US Senate backs amendment barring oil sales to China from SPR, voting continues
WASHINGTON The U.S. Senate backed an amendment to an annual defense bill on Thursday that would prohibit exports
2023-07-21 01:50
Sunak Eyes November 2024 as Preferred General Election Timing
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is eyeing holding the UK’s next general election in November 2024 in order to
2023-07-21 01:48
Solar panels on water canals seem like a no-brainer. So why aren't they widespread?
The idea of putting solar panels on top of the world's thousands of miles of irrigation canals has long seemed like a good one
2023-07-21 01:29
OpenAI Backs Idea of Requiring Licenses for Advanced AI Systems
An internal policy memo drafted by OpenAI shows the company supports the idea of requiring government licenses from
2023-07-21 01:24
US labor market still tight; housing market slump persists
By Lucia Mutikani WASHINGTON The number of Americans filing new claims for unemployment benefits unexpectedly fell last week,
2023-07-21 01:22
US imposes new sanctions aimed at choking off Russia's access to battlefield supplies and revenue
The U.S. has imposed sanctions on roughly 120 firms and people in an effort to choke off Moscow’s access to products, money and financial channels that support its continued invasion of Ukraine
2023-07-21 01:17
Tornado damage to Pfizer plant will probably create long-term shortages of some drugs hospitals need
U.S. hospital drug supplies may be strained further after a tornado ripped open the roof of a Pfizer factory this week
2023-07-21 00:51
Argentina’s Companies Rush to Raise Dollars Before Election Volatility
Companies in Argentina are jumping at the chance to refinance their debt at rock-bottom rates as investors brace
2023-07-21 00:46
Thousands of UK hospital doctors walk out in the latest pay dispute, crippling health services
Thousands of senior doctors in England are staging a 48-hour walkout to demand better pay and conditions
2023-07-21 00:24
Homes become 'air fryers' in Phoenix heat, people sacrifice on AC for fear of cost
Temperatures have peaked at or above 110 degrees Fahrenheit (43.3 degrees Celsius) the entire month of July in Phoenix and extreme heat stretches across the American South
2023-07-21 00:23
A new instant payment system may be coming to a bank near you
When it comes to getting paid — and paid back — most people and businesses want their money as quickly as possible.
2023-07-21 00:20
US Worker Confidence Rebounds as Recession Fears Recede
After months of a steady drumbeat of recession warnings, US workers are seeing glimmers of hope. According to
2023-07-20 23:54