
World Bank’s Return to Office Spurs Grumbling But It Comes With Perks
A return-to-office requirement from the World Bank is producing grumbling among its staff, although the development lender is
2023-08-17 07:51

China’s Housing Slump Is Much Worse Than Official Data Shows
Judging by China’s official statistics, the nation’s housing market has been remarkably resilient in the face of tepid
2023-08-17 07:48

North Carolina legislature overrides governor's veto of 3 bills targeting transgender youth
The North Carolina legislature's Republican supermajority voted to override vetoes from the state's Democratic governor on a slew of bills Wednesday evening, including a trio of measures that target transgender youth.
2023-08-17 07:47

Yen Slumps to 2023 Low as Japan Intervention Debate Intensifies
The yen slumped past levels that have seen Japan wade into the currency market in the past, putting
2023-08-17 06:59

China Leaders Vow to Lift Consumption Without Detailing How
China’s top leaders pledged to expand domestic consumption and support the private sector without detailing any new stimulus
2023-08-17 06:53

US FDA approves French drugmaker Ipsen's rare bone disorder drug
By Bhanvi Satija and Sriparna Roy (Reuters) -The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on Wednesday approved French drugmaker Ipsen's
2023-08-17 06:48

A Texas father was arrested after a gun was found inside a 3-year-old pre-K student's backpack, police say
A San Antonio man was arrested Tuesday after a teacher found a handgun in the backpack of the man's 3-year-old child at a San Antonio pre-K center, police said.
2023-08-17 06:47

China Is Headwind for US, Global Economy, Treasury Official Says
US Deputy Treasury Secretary Wally Adeyemo said China’s economic issues are proving to be a headwind for the
2023-08-17 05:56

Trevian Kutti: Who is ex-Kanye West publicist indicted with Trump?
The celebrity publicist is accused of involvement in a plot to pressure a Georgia election worker.
2023-08-17 05:53

Close to half of Americans favor TikTok ban -Reuters/Ipsos poll
By Michael Martina and David Shepardson WASHINGTON Close to half of American adults support a ban on the
2023-08-17 04:24

Campaign fundraiser for George Santos is indicted for impersonating high-ranking aide to House Speaker McCarthy
A campaign fundraiser for indicted US Rep. George Santos has been charged for allegedly impersonating a high-ranking congressional aide to solicit contributions for the New York Republican's campaign in 2021, according to court documents.
2023-08-17 04:18

Appeals court says abortion pill mifepristone should remain on the market but rules in favor of limiting access
A federal appeals court on Wednesday wiped away a lower court's ruling that would've taken the medication abortion drug mifepristone off the market, but upheld aspects of the ruling that could cut back access to the pills.
2023-08-17 02:54