Wholesale inflation in US edged up in July from low levels
Wholesale price increases in the United States picked up slightly in July yet still suggested that inflationary pressures have eased this year since reaching alarming heights in 2022
2023-08-11 20:57
What caused the Hawaii wildfires?
What sparked the fires is still a mystery, but a mix of wind and dry weather helped the flames spread.
2023-08-11 20:29
Severe floods in China's northern province killed 29 and caused tens of billions of economic losses
Severe floods in China’s northern province of Hebei brought by the remnants of Typhoon Doksuri this month killed at least 29 people and caused tens of billions in economic losses
2023-08-11 20:25
Ecuador says six suspects arrested for presidential candidate assassination are Colombian
Six suspects arrested in connection with the assassination of Ecuadorian presidential candidate Fernando Villavicencio are Colombian nationals and gang members, authorities have confirmed, as a former vice president demanded action over spiraling levels of violence in the South American country.
2023-08-11 19:53
Global Covid cases up 80% as new subvariant rises
The number of new Covid-19 cases reported worldwide rose by 80 percent in the last month, the World Health Organization said on Friday, days after...
2023-08-11 18:56
Doctors in England walk off job again as pay dispute with UK government shows no progress
Tens of thousands of doctors in England have walked off the job for another four-day stretch, with growing concerns that their bitter pay dispute with the British government will drag on into the winter
2023-08-11 18:53
Malaysia organizer seeks $2.7 million from British band whose gay kiss got a music festival canceled
The organizer of a Malaysian music festival is seeking $2.7 million in losses from British band The 1975 over a breach of contract
2023-08-11 18:46
Stock market today: Global stocks lower after US inflation edges up, fueling unease about economy
Global stock markets are lower after U.S. inflation edged higher, fueling unease about the outlook for the biggest global economy
2023-08-11 17:46
Energy Department announces largest-ever investment in 'carbon removal'
The Department of Energy announced Friday it is awarding up to $1.2 billion to two projects that promise to remove carbon dioxide from the air in what officials said was the largest investment in “engineered carbon removal” in history
2023-08-11 17:19
UBS ends rescue packages from Swiss gov't that paved way for Credit Suisse takeover
UBS says it has shut down rescue packages agreed with Swiss authorities that made available up to 200 billion Swiss francs (about $230 billion) to help shepherd through its takeover of ailing rival Credit Suisse and avert an international banking crisis
2023-08-11 16:51
Chinese tech giant Huawei reports sales, profit up despite US sanctions
Chinese tech giant Huawei says its revenue rose 3% over a year earlier and its profit margin widened in the first half of 2023 despite sanctions that limit its access to U.S. processor chips
2023-08-11 16:15
Travis Scott’s Rome gig condemned by archeologists
Archeologists in Rome have voiced concern about gigs being held at the historic Circus Maximus venue after Travis Scott's gig there on Monday (07.08.23) produced tremors equivalent to a 1.3 magnitude earthquake
2023-08-11 15:25