
Biden, McCarthy to speak on debt limit; talks stalled as Republicans seek deep spending cuts
President Joe Biden planned on Sunday to speak directly with House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, hoping to salvage talks to raise the debt limit that have stalled in recent days while he was abroad at the Group of Seven summit
2023-05-21 18:55

Biden: GOP must move off 'extreme' positions, no debt limit deal solely on its 'partisan terms'
President Joe Biden says Republicans in the U.S. House must move off their “extreme positions” on the now-stalled talks over raising America’s debt limit and that there will be no agreement to avert a catastrophic default only on their terms
2023-05-21 18:45

How Pacific Islanders in the US are keeping their culture alive through dance
In big cities with a large Pacific Islander presence, like New York, Portland, Oregon, and San Diego, many US-born Pacific Islanders as well as transplants are staying in touch with their culture through dance.
2023-05-21 16:28

G7: Taking a stand against China's economic coercion
Worried of being held hostage economically by China, the G7 spells out its plan to escape.
2023-05-21 16:24

UK’s Bond Bears Hunker Down Before Big Week for Economic Data
UK bond bears are going into a week of key economic data undaunted. Swaps trading suggests any respite
2023-05-21 13:15

At least nine killed in El Salvador stadium stampede
The disaster happened during a clash between two rival football sides in the capital San Salvador.
2023-05-21 12:18

G7's China investment continues even as members 'de-risk' - Germany's Scholz
HIROSHIMA, Japan Members of the Group of Seven rich nations will ensure big investments in China continue even
2023-05-21 10:51

Australian PM backs G7 on 'de-risking' trade with China
SYDNEY Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said on Sunday that he backed a Group of Seven (G7) joint
2023-05-21 10:25

Starbucks: What a coffee ad reveals about transphobia in India
A viral ad has sparked conversations about how transgender people are treated in India.
2023-05-21 07:55

Minnesota bill legalizing recreational pot passes Senate, heads to governor's desk
The Minnesota Senate has passed a bill that would legalize recreational marijuana for people over the age of 21, making it the 23rd state to do so
2023-05-21 07:26

Corporate America Hit by Rate-Sticker Shock: Credit Weekly
Corporate America is waking up to what higher interest rates really mean. Companies across the credit spectrum are
2023-05-21 04:25

US Inflation Set to Stay Firm in Challenge for the Fed
The latest marker of underlying US price pressures will offer little hope of settling the debate among Federal
2023-05-21 04:23