
Why Buffy Sainte-Marie's 'pretendian' case strikes a nerve
The folk singer is the latest, and biggest, name caught up in questions around indigenous identity.
2023-11-15 10:24

Why South Africa regrets its post-apartheid liberal asylum laws
Tough proposals will have far-reaching consequences for foreign nationals who seek refuge in the country.
2023-11-15 10:23

China's Jan-Oct property sales fell 6.8% y/y, investment down 9.3%
BEIJING Property sales by floor area in China fell 6.8% year-on-year in January-October, compared with a 7.5% slide
2023-11-15 10:17

MLB Insider: Explaining my National League Rookie of the Year ballot
This year, I was tasked with voting for the National League Rookie of the Year. Here's my ballot and what went into each decision.
2023-11-15 09:54

Dollar Tumbles Most in a Year as Traders Bet on End of US Hikes
The US dollar tumbled by the most in a year after soft inflation data led traders to ramp
2023-11-15 09:29

A Brief History of Black Friday
It’s the unofficial start of the holiday shopping season, but where did this tradition start? And just how big is it?
2023-11-15 09:28

Jury hears Canadian man who killed Muslim family was on drugs
Nathaniel Veltman has pleaded not guilty to the murders, arguing he was in a "dreamlike state".
2023-11-15 09:28

Bird of Century: Pūteketeke wins NZ poll after campaign by John Oliver
The Pūteketeke won after the US talk show host's self-described "alarmingly aggressive" campaign.
2023-11-15 09:27

Hal Steinbrenner somehow encouraged by Brian Cashman's tantrum
New York Yankees owner Hal Steinbrenner had no issue with Brian Cashman's rant at the MLB General Manager meetings, but could have done without the swearing.
2023-11-15 09:22

Australia wages post largest rise on record in Q3
SYDNEY Australian wages posted the largest increase on record last quarter as a sharp rise in minimum wages
2023-11-15 09:20

Why Are the First Notes of a Tonal Scale Called ‘Do, Re, Mi’?
Solmization, or the practice of assigning syllables to the different “steps” of the scale, originated in ancient India.
2023-11-15 09:19

Soccer-Hayes hired in record deal to turn around US women's soccer team
(Reuters) -Long-time Chelsea manager Emma Hayes has been named as head coach of the United States women's national soccer team,
2023-11-15 09:19