Pride Month was once an easy win for brands. Now, the stakes are much higher
Companies have long embraced Pride Month in June as an uncomplicated way to market to members of the LGBTQ+ community while telegraphing progressive values. But this year won't be nearly so straightforward.
2023-06-01 18:59
Know any airplane mechanics? A wave of retirements is leaving some US industries desperate to hire
Across the U.S. economy, a number of industries are facing the same formidable challenge: Replenishing a workforce that is being diminished by a surge of retirements that began during the pandemic and has continued since
2023-06-01 18:58
US Senate aims for quick passage of debt ceiling bill to avoid default
By Richard Cowan and David Morgan WASHINGTON The U.S. Senate on Thursday was set to take up a
2023-06-01 18:23
Canada's slowing home building is bad news for buyers and Trudeau
By Fergal Smith and Steve Scherer TORONTO Canada's residential construction activity has slowed in recent months due to
2023-06-01 18:20
China criticizes US plan for trade deal with Taiwan
China’s government has criticized the United States' plans to sign a trade treaty with Taiwan, calling on Washington to stop official contact with the self-ruled island democracy claimed by Beijing as part of its territory
2023-06-01 18:19
Analysis-US debt-ceiling deal dooms Biden's revolutionary tax plans
By David Lawder WASHINGTON U.S. President Joe Biden's 2020 campaign promise to make wealthy Americans and corporations pay
2023-06-01 18:17
Fewer French Support Protests Against Pension Reform, Poll Shows
French backing for strikes and demonstrations against President Emmanuel Macron’s already enacted pension reform has declined, according to
2023-06-01 17:55
Debt-Limit Deal Passes the House, Easing US Default Concerns
The House passed debt-limit legislation forged by President Joe Biden and Speaker Kevin McCarthy that would impose restraints
2023-06-01 17:49
Euro-Area Core Inflation Eases But Won’t Stop ECB Raising Rates
Underlying inflation in the euro zone dipped by more than expected, though the retreat is unlikely to stop
2023-06-01 17:30
Fear of US-China Conflict Looms Over Singapore Defense Forum
Asian leaders accustomed to straddling the US-China divide are increasingly nervous that tensions between the world’s two superpowers
2023-06-01 17:29
Europe sees inflation drop to 6.1%, but real relief for consumers will take months
Europe is getting a break on inflation
2023-06-01 17:28
India, Nepal prime ministers meet to deepen ties as China's influence grows in region
Nepal’s prime minister has held talks with his Indian counterpart as India and its rival China bid for influence in the tiny Himalayan nation as part of a greater regional power struggle
2023-06-01 17:21