Britain's high-speed rail fiasco reflects grim economic reality
In 1825, the world's first passenger train went into service in northern England. It heralded the start of a railway age that transformed the country's economy by slashing journey times, boosting trade routes and connecting major cities.
2023-10-05 19:59
Indian police widen probe into funding of news portal
By Rupam Jain NEW DELHI Indian police expanded on Thursday an investigation into suspected illegal foreign funding of
2023-10-05 19:56
A year after Thai day care center massacre, a family copes with their grief
In a simply built concrete house a few yards off a dirt road in the rural town of Uthai Sawan in northeastern Thailand, Tawee Lasopha wakes up before sunrise to catch fish from his pond, then moves onto household chores with his wife, cooking breakfast and preparing his grandchildren for school
2023-10-05 19:54
Corona beer-maker Constellation Brands lifts profit forecast on higher pricing
Constellation Brands raised its annual profit target on Thursday after topping sales expectations for the second quarter, riding
2023-10-05 19:54
What to expect from Friday's jobs report
This time last week, the prospects seemed to be growing dimmer that the September jobs report would land this Friday as planned.
2023-10-05 19:51
Fears about Amazon and Microsoft cloud computing dominance trigger UK probe
Concerns from regulators about the dominance of Amazon and Microsoft in Britain’s cloud computing market have triggered an investigation into the competitiveness of the key industry
2023-10-05 19:48
Mysterious injury of 16-year-old Iranian girl not wearing a headscarf in Tehran's Metro sparks anger
A mysterious injury suffered by a 16-year-old girl not wearing a headscarf while boarding a Metro train in Iran’s capital has reignited anger just after the one-year anniversary of the death of Mahsa Amini and the nationwide protests it sparked
2023-10-05 19:46
Key Republican backs Biden nominee to head FAA
WASHINGTON A key Senate Republican said Thursday he plans to support the White House nominee to head the
2023-10-05 19:45
Puma shares fall as analysts flag possible Q3 disappointment
(Reuters) -Shares in Puma fell 8.4% on Thursday after analysts said the sportswear company's third-quarter earnings might fall short of
2023-10-05 19:27
Vikings had windows, another shift away from their image as barbaric Norsemen, Danish museum says
Vikings had windows — usually only associated with medieval churches and castles — meaning Norsemen dignitaries sat in rooms lit up by apertures with glass
2023-10-05 19:25
Norwegian writer Jon Fosse wins the Nobel Prize in literature
The Nobel Prize in literature has been awarded to Norwegian author Jon Fosse
2023-10-05 19:21
Porsche-backed Sensigo deploys AI tools to smooth vehicle repairs
By Paul Lienert German automaker Porsche and investor UP.Partners have launched Sensigo, a California-based startup using artificial intelligence
2023-10-05 19:17