Florida agriculture losses between $78M and $371M from Hurricane Idalia, preliminary estimate says
Florida agriculture losses from Hurricane Idalia are estimated at between $78 million and $371 million, with producers also suffering widespread damage to such infrastructure as irrigation rigs and fences
2023-09-22 01:48
A new breed of leaders are atop the largest US unions today. Here are some faces to know
From picket lines in Hollywood to walkouts against Detroit automakers, it's already been a big year for labor organizing — and behind several major showdowns with enormous companies are some of America's largest unions
2023-09-22 01:47
And end in sight? Striking writers and Hollywood studios resume negotiations for second day
Hollywood studios and striking screenwriters are resuming negotiations for the second day in a row Thursday
2023-09-22 00:24
Home sales fell again in August as homebuyers grapple with rising mortgage rates and prices
Sales of previously occupied U.S. homes fell for the third month in a row in August, as higher mortgage rates, rising prices and a dearth of properties on the market shut out many would-be homebuyers
2023-09-21 23:50
Rupert Murdoch, the creator of Fox News, is stepping down as head of News Corp. and Fox Corp.
Media magnate Rupert Murdoch is stepping down as chairman of News Corp. and Fox Corp., the companies that he built into forces over the last 50 years
2023-09-21 22:24
South Africa to clear Covid lockdown criminal records
More than 400,000 people were arrested for breaking some of the world's toughest lockdown restrictions.
2023-09-21 20:25
Sweden's central bank hikes key interest rate, saying inflation is still too high
Sweden’s central bank has raised its key interest rate, saying the “inflationary pressures in the Swedish economy are still too high.”
2023-09-21 19:18
In pictures: King Charles and Queen Camilla on state visit to France
The couple are on a three-day visit to France, with a state dinner among the highlights of the first day.
2023-09-21 16:26
Stock market today: Asian shares track Wall Street's slump after Fed says rates may stay high in '24
Asian shares are lower, tracking a slump on Wall Street after the Federal Reserve said it may not cut interest rates next year by as much as it earlier thought
2023-09-21 14:54
Japan's troubled Toshiba to delist after takeover by Japanese consortium succeeds
Toshiba says a 2 trillion yen ($14 billion) tender offer for the troubled electronics and energy giant by a Japanese consortium has been completed, clearing the way for it to be delisted
2023-09-21 11:48
DeSantis says he won't support Covid vaccine funding if elected president
Ron DeSantis on Wednesday said if elected president, he would not pay for further coronavirus vaccines for Americans.
2023-09-21 11:24
Iran's parliament passes a stricter headscarf law days after protest anniversary
Iran’s parliament has approved a bill to impose heavier penalties on women who refuse to wear the mandatory Islamic headscarf in public and those who support them
2023-09-21 09:28