US sanctions four Russians linked to financial conglomerate Alfa Group
WASHINGTON The U.S. imposed new sanctions on Friday on four Russians linked to financial and investment conglomerate Alfa
2023-08-11 23:26
Inflation forces US families to spend $709 more a month than two years ago
US inflation has had a snowballing effect on family budgets.
2023-08-11 23:19
Amazon warns employees who don't go to the office enough
Amazon has warned some of its US-based office workers that it is keeping a close eye on their in-person attendance at work, sending emails to those it believes are not complying with its return-to-office policies.
2023-08-11 22:59
Celebrity hair, makeup and nail stylists: How the Hollywood strikes have affected glam squads
A world of hair, makeup and manicurists have been idled by the Hollywood strikes at a time when they were still rebuilding from the covid shutdowns
2023-08-11 22:28
Insurers won't cover new Alzheimer's treatment for some customers
Some private insurers are balking at paying for the first drug fully approved to slow mental decline in Alzheimer’s patients
2023-08-11 22:25
US consumer sentiment dips in August; inflation expectations improve
WASHINGTON U.S. consumer sentiment dipped in August, but Americans expected inflation to edge lower over the next year
2023-08-11 22:21
Prolonged drought deepens Afghanistan's humanitarian crisis
NAHR-E-SHAHI, Afghanistan In parched brown hills in north Afghanistan, Abdul Hahad tears stalks of wheat out of the
2023-08-11 22:18
US consumers are feeling gloomier about the economy for the first time this summer
Americans became slightly more gloomy about the economy this month, following two straight months of growing optimism.
2023-08-11 22:18
Air Canada Lifts 2023 Outlook as Overseas Travel Binge Continues
Air Canada boosted its outlook for the second time in three months, joining US airlines in posting big
2023-08-11 21:46
Google’s Waymo, Cruise Can Expand in San Francisco
California regulators voted in favor of robotaxi operators expanding their paid driverless services in the city of San
2023-08-11 21:26
Startup nation no more? Investments plunge as Israel pushes on with judicial overhaul
Almost every weekend for more than 30 weeks, tens of thousands of Israelis have taken to the streets of Tel Aviv to protest against government plans to weaken the judiciary and chip away at the independence of the Supreme Court.
2023-08-11 21:22
Brazil Inflation Overshoots Forecasts Just as Key Rate Starts to Fall
Brazil’s annual inflation accelerated for the first time in over a year, topping economist expectations, as the central
2023-08-11 21:21