Thai parliament picks Srettha Thavisin as next prime minister ending 3 months of political deadlock
Thailand's parliament on Tuesday voted for real estate tycoon Srettha Thavisin to be the country's next prime minister, ending a political deadlock more than three months after elections delivered a landslide to progressive parties over pro-military groups.
2023-08-22 18:47
Traditional stone carvers chisel on despite loss of quarries in village swallowed by Mexico City
The sound of hammers and chisels striking stone rings out on most Sundays in the cemetery in the ancient town of Xochiaca, a village swallowed up decades ago by the urban sprawl of Mexico City
2023-08-22 14:28
Europe's sweeping rules for tech giants are about to kick in. Here's how they work
Google, Facebook, TikTok and other Big Tech companies operating in Europe are facing one of the most far-reaching efforts to clean up what people encounter online
2023-08-22 14:15
Dubai International Airport sees 41.6 million passengers in first half of year, more than in 2019
Dubai International Airport, the world’s busiest for international travel, says it served 41.6 million passengers in the first half of this year
2023-08-22 11:52
Sean Hannity fans slam Biden administration as Fox News anchor mocks POTUS over Covid booster push
Many believe that the Biden administration is pushing for booster vaccines due to the upcoming presidential elections
2023-08-22 10:17
Japan to start releasing Fukushima plant's treated radioactive water to sea as early as Thursday
The Japanese government treated and diluted radioactive wastewater from the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant will be released into the ocean as early as Thursday
2023-08-22 09:56
Deepfake Imposter Scams Are Driving a New Wave of Fraud
(Bloomberg Markets) -- Computer-generated children’s voices so realistic they fool their own parents. Masks created with photos from social media
2023-08-22 07:17
Teva to pay $225M to settle cholesterol drug price-fixing charges
The generic drug maker Teva Pharmaceuticals agreed Monday to pay $225 million to settle price-fixing charges related to sales of a widely used cholesterol-lowering drug
2023-08-22 06:48
West Virginia University students push back on program and faculty cuts after $45M budget shortfall
West Virginia University students have staged a walkout to protest the proposed elimination of academic programs while showing support for faculty and staff whose jobs are being targeted
2023-08-22 06:27
Predicting Alexis Lafreniere’s next contract with the New York Rangers
The final notable order of business left for the New York Rangers this offseason is squaring away a new contract with winger Alexis Lafreniere.Following the expiration of his three-year $11.325 million entry-level contract, RFA Alexis Lafreniere has yet to ink a new NHL contract with the New Yor...
2023-08-22 06:23
FDA approves RSV vaccine for moms-to-be to guard their newborns
U.S. regulators have approved the first RSV vaccine for pregnant women to protect their newborns
2023-08-22 05:59
Free Disney World passes is latest front in war between Disney and DeSantis appointees
Gov. Ron DeSantis’ appointees to a board that oversees Disney World’s governing district have launched a battle against the company on a new front — free passes and discounts for employees
2023-08-22 05:47