Philippines accuses China of firing water cannon at boats in South China Sea
Saturday's stand-off was near the disputed Spratly Islands in the South China Sea, the Philippines says.
2023-08-06 13:20
'This isn't some random dude with a duffel bag': To catch fentanyl traffickers, feds dig into crypto markets
The Biden administration has intensified its focus on tracing cryptocurrency payments that some of the most dangerous Mexican drug cartels use to buy fentanyl ingredients from Chinese chemical companies, the latest step in a renewed attempt to crack down on the multibillion-dollar fentanyl trade that kills thousands of Americans each year.
2023-08-05 19:20
Canada’s Economy Sheds Jobs But Wage Growth Stays High
The Canadian economy unexpectedly shed jobs last month even as wages grew faster, signaling a softening labor market
2023-08-04 23:24
A Black man's drug conviction has been vacated after a White judge said the man 'looks like a criminal'
A Black man in Michigan had his drug conviction vacated due to a district court judge saying the man "looks like a criminal to me," according to a federal appellate court ruling.
2023-08-04 22:57
Oil Coasts to Sixth Weekly Gain After Saudis, Russia Extend Cuts
Oil headed for a sixth straight weekly gain, the longest winning streak in more than a year, after
2023-08-04 11:56
Florida effectively bans advanced psychology course over LGBTQ content - course developer
By Sharon Bernstein Florida has told school superintendents that the Advanced Placement psychology course offered to high school
2023-08-04 07:15
Pope meets victims of clerical sexual abuse in Portugal
A report this year said at least 4,815 children in Portugal were abused by members of the clergy.
2023-08-03 11:51
Soaring Housing Costs Could Spell ‘Disastrous’ Political Consequences for Trudeau
The soaring cost of Canada’s housing has become a major political problem for Prime Minister Justin Trudeau as
2023-08-02 20:58
Oil Rises After Industry Report Points to Massive Inventory Draw
Oil resumed a rally after an industry estimate pointed to a huge drawdown in US inventories, adding to
2023-08-02 11:48
Oil Steadies After the Biggest Monthly Advance Since Early 2022
Oil steadied after the biggest monthly advance since early 2022 as signs of a tighter global crude market
2023-08-01 09:58
Five Key Charts to Watch in Global Commodity Markets This Week
Record heat, extreme weather events and war are still upending global commodity markets. Rice — a food staple
2023-07-31 05:54
Why it's getting easier to be a single mum in China
How rule changes and financial independence is helping unmarried women to keep their babies.
2023-07-30 06:48