Summers, El-Erian Pile Criticism on Fitch Downgrade Decision
Prominent economists Larry Summers and Mohamed El-Erian joined a cohort of their peers in criticizing Fitch Ratings’ decision
2023-08-02 11:52
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
Four takeaways about the Trump indictment for 2020 election interference
The document outlines a broad conspiracy and lists six-conspirators - but is free speech a defence?
2023-08-02 11:25
Asia Stocks Drop on Profit Taking, Fitch Fallout: Markets Wrap
Asia stocks fell as Fitch Ratings’ downgrade of the US sovereign rating sapped risk sentiment following a strong
2023-08-02 10:25
El Salvador rings off entire region to hem in gangs
Thousands of soldiers and police surround the Cabanas department as part of an ongoing war on gangs.
2023-08-02 08:48
Thirsty and exhausted, Texans feel the heatwave
Concern is mounting for workers across Texas unable to avoid the sun and scorching temperatures.
2023-08-02 07:50
Witness says Rep. Ronny Jackson handcuffed and 'briefly detained' during rodeo while trying to assist with medical emergency
Republican Rep. Ronny Jackson of Texas was handcuffed and placed on the ground face-first by local law enforcement while he was trying to assist a teenage girl in medical distress at a rodeo over the weekend, according to a witness who spoke to CNN.
2023-08-02 05:21
Estate of Henrietta Lacks reaches settlement with biotech company for nonconsensual use of her cells in medical research
The family of Henrietta Lacks, a Black woman whose cells have been used for scientific research for decades, reached a settlement Tuesday with the biotech company Thermo Fisher Scientific, the family's attorneys said.
2023-08-02 05:19
Niger coup: France evacuating citizens after embassy attack
It comes amid growing anti-French sentiment, with its embassy recently coming under attack.
2023-08-02 03:49
NYC’s Migrant Crisis Reaches Breaking Point in Midtown Manhattan
The migrant crisis is spilling out onto the streets of New York, with hundreds of people sleeping and
2023-08-02 02:52
Meta starts process to end news access in Canada over law on paying publishers
Meta Platforms has begun the process to end access to news on Facebook and Instagram for all users
2023-08-02 01:58
Canada launches warning labels on each cigarette
Canada is the first nation to use warnings on individual cigarettes in an effort to deter smoking.
2023-08-02 00:48