Carnival cruise firm pays thousands over Covid 'negligence'
An Australian judge orders Carnival to pay medical bills of passenger who caught Covid on board one of its ships.
2023-10-26 00:53
Children in 1 million more families faced food insecurity in 2022, USDA says
Food insecurity among families with children rose significantly last year after falling markedly in 2021, according to a US Department of Agriculture report released Wednesday.
2023-10-25 23:22
Ethiopian scientist Gebisa Ejeta receives National Medal of Science from US
Gebisa Ejeta, 73, receives the National Medal of Science for developing an improved sorghum hybrid.
2023-10-25 21:50
Israel demands UN chief resign over Hamas attack comments
António Guterres condemned Hamas's deadly attacks but said they "did not happen in a vacuum".
2023-10-25 20:52
Tai chi may slow Parkinson's symptoms for years, study finds
The traditional gentle Chinese exercise showed balance and movement benefits for patients.
2023-10-25 20:27
Kenyan soldier killed in DR Congo rebel mortar attack
It is the first such death to be reported among the Kenyan troops since they joined the force last year.
2023-10-25 19:20
How the 'uniparty' myth shut the House down
Republicans' House speaker morass continued Tuesday with a little help from former President Donald Trump. It's a situation that highlights not only Republican divisions, but also the bright line between Republicans and Democrats on Capitol Hill.
2023-10-25 18:49
Crisis in Middle East clouds Biden's agenda as White House hosts Australian PM for lavish state dinner
President Joe Biden's attempts at deepening ties in the Pacific are again competing with other, pressing issues, this time the brewing war in the Middle East that is looming over his lavish state welcome for Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese.
2023-10-25 17:24
Mike Johnson set to take fight for speakership to House floor amid GOP leadership crisis
Rep. Mike Johnson is set to take his fight for the speakership to the House floor on Wednesday, a pivotal moment for House Republicans that comes amid uncertainty over whether the Louisiana lawmaker can secure the 217 votes needed to win the gavel.
2023-10-25 17:19
Kokusai Electric Soars 28% After Japan’s Biggest IPO Since 2018
Japanese chip-equipment maker Kokusai Electric Corp. jumped in Tokyo on Wednesday after the largest initial public offering in
2023-10-25 16:28
Japan's top court says trans surgery requirement is unconstitutional
In a landmark ruling the court says it is unconstitutional to require a trans person to undergo surgery.
2023-10-25 15:46
DeSantis defends record fighting antisemitism after Jewish GOP state lawmaker flips endorsement to Trump
Gov. Ron DeSantis on Tuesday defended his record standing up for Florida's Jewish community after a Republican lawmaker in his home state flipped his endorsement to former President Donald Trump and accused the governor of failing to address antisemitism.
2023-10-25 10:47