School board votes to fire teacher who read book on gender identity to Georgia fifth-graders
A suburban Atlanta school board has voted to terminate the contract of a teacher who read a book about gender identity to gifted fifth-graders -- the latest salvo in a nationwide clash over how issues like gender and race are discussed in public school classrooms.
2023-08-18 19:27
Ethiopia's Tigray crisis: Deaths from starvation after aid halted - official
The region estimates at least 1,400 have died since a food corruption scam was uncovered in April.
2023-08-18 19:21
Furious Chinese investors lodge complaints over trust firm's missed payments
BEIJING Angry investors in trust products of a leading Chinese shadow bank have lodged complaint letters with regulators,
2023-08-18 18:56
Barclays Names New India CEO, COO in Reshuffle of Key Market
Barclays Plc named new executives to its top management in India, a major overseas market for the lender,
2023-08-18 18:52
Justice Department asks for 30-year sentences for Proud Boys leaders convicted of sedition
The Justice Department is seeking three-decade prison sentences for the leaders of the Proud Boys convicted of seditious conspiracy for plotting and leading the crowd at the January 6, 2021, Capitol riot, positioning the men as failed, thuggish political revolutionaries.
2023-08-18 18:49
Estee Lauder forecasts weaker annual forecast on slow recovery in Asia travel retail
Estee Lauder projected full-year net sales and profit below market expectations on Friday, signaling a slower-than-expected recovery in
2023-08-18 18:45
Deere Raises Profit Outlook With Farmer Demand Still Strong
Deere & Co. lifted its financial outlook for the year as machinery demand from farmers remained robust despite
2023-08-18 18:23
China Evergrande says bankruptcy protection filing does not involve petition
Embattled property developer China Evergrande Group said on Friday its application to the U.S. Court for bankruptcy protection
2023-08-18 17:57
Pura Luka Vega: Philippine drag queen for dressing as Jesus
Christian groups are suing the artist, who's been labelled 'persona non grata' in their own city.
2023-08-18 17:52
Turkish Inflation Outlook at Its Worst in 21 Years on Weak Lira
Turkey’s inflation outlook is worsening due to a weak currency, with a key survey by the country’s central
2023-08-18 17:29
Georgia investigates threats against Trump jury
Personal information of grand jury members who indicted Donald Trump this week were shared online.
2023-08-18 16:56
Kuwait Fund Names New Head of UK Arm Year After Ousting Ex-CEO
Kuwait’s $700 billion sovereign wealth fund appointed Abdulmohsin Al-Mukhaizeem as the permanent head of its London arm, just
2023-08-18 15:52