Mental Floss’s ‘The Curious Compendium of Wonderful Words’ Features Fun Slang, Strange Phrase Origins, and More
Sure, all books are filled with words—but not quite like this.
2023-06-06 21:29
Debt ceiling package does little to address America's major fiscal problems
Although it's named the Fiscal Responsibility Act, the compromise debt ceiling package that President Joe Biden signed into law this past weekend doesn't do much to fix the nation's enormous financial challenges.
2023-06-06 20:58
Mother of six-year-old who shot teacher charged with federal gun crimes
Deja Taylor is charged with federal gun crimes after her six-year-old son shot his teacher in Virginia.
2023-06-06 19:59
Breakthrough on stalled EU migration deal coming this week - official
By Gabriela Baczynska BRUSSELS European Union countries are expected this week to agree on how to share out
2023-06-06 19:29
Palau country profile
Provides an overview of Palau , including key events and facts about this tropical island nation in the northern Pacific.
2023-06-06 19:29
US Treasuries Blacklisted by German State as ESG Law Takes Hold
For an illustration of how wildly different the debate around ESG is in Europe and the US, look
2023-06-06 19:23
Robert Hanssen: The fake job that snared FBI agent who spied for Moscow
The agents who brought down one of the most notorious Cold War spies tell us how they did it.
2023-06-06 18:56
Ukraine dam: Thousands evacuated from ‘critical zone’ near Kakhovka plant
At least 16,000 people are at risk from flooding, says Ukraine, after an attack released a torrent of water .
2023-06-06 18:18
Penn State Official to Lead R&D Arm of $52 Billion US Chips Push
The Biden administration is tapping an official from Pennsylvania State University to head its new semiconductor research and
2023-06-06 17:29
Australia’s Hawkish Interest-Rate Hike Explained in Four Charts
Australia’s central bank surprised investors for a second straight month with an interest-rate increase that suggested it’s worried
2023-06-06 16:53
UN climate talks in Germany kick off with no final agenda
By Riham Alkousaa BERLIN United Nations climate talks in Germany kicked off on Monday without an agreed final
2023-06-06 16:48
Asia Family Offices Are Most Bearish on Property, Survey Shows
Asian family offices are turning more bearish on property than any other asset class, as interest rates rise
2023-06-06 16:45