TikTok’s E-Commerce Ambitions Stall as Global Backlash Grows
Teten Masduki couldn’t stop talking about TikTok. In a July meeting with his team, the Indonesian minister broke
2023-09-28 14:19
Shelters for migrants are filling up across Germany as attitudes toward the newcomers harden
Officials across Germany are sounding the alarm that they are no longer able to accommodate migrants who are applying for asylum
2023-09-28 14:18
Powerball jackpot rises to $925 million after another drawing without a big winner
The Powerball jackpot climbed to an estimated $925 million after no one beat the immense odds and won the giant prize
2023-09-28 13:55
Australian treasurer pushes back against criticism over RBA reform
SYDNEY Australian Treasurer Jim Chalmers said on Thursday criticism of proposed reforms to the central bank's policymaking board
2023-09-28 13:49
Astros boost wild card lead with contentious 8-3 win over Mariners behind Dubon's 3-run homer
Mauricio Dubón hit a tiebreaking, three-run homer in the fourth inning, and the Houston Astros boosted their lead over the Seattle Mariners for the last AL wild card with a contentious 8-3 win
2023-09-28 13:48
New Mexico conquistador statue reinstallation stopped after protests
By Andrew Hay ESPANOLA, New Mexico A New Mexico county halted the reinstallation of a 16th-century Spanish conquistador
2023-09-28 13:47
Convicted felon suspected of killing Baltimore tech CEO has been arrested, police say
Jason Dean Billingsley, a convicted felon suspected of killing Baltimore tech executive Pava LaPere this week, has been arrested, Baltimore police said early Thursday.
2023-09-28 13:26
First congressional hearing on Maui wildfire to focus on island's sole electric provider and grid
Hawaii’s top public utility officials and the president of Hawaiian Electric are expected to testify in a congressional hearing about the role the electrical grid played in last month’s deadly Maui wildfire
2023-09-28 13:24
Padres keep playoff hopes alive, beat Giants 5-2 in 10th for first extra-inning win
Manny Machado hit a two-run single in the 10th inning, and the San Diego Padres beat the San Francisco Giants 5-2 and kept their slim postseason hopes alive with their first extra-inning win this year
2023-09-28 13:22
Wildfires can make your California red taste like an ashtray. These scientists want to stop that
The U.S. West Coast produces over 90% of America’s wine, but it’s also prone to wildfires — a combustible combination that spelled disaster in 2020 for the wine industry and one that scientists are scrambling to neutralize
2023-09-28 13:20
Jailing of Vietnam climate activist sparks concern
Human rights groups say there is a worrying trend of activists being arrested on tax evasion charges.
2023-09-28 13:19
Food prices are rising as countries limit exports. Blame climate change, El Nino and Russia's war
Restrictions on food exports are spilling over from rice and wheat to other essentials
2023-09-28 13:16