Biden administration announces more new funding for rural broadband infrastructure
The Biden administration is continuing its push to bring internet connectivity to every home and business in the U.S. On Monday, the Biden administration announced a new investment of $667 million to build broadband infrastructure in rural areas of the country
2023-08-21 17:22
Japan govt makes final plea to gain fisheries' understanding for Fukushima plant water release
Japanese government officials sought understanding from fisheries groups for the release of treated radioactive wastewater from the wrecked Fukushima nuclear plant into the sea and pledged to support their livelihoods throughout a process that will take decades
2023-08-21 15:27
Russia, China look to advance agendas at BRICS summit of developing countries in South Africa
Russia and China will look to gain more political and economic ground in the developing world at a summit in South Africa this week
2023-08-21 14:21
Global food security is at crossroads as rice shortages and surging prices hit the most vulnerable
Countries worldwide are scrambling to secure rice after a partial ban on exports by India cut global supplies by roughly a fifth
2023-08-21 12:17
'Selling Sunset' star Heather Rae slammed for calling herself a 'bonus mom' to Tarek El Moussa and Christina Hall's son Brayden
Heather Rae El Moussa wished Christina Hall's son Brayden a happy birthday
2023-08-21 12:00
Stock market today: Asian stocks mixed as traders await Fed conference for interest rate update
Asian stocks are mixed as traders look ahead to the Federal Reserve’s summer conference for signs of whether the U.S. central bank thinks inflation is under control or more interest rate hikes are needed to cool inflation
2023-08-21 11:46
Why does Mark Cuban regret missing out on Uber? ‘Shark Tank’ star did not invest $250K in company when he had the chance
Mark Cuban opened up about how the co-founder of Uber approached him with the idea of the ridesharing company with a $10M valuation
2023-08-21 10:21
Asia braces for disappointment on China rate cuts
By Wayne Cole SYDNEY Asian markets held their breath on Monday as investors waited to see how serious
2023-08-21 09:28
Meta to launch web version of Threads App early next week - WSJ
Meta Platforms plans to launch a web version of its microblogging app Threads early next week, the Wall
2023-08-21 08:26
Starbucks told to pay $2.7 million in lost wages to manager fired after arrest of 2 Black men
Starbucks has been ordered to pay an additional $2.7 million in lost wages to a former regional manager who was fired after two Black men were arrested at a Starbucks in 2018
2023-08-21 03:15
Navy shipbuilders' union approves 3-year labor pact at Bath Iron Works
The largest union at Navy shipbuilder Bath Iron Works, located in Maine, has approved a three-year contract, averting another strike like the one three years ago
2023-08-21 02:23
Ecuador votes in historic referendum on oil extraction in the Amazon
The people of Ecuador are heading to the polls -- but they're voting for more than just a new president. For the first time in history, the people will decide the fate of oil extraction in the Ecuadorian Amazon.
2023-08-20 23:26