US universities launch partnership to elevate free speech to counter threats to democracy
The presidents of 13 universities are elevating free speech on their campuses this academic year, as part of a new nonprofit initiative announced Tuesday
2023-08-15 23:50
Tesla launches cheaper Model S, X versions in US with shorter ranges
By Mrinmay Dey and Akash Sriram (Reuters) -Tesla on Monday launched cheaper variants of its Model S sedan and Model
2023-08-15 23:28
Trial to begin for 2 white Mississippi men charged with shooting at Black FedEx driver
A trial is set to begin for two white men in Mississippi who are accused of chasing and shooting at a Black FedEx driver who had dropped off a package at a home
2023-08-15 23:17
Texas sues Shell over May fire at Houston-area petrochemical plant
Texas is suing Shell, alleging a fire at the oil giant's Houston-area petrochemical plant damaged the environment
2023-08-15 22:58
Russia's ruble has tumbled. What does it mean for the wartime economy?
The Russian ruble has fallen a long way in recent months, and the country's central bank is stepping in to halt the slide
2023-08-15 21:27
Analysis-China trust deficit: crisis spurs shadow banking policy response calls
By Summer Zhen and Laura Matthews HONG KONG/NEW YORK Chinese fears of a spillover from missed payments on
2023-08-15 21:18
Retail sales rise 0.7% in July from June as inflation continues to ease
Americans increased their spending last month as inflation continued to ease on eggs, electronics, used cars and other items, and the job market remains healthy
2023-08-15 20:47
In 'Bidenomics,' Congress delivered a once-in-generation investment — with political promise, peril
There are so many dots on the maps they blur into blobs – each one reflecting trillions of public and private dollars flowing in the U.S. in a nationwide investment
2023-08-15 20:28
Advocates sue federal government for failing to ban imports of cocoa harvested by children
Child welfare advocates have filed a federal lawsuit asking a judge to force the Biden administration to block imports of cocoa harvested by children in West Africa that ends up in America’s most popular chocolate desserts and candies
2023-08-15 20:21
Home Depot tops expectations again, but signs of spending pullback by Americans continues to emerge
Home Depot topped profit and sales expectations in its most recent quarter, but sales continue to decline as inflation and soaring interest rates play a larger role in the spending choices made by Americans
2023-08-15 19:16
A $500 million deal to restore Gabon's coast reignites climate finance debate
Gabon is refinancing $500 million of its debt through a deal aimed at directing more funds to ocean management
2023-08-15 18:22
Russia's central bank makes huge interest rate hike to try to prop up falling ruble
Russia’s central bank has made a large interest rate hike of 3.5%
2023-08-15 15:58