Tanker believed to hold sanctioned Iran oil begins to be offloaded near Texas despite Tehran threats
An American-owned oil tanker long suspected of carrying sanctioned Iranian crude oil has begun offloading its cargo near Texas
2023-08-20 11:55
Japan's Kishida to visit Fukushima plant to highlight safety before start of treated water release
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida will make a brief visit to the tsunami-wrecked Fukushima nuclear plant on Sunday to highlight the safety of an impending release of treated radioactive wastewater into the sea, a divisive plan that his government wants to start soon despite protests at home and abroad
2023-08-20 09:18
Nissan recalling more than 236,000 cars to fix a problem that can cause loss of steering control
Nissan is recalling more than 236,000 small cars in the U.S. because the tie rods in front suspension can bend and break, possibly causing drivers to lose steering control
2023-08-20 04:50
Would a Texas law take away workers' water breaks? A closer look at House Bill 2127
Opponents of a sweeping Texas bill blocking local governments from enforcing their laws say it would deprive workers of water breaks during a historic heat wave, among other dangers
2023-08-19 23:00
A raid on a Kansas newspaper likely broke the law, experts say. But which one?
Experts say a central Kansas police chief was on legally shaky ground when he ordered the raid of a weekly newspaper
2023-08-19 22:55
Thousands more Mauritanians are making their way to the US, thanks to a route spread on social media
Thousands of migrants from the West African country of Mauritania have arrived in the U.S. in recent months, following a new route taking them to Nicaragua and up through the southern border
2023-08-19 20:57
Last rodeo for Longhorn Network, the Texas venture with ESPN that once rattled the Big 12
The Longhorn Network that launched in 2011 is coming to a close
2023-08-19 20:17
Why you have to walk so far to your gate at the airport
These days, your concourse walk never seems to end. It's mostly because bigger is better for the airport business, even if it's harder on your feet.
2023-08-19 19:29
Top UK Pension Fund Plots Deeper Private Equity Push
One of the UK’s largest workplace pension schemes is looking to ramp up allocations to private equity investments
2023-08-19 18:47
In rural Zimbabwe, a group of grandmothers counters alleged election intimidation, bias on WhatsApp
Ahead of national elections next week, some people in Zimbabwe's rural areas say they are facing intimidation from supporters of the long-ruling ZANU-PF party and a biased state-run media that restricts their options
2023-08-19 14:19
The Asian Retailer Outgunning Amazon And Walmart in South Africa
Shein is the most downloaded shopping app on South Africa’s Google Play store. And it isn’t even trying
2023-08-19 14:19
Box-Office Record, EV Graveyards and China Woes: Saturday Asia Briefing
When the going gets tough, the tough go to the movies. Or so it seems in China, where
2023-08-19 13:46