Vatican questions $17 million donation to impact investing fund, moves to prevent similar gifts
Pope Francis has asked aides to get to the bottom of how at least $17 million was transferred from the Vatican’s U.S.-based missionary fundraising coffers into an impact investing vehicle run by a priest
2023-05-31 14:16
Singapore Sees Record Clampdown on Oil Ships as Dark Fleet Grows
Singapore’s detentions of oil and chemicals tankers have surged since early last year, highlighting growing concerns over the
2023-05-31 14:16
Baidu Creates $140 Million Fund to Back ChatGPT-Like Startups
Baidu Inc. has set aside 1 billion yuan ($140 million) to fund Chinese startups that explore generative AI,
2023-05-31 14:16
China's industry minister, Tesla's Musk meet, discuss electric cars
China’s industry minister has met Tesla Ltd
2023-05-31 13:51
Frantic 911 calls detail chaos of shooting at Florida's Hollywood Beach as 6 of 9 injured remain hospitalized
Audio of 911 calls detail panic that unfolded during a Memorial Day shooting that injured nine people near South Florida's bustling Hollywood Beach Broadwalk -- an incident in which six of the gunshot victims still were hospitalized Tuesday.
2023-05-31 13:23
China factory activity slows, adding to economic strains
A survey shows China’s factory activity decelerated in May, adding to signs an economic rebound after the end of anti-virus controls is slowing
2023-05-31 13:23
China warns of artificial intelligence risks, calls for beefed-up national security measures
China's ruling Communist Party is calling for beefed-up national security measures, highlighting risks from artificial intelligence
2023-05-31 13:16
New Zealand airline is asking passengers to weigh in before their flights
New Zealand’s national airline is asking passengers to step on the scales before they board international flights
2023-05-31 13:15
Elon Musk: Tesla boss on first China trip in over three years
The multi-billionaire has not yet publicly commented on the visit, which comes amid US-China tensions.
2023-05-31 12:47
Amazon workers upset over job cuts, return-to-office mandate stage walkout
A group of Amazon workers upset about recent layoffs, a return-to-office mandate and the company’s environmental impact is planning a walkout at its Seattle headquarters Wednesday
2023-05-31 12:24
Changes to food aid in debt bill would cost money, far from savings GOP envisioned
A Republican attempt to expand work requirements for federal food aid in debt legislation moving through Congress would increase federal spending by $2.1 billion over 10 years — far from the cuts GOP lawmakers had envisioned
2023-05-31 12:23
North Korea says satellite launch fails
North Korea launched what South Korea says was a satellite on Wednesday morning, triggering emergency alerts in Seoul and Japan that were later recalled.
2023-05-31 08:55