Japan economy expands more than expected on post-COVID spending
By Tetsushi Kajimoto and Leika Kihara TOKYO Japan's economy expanded an annualised 1.6% in the January-March period to
2023-05-17 08:25
Eight in 10 South African children struggle to read by age of 10
Eight in 10 students have issues with literacy, the lowest performance in a study of 57 countries.
2023-05-17 08:19
CNN projects Democrat Donna Deegan will become Jacksonville's first female mayor
Former journalist Donna Deegan will become the first female mayor of Jacksonville, Florida, CNN projects, as Democrats win the office in the state's most populous city for only the second time in 30 years.
2023-05-17 08:17
How much you exercise may impact your flu and pneumonia risk, study shows
We know exercise is good, but a new study shows getting enough activity may help reduce the risk of death from influenza and pneumonia. But there is such a thing as too much exercise, the study showed.
2023-05-17 07:53
CNN projects Daniel Cameron will win Kentucky GOP governor primary and face Democrat Andy Beshear in the fall
Daniel Cameron will win the Republican nomination for Kentucky governor, CNN projects.
2023-05-17 07:49
Asia Stocks Set for Mixed Open; US Futures Muted: Markets Wrap
Asian equities look set for mixed start Wednesday while US contracts posted muted gains after leaders in Washington
2023-05-17 07:47
US student suspended for filming teacher using racial slur
The school says the girl was removed for "inappropriate use of electronic devices", but family wants an apology.
2023-05-17 07:26
Why Somalia's once-banned boxing thrives in the former warzone
Somalia's only official boxing club offers a haven for a group of young people in Mogadishu.
2023-05-17 07:18
Chronic pain is substantially more common in the US than diabetes, depression and high blood pressure, study finds
There are more new cases of chronic pain among US adults than other common long-term conditions like diabetes, depression and high blood pressure, according to a new study.
2023-05-17 06:28
An AI CEO Went to Washington and Asked for Rules: Key Takeaways
The Senate’s first major hearing on artificial intelligence covered everything from the lighthearted marvels of generative AI to
2023-05-17 06:25
Fires Rage in Canada’s Main Energy Hub, Threatening Region’s Oil Production
Shifting fires across Canada’s main energy-producing province are prompting drillers to throttle back production once again — more
2023-05-17 06:24
Failed bank execs see blame everywhere, except in the mirror
More than two months after the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank triggered a financial earthquake, three former executives spoke publicly for the first time in testimony before a Senate committee Tuesday.
2023-05-17 06:19