Ruble Debacle After Wagner Mutiny Cues Up Russia’s Rate Hike
Russia is poised for its first interest-rate hike since emergency measures taken after the invasion of Ukraine almost
2023-07-21 12:19
Ex-Venezuela spy chief pleads not guilty to US drug charges
Hugo Carvajal has pleaded not guilty in a US court to allegations he was part of a drug cartel.
2023-07-21 10:28
HK Protest Song’s Court Battle Signals More Business Risk
Hong Kong’s bid to wipe a controversial protest song from the city’s internet is flashing fresh warnings signs
2023-07-21 09:23
NFL fines outgoing DC Commanders owner $60m
An investigation reported sexual harassment claims against billionaire Dan Snyder, which he denies.
2023-07-21 08:23
Doctor emotionally describes terminating pregnancy out of state during hearing over Texas abortion bans
On the second day of hearings addressing the emergency medical exception for abortion restrictions in Texas, an obstetrics and gynecology specialist gave emotional testimony about getting an abortion out of state last year after learning her fetus had a life-threatening condition.
2023-07-21 08:18
Asia Stocks Face Weak Open After Wall Street Drop: Markets Wrap
Asian stocks are set for a weak open after US equities and Treasuries fell following disappointing tech earnings
2023-07-21 07:58
Florida's new black history curriculum 'sanitized', say critics
The revised standards for black history lessons suggest some received "personal benefit" from slavery.
2023-07-21 07:57
Amsterdam bans cruise ships to limit visitors and curb pollution
It comes months after young British men were urged not to hold bachelor parties in the Dutch capital.
2023-07-21 07:29
Drones are showing us sharks like never before
Astonishing aerial footage reveals sharks are closer to us than we think – and usually leave us alone.
2023-07-21 07:21
Extreme heat will drive up health care costs by $1 billion each summer, study finds
Extreme heat will generate about $1 billion in health care costs every summer as more people get rushed to the emergency room or admitted to the hospital to treat temperature-related conditions, a recent study found.
2023-07-21 06:45
Famed US hacker Kevin Mitnick dies aged 59
America’s “most wanted” hacker reinvented himself as a cybersecurity consultant after time in prison.
2023-07-21 05:58
New York City agrees to pay more than $13 million over police tactics used at George Floyd demonstrations
New York City has agreed to pay more than $13 million to settle a class action lawsuit that accuses the city's police department of using unlawful tactics against protesters following the death of George Floyd, according to a proposed settlement filed in a Manhattan federal court Wednesday.
2023-07-21 04:57