wanted more Nigerians to play.
2023-06-29 09:28
Biden admits using sleep apnoea treatment device
The president uses a CPAP machine, the White House said after reporters spotted marks on his face.
2023-06-29 07:55
Madonna recovering from 'serious bacterial infection,' postpones Celebration world tour
Madonna is taking time to heal after a health scare, which will postpone at least some of her Celebration world tour that had been set to commence next month.
2023-06-29 05:27
Activision CEO says gamers would 'revolt' if 'Call of Duty' were made exclusive
By Greg Bensinger and Diane Bartz SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) -The chief executive of "Call of Duty" maker Activision Blizzard, Bobby
2023-06-29 01:47
'Call of Duty' maker to invest in Barcelona after EU approves Microsoft deal
By Paul Sandle LONDON (Reuters) -Activision Blizzard said its studio that developed "Call of Duty" would set up shop in
2023-06-28 22:49
Virgin Galactic set to launch its first commercial rocket plane spaceflight
By Jose Luis Gonzalez and Steve Gorman TRUTH OR CONSEQUENCES, New Mexico A three-man crew from Italy is
2023-06-28 22:27
Ron DeSantis voted for the First Step Act and hailed its 'successes.' He now calls it 'the jailbreak bill'
On the campaign trail, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has attacked Donald Trump's signature prison reform bill, calling it a "jailbreak bill" and claiming it "allowed dangerous people out of prison who have now reoffended and really, really hurt a number of people."
2023-06-28 19:17
Sierra Leone media guide
An overview of the media in Sierra Leone, including links to broadcasters and newspapers.
2023-06-28 17:16
Brewery leak turns sea red in Japan
Visitors to a beach resort city in southwest Japan got a shock on Tuesday when they woke to discover the usually crystal-clear sea had turned an ominous shade of red -- after a local brewery sprung a leak.
2023-06-28 12:46