Biden to deliver democracy speech and pay tribute to John McCain in Arizona next week
President Joe Biden will travel to Arizona next week to deliver a democracy-focused address that will also pay tribute to the late John McCain, the 2008 Republican presidential candidate who represented the state in the U.S. Senate for more than three decades
2023-09-22 07:16
Shutdown looms as warring House Republicans leave town
US House Speaker Kevin McCarthy says Republican rebels "just want to burn the whole place down".
2023-09-22 06:51
NYPD finds trap door and drugs hidden in floor at Bronx day care where 1-year-old died of suspected fentanyl overdose
Investigators discovered a trap floor containing drugs, including fentanyl, inside a Bronx day care center where a suspected fentanyl overdose incident killed a 1-year-old boy, New York Police Department officials said Thursday.
2023-09-22 06:25
A shadow of 'Ukraine fatigue' hangs over Polish politics
With an election looming, politicians are grappling with how to support Ukraine and prioritise national interests.
2023-09-22 05:55
President Zelensky and Ukraine’s First Lady arrive at White House
Volodymyr Zelensky met with Joe Biden at the White House on Thursday 21 September. The president of Ukraine arrived alongside First Lady Olena Zelenska and was seen shaking hands with Mr Biden and Jill Biden, First Lady of the United States. Mr Zelensky, who earlier visited Capitol Hill and the Pentagon, capped his visit to Washington with an Oval Office meeting. He said he felt “trust” between himself and top American officials and expressed gratitude for the defence support that has allowed his armed forces to “combat Russian terror”. Mr Biden added that the US and the American people are determined to “do all we can to ensure that the world stands with” Ukraine. Read More
2023-09-22 05:54
Factbox-How could the US government dodge an Oct. 1 shutdown?
WASHINGTON As Republicans in the U.S. House of Representatives struggle to agree on funding bills, Senate Democrats on
2023-09-22 05:49
Tech companies try to take AI image generators mainstream with better protections against misuse
Artificial intelligence tools that can conjure whimsical artwork or realistic-looking images from written commands started wowing crowds last year
2023-09-22 05:29
When Pepsi Tried Giving Away $1 Billion With the Help of a Chimp
The soft drink company teased consumers with a giant contest offer. But could they really pay it out?
2023-09-22 05:23
Brazil's top court boosts indigenous rights in landmark ruling
The Supreme Court sets a precedent for land claims by restoring territory to the Xokleng people.
2023-09-22 05:23
Covid spooked older customers away from Cracker Barrel and Olive Garden. Some aren't coming back
Even the unlimited breadsticks at Olive Garden and wooden rocking chairs at Cracker Barrel can't seem to lure back the baby boomers.
2023-09-22 05:22
At least one dead and multiple injured in New York school bus crash
The bus was taking a marching band to camp when it rolled off the road, local media says.
2023-09-22 04:55
New York Police find drugs in trapdoor at fentanyl daycare
A "large quantity" of narcotics are found at the New York nursery where a boy aged one died.
2023-09-22 04:52