German manufacturing shrinks in June as demand weakens-PMI
BERLIN Germany's manufacturing sector contracted at the fastest rate in more than three years in June, with both
2023-07-03 16:21
New Zealand bans plastic bags for fresh produce in supermarkets
Supermarkets already ban take-home bags but now thin bags used for vegetables will be outlawed too.
2023-07-03 13:46
Liberty vs. Storm prediction and odds for Sunday, July 2
While the Liberty lost to the Las Vegas Aces last time out, there's no shame in losing to the best team in the WNBA.The Liberty are starting to turn into a clear second best team in the league, and have begun running through the WNBA outside of the Aces. New York is 10-4 on the year with th...
2023-07-03 00:28
Sweden Quran burning: Iran wont send ambassador to Stockholm over incident
Many Muslim countries have summoned Swedish ambassadors to express their condemnation for the act.
2023-07-02 21:21
Why there won't be a backlash against the Supreme Court this time
The Supreme Court handed down several key rulings this past week that dismayed liberals. Chief among them was the court's decision to disallow colleges and universities from using race or ethnicity as a specific factor in admissions. The court also found that President Joe Biden's student debt forgiveness plan was unconstitutional.
2023-07-02 21:17
America's front line of missile defense is straining under the demand of global threats
The US Army's air defense units are among the most overworked in the US military, manning missile systems across the globe to provide around-the-clock deterrence against adversaries including North Korea, China, Iran and Russia.
2023-07-02 20:23
MLB Rumors: Astros floating outfielders as potential trade chips with contenders
The Astros are looking to hook up with a fellow MLB contender for a win-win trade before the deadline with outfielders to spare.The Astros may be the reigning World Series champions but they've got work to do to defend their title.With the All-Star break coming up, Houston sits four gam...
2023-07-02 10:46
Hachiko: The world's most loyal dog turns 100
The Akita Inu has been lionised in Japan and beyond as a symbol of devotion and fidelity
2023-07-02 06:26
Big 12 midnight tweet shows there will be nothing small about this new era
Big 12 commissioner Brett Yormark could not have been more excited to welcome BYU, Cincinnati, Houston and UCF into his rapidly growing Power Five conference on July 1.The days are over when it comes to laughing at the Big 12's small market energy.For those who have followed along to th...
2023-07-02 01:58
MLB rumors: Yankees failed trade, Braves dodge trade bullet, Red Sox hyping moves
Trades have happened, and MLB rumors season is officially here.Here's the latest you should know regarding MLB rumors, a day after the Royals and Rangers broke the seal on the trade market, sending Aroldis Chapman to the Rangers to further fortify its pitching staff.Red Sox could be big s...
2023-07-02 00:29
Takeaways from the latest controversial and contentious Supreme Court term
Last fall, just when the Supreme Court was gearing up to start a new term, Chief Justice John Roberts told an audience in Colorado that he was looking forward to a return to normal where the public would be able to attend oral arguments in person after a Covid-induced break and metal barricades, erected to ward off protesters in the wake of the reversal of Roe v. Wade, would finally come down.
2023-07-01 20:16
'Race neutral' replaces affirmative action. What's next?
When the Supreme Court cut affirmative action out of college admissions programs Thursday, it did not outlaw the goal of achieving diversity, but it set a new "race-neutral" standard for considering applicants.
2023-07-01 19:29