Biden administration to announce new bans on investments in China meant to protect national security
President Joe Biden's administration plans to detail new rules Wednesday limiting US investments in advanced technology industries in China, according to people familiar with the plans, in an effort to protect national security at a moment of heightened tension with Beijing.
2023-08-09 20:20
UK drivers warned to display clean air stickers in French cities
Crit'Air stickers come in six categories, from green for the cleanest vehicles to dark grey.
2023-08-09 20:19
Georgia is now the only state with work requirements in Medicaid
Georgia is now the only state in the US to implement work requirements in its Medicaid program -- a feat many Republican lawmakers nationwide will be closely monitoring.
2023-08-09 20:18
Russia’s new schoolbook aims to justify war on Ukraine
The book makes numerous false claims and portrays Ukraine as an aggressive state run by nationalists.
2023-08-09 19:45
Edmunds compares: 2023 Mazda CX-50 vs. Honda CR-V
The Honda CR-V has consistently been one of the most popular small crossover SUVs on sale in America
2023-08-09 19:28
Biden tries to bolster his climate credentials as activists push for more urgency
President Joe Biden is traveling west this week on a mission to ramp up excitement for an agenda that -- so far -- is yielding little political upside.
2023-08-09 19:23
The world's biggest law firm is splitting off its business in China
Dentons, the world's biggest law firm by number of employees, is distancing itself from its business in China in response to intensifying regulation in the country.
2023-08-09 18:58
London coffee shop to give away TikTok famous Stanley cups
Coffee shop Blank Street has partnered with Stanley, the viral TikTok cup, to hand out free flasks to caffeine-seekers across the city. For the blissfully unaware, the famed Stanley cup has been making waves online in recent months with a staggering 2.3 billion views under the hashtag alone. The platform has been flooded with reviews, unboxing videos and has almost become an emotional support accessory for avid TikTokers, influencers and celebrities across the globe. To secure the iconic cup, all you need to do is tell your Blank Street Charlotte Street barista: "Quench my thirst." Sign up for our free Indy100 weekly newsletter You'll then be given your very own Stanley Quencher, perfect for keeping iced coffee temperature perfectly chilled for two whole days. You must be quick, as there are only 50 available across Thursday and Friday (10-11th August) between 11am and 2pm. On Thursday, Blank Street will have its first drop of 25 Stanley Quenchers, in the sell-out eucalyptus colour, available only at Blank Street’s Charlotte Street store. The next drop of 25 cups will be available at the same time, the same place on Friday – the rush for thirst-quenching is on. Coffee fans will have another opportunity to secure their Stanley at a later date. All they need to do is keep their eyes peeled on the Blank Street socials for further details. Caffeine addicts wondering what to fill in their newly-secured Stanley Quencher can find inspiration in Blank Street’s expertly crafted Cold Brew menu. With delights such as the traditional Cold Brew, clean-cut Cortado Cold Brew, and treacly, best-selling Shaken Brown Sugar Cold Brew - the curated menu of delicious iced creations is packed full of chocolate-y and caramel-y flavours from the coffee shop’s innovative Cold Brew Shot. The menu has been taking London by storm already, with Blank Street seeing a whopping 11X increase in the number of Cold Brews ordered from May to August this year. Ignacio Llado, UK MD at Blank Street said: "Keeping your iced coffee cold in the summer can be a bit of a mission, so we’ve partnered with the sell-out success that broke TikTok Stanley Cup to give away a limited number of free cups, and help fight the fight against melting iced beverages. "At Blank Street we want to keep Londoners cool, caffeinated and chic, and what’s more on-brand than a eucalyptus Stanley Quencher - but you’ve got to be quick!" Have your say in our news democracy. Click the upvote icon at the top of the page to help raise this article through the indy100 rankings.
2023-08-09 18:49
Amazon deal lacks concrete measures, say climate activists
A summit in Brazil sees the countries that share the Amazon basin agree only to a new alliance on the issue.
2023-08-09 18:22
Pakistan court takes up jailed ex-PM Imran Khan's appeal
ISLAMABAD (Reuters) -A Pakistani court took up jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan's appeal against conviction on corruption charges on
2023-08-09 18:16
UK signs deal with Turkey to disrupt people-smuggling gangs
It includes increased collaboration and intelligence-sharing but no deal to return failed asylum seekers.
2023-08-09 17:45
Cathay Bullish on Prospects as Profit Soars to 13-Year High
Cathay Pacific Airways Ltd. expects its strong recovery from the Covid crisis to continue through the rest of
2023-08-09 17:16
