Massive Swiss rockfall stops short of evacuated village of Brienz
Brienz was evacuated last month when geologists warned the rockface above it was due to collapse.
2023-06-16 20:28
George Orwell's 1984 returned to Portland library after 65 years
Man returns George Orwell's dystopian novel to library decades late because of its relevance today.
2023-06-16 18:54
ECB policymakers line up behind rate hike plans
FRANKFURT (Reuters) -The European Central Bank needs to keep raising interest rates, policymakers said on Friday, reaffirming the bank's stance
2023-06-16 16:58
Japan redefines rape and raises age of consent in landmark move
The laws redefine rape and raise the age of consent from 13, after public anger over rape acquittals.
2023-06-16 12:16
Lawmakers wrangle over measures to address pilot shortage
A series of controversial proposals to address the airline pilot shortage is complicating Congress' consideration of a new slate of Federal Aviation Administration policies with one senator warning fellow lawmakers there will be blood on their hands if reduced pilot training causes a fatal accident.
2023-06-16 09:29
Odey Asset Management in advanced talks to transfer funds and staff to rivals - letter
LONDON Odey Asset Management is "in advanced discussions" to rehouse funds and transfer staff to other asset managers,
2023-06-15 15:49
A former Harvard morgue manager is accused of stealing, selling and shipping human body parts, indictment says
A former morgue manager at Harvard Medical School is facing federal charges for allegedly stealing, selling and shipping human body parts, according to an indictment.
2023-06-15 06:58
Starbucks says it fired her for an 'absence of leadership.' She says it was because of her race. A jury returned a $25.6 million verdict in her favor
A jury on Monday found in favor of former Starbucks regional director Shannon Phillips, who sued the company for wrongfully firing her, claiming she was terminated for being White.
2023-06-15 02:47
Finally, A Show About Quarterbacks
Netflix has a new documentary about NFL quarterbacks.
2023-06-14 23:49
Predicting landing spots for every NBA free agent and trade target
Today on The Whiteboard, we're making a prediction for every NBA free agent and trade target, digging into NBA Draft prospects and more.As the playoffs wore on, the rumor mill drew more and more players into the offseason picture as possible trades emerged. Between actual free agents, expec...
2023-06-14 23:46
UK homeowners brace for more mortgage pain as borrowing costs shoot up
Existing and aspiring UK homeowners are bracing for a fresh wave of misery as a rise in benchmark borrowing costs threatens to push up monthly mortgage payments.
2023-06-14 21:48
Ukraine war: At least three killed in Odesa strikes, Kyiv says
Officials says a missile fired by a Russian warship in the Black Sea hit a food warehouse in the city.
2023-06-14 20:52