The islands that went from whale hunting to whale watching
The remote Azores archipelago used to be known for its whale hunting. These days, however, it's better known for whale watching -- and is officially one of the most sustainable places on the planet to see the animals.
2023-10-12 18:22
He stopped at a gas station for a chocolate bar and Gatorade. Then he was gunned down
Alexander Lara Delgado's mother lost her only child on the early morning of January 7, awoken by a phone call that her son had been shot after his car was struck by another at the gas station and an altercation ensued. The happy, lovable and outgoing teen left behind both parents, four half-siblings on his dad's side and two stepsiblings.
2023-10-12 18:17
Malaysia questions Goldman Sachs lawsuit over 1MDB settlement, saying it's premature
The Malaysian government has questioned a move by Goldman Sachs to file for arbitration in a dispute connected with the multibillion-dollar looting of a sovereign wealth fund
2023-10-12 18:16
Chinese officials urge calm after Evergrande fears reportedly spark small bank run
Fears that Evergrande's debt woes are spreading into the wider financial industry have sparked a run on a regional bank in northern China, multiple state media outlets have reported.
2023-10-12 17:51
Futures rise as Treasury yields drop ahead of inflation data
Futures for Wall Street's main stock indexes rose on Thursday as Treasury yields eased, while investors looked forward
2023-10-12 17:51
Musk's X has taken down hundreds of Hamas-linked accounts, CEO says
The head of Elon Musk’s social media platform X says the company formerly known has Twitter has removed hundreds of Hamas-linked accounts and taken down or labeled thousands of pieces of content since the militant group’s attack on Israel
2023-10-12 17:50
Middle East growth to recover in 2024 but structural issues to weigh - IMF
By Rachna Uppal DUBAI Economic growth in the Middle East and North Africa region is expected to accelerate
2023-10-12 17:48
Popular Italian jockey Frankie Dettori reverses decision to retire from horse racing
Frankie Dettori isn’t done with horse racing just yet
2023-10-12 17:45
Sri Lanka says it has deal with China EXIM bank to cover $4.2 billion of debt
By Uditha Jayasinghe, Jorgelina do Rosario and Leika Kihara COLOMBO/MARRAKECH Sri Lanka said on Thursday it has reached
2023-10-12 17:27
Scalise scrambling to win over holdouts amid deep concerns he can't get 217 votes for speaker
Majority Leader Steve Scalise is scrambling to lock down the votes to become the next House speaker, but protracted opposition to the Louisiana Republican inside the GOP conference could ultimately derail his bid.
2023-10-12 17:26
Ditch the Snow for Sun and Sea: Use Boatsetter to Create New Holiday Traditions
MIAMI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct 12, 2023--
2023-10-12 17:25
Malaysia denies Goldman Sachs' allegations in 1MDB arbitration suit
By Rozanna Latiff KUALA LUMPUR The Malaysian government on Thursday denied allegations by Goldman Sachs that it had
2023-10-12 17:23