US forest managers urge revelers to swap fireworks for Silly String, but some say not so fast
U.S. Forest Service managers are urging people in the drought-stricken Southwest to forgo the fireworks this July Fourth, suggesting instead that cans of red, white and blue Silly String could be used to celebrate
2023-07-01 23:53
Sri Lanka's Parliament approves a debt restructuring plan in an attempt to overcome economic crisis
Sri Lanka’s Parliament as voted to support a proposal to restructure a staggering domestic debt in a special session as the Indian ocean island nation struggles to emerge from an unprecedented economic crisis
2023-07-01 22:54
Yellen addresses Essence Festival crowd, discusses economy, efforts to enfold minority communities
U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen on Friday says the Biden administration's racial equity work is not just the morally right thing to do but also is in the country’s best economic interests
2023-07-01 20:54
Sunak’s Struggles, Water Woes and Pride: Saturday UK Briefing
Pride flags are flying over London for today’s annual LGBTQ parade. More than 1.5 million people attended last
2023-07-01 19:25
3 killed, 17 wounded in Ukraine from Russian attacks, as Spain highlights European support for Kyiv
Ukrainian officials have reported three people killed and 17 others wounded from Russian shelling in the country’s east and south
2023-07-01 19:20
Nokia renews patent license agreement with Apple, covering 5G and other technologies
Network infrastructure and 5G-technology provider Nokia has signed a new long-term patent license agreement with Apple to replace the current deal between the two companies that is set to expire at the end of the year
2023-07-01 19:18
Charting the Global Economy: US Inflation Cools, Europe’s Rises
Underlying inflation cooled in the US and quickened in Europe, according to the latest readings, while central bankers
2023-07-01 17:21
The Dutch king could offer an apology in a speech on the anniversary of slavery's abolition in 1863
Dutch King Willem-Alexander will deliver a speech to commemorate the anniversary of the country abolishing slavery
2023-07-01 17:20
The Dutch king will deliver a speech at an event on the anniversary of slavery's end in its colonies
Dutch King Willem-Alexander will deliver a speech to commemorate the anniversary of the country abolishing slavery
2023-07-01 16:49
Sánchez visits Kyiv on the day Spain starts EU presidency to underline bloc's support for Ukraine
Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has started Spain’s six-month presidency of the European Union with a lightning visit to Kyiv to underline the bloc’s support of Ukraine in the face of the invasion by Russia
2023-07-01 16:26
Macau’s Casino Recovery Fizzles in June as Tourism Boom Fades
A recovery in Macau’s casino sector showed signs of waning in June, with gaming revenue missing estimates amid
2023-07-01 13:51
Iowa auditor says new law will restrict his office's access to information
Iowa’s auditor may face new challenges in tracking taxpayer dollars after a new law takes effect Saturday that allows state agencies to deny his office access to information
2023-07-01 13:29