Biden is eager to run on the economy — 'Bidenomics' — but voters have their doubts
President Joe Biden is ready to take full political ownership of the U.S. economy -- a reflection of the White House belief that inflation is fading, job growth is solid and voters need to know about it
2023-06-27 22:19
California's new budget covers $32 billion deficit without touching reserves
California Gov. Gavin Newsom and state legislative leaders have reached an agreement on how to spend the state's tax dollars over the next year
2023-06-27 21:54
UK was ill-prepared for pandemic because resources were diverted to Brexit, ex-health chief says
Britain's former health secretary has told an official inquiry that the U.K. was ill-prepared for a pandemic partly because government resources had been diverted away from pandemic planning to brace for a possibly chaotic no-deal Brexit
2023-06-27 21:20
Pakistan's premier says he hopes the IMF will decide on the bailout for his country in a day or two
Pakistan’s prime minister says he hopes the International Monetary Fund will make its decision in a day or two on the fate of the much-needed $6 billion bailout package for his country
2023-06-27 19:51
Europe's interest rates to stay high as long as needed to defeat inflation, central bank chief says
European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde is warning that inflation is holding its grip on the economy
2023-06-27 18:18
Thousands of unauthorized vapes are pouring into the US despite the FDA crackdown on fruity flavors
The number of different e-cigarette devices sold in the U.S. has nearly tripled to over 9,000, despite a three-year effort by the Food and Drug Administration to crack down on kid-friendly flavors
2023-06-27 17:46
US ambassador dismisses claims of American interference in Thailand's elections
The U.S. ambassador to Thailand has dismissed claims of American interference in recent elections as a “disservice” to the Thai people
2023-06-27 16:57
Japan to reinstate South Korea as preferred trade nation from July 21 as two sides improve ties
Japan announced Tuesday a decision to reinstate South Korea as a preferred nation with fast-track trade status from July 21, virtually ending a four-year economic row that was strained during their bitter historic disputes
2023-06-27 16:50
Corruption trial begins for former Indonesia IT minister over mobile phone tower project
Indonesia’s anti-graft court has opened a trial for a former communication and information technology minister who was charged with corruption over the construction of mobile phone transmission towers in remote parts of the country
2023-06-27 16:45
Ex-Audi boss convicted of fraud after pleading guilty in German automaker's diesel emissions scandal
A German court has found ex-Audi boss Rupert Stadler guilty of fraud in connection with the automaker’s diesel emissions scandal
2023-06-27 15:52
Farmers markets thrive as customers and vendors who latched on during the pandemic remain loyal
Farmers markets gave people something they desperately sought during the pandemic: A place to shop outdoors, and at the same time support smaller, often local businesses
2023-06-27 15:21
Thousands of e-cigarettes are pouring into the US despite FDA crackdown on fruity flavors
The number of different e-cigarette devices sold in the U.S. has nearly tripled to over 9,000, despite a three-year effort by the Food and Drug Administration to crack down on kid-friendly flavors
2023-06-27 14:21