Hazardous air quality leaves some workers gasping for help
On Wednesday in Queens, William Medina was blasted with smoke, his lungs choked by polluted air as he delivered Uber Eats orders by scooter. That day, drifting smoke from Canadian wildfires gave New York City the world's worst air pollution.
2023-06-11 01:56
Crypto Slump Compounds Jitters of Investors Already on Edge
A sharp weekend crypto selloff led by a slump in smaller digital tokens set off a fresh wave
2023-06-10 23:24
New Mexico and Walgreens reach $500 million opioid settlement
New Mexico reached a $500 settlement agreement with Walgreens over the pharmaceutical giant's role in the opioid epidemic, lawyers for the state said Friday.
2023-06-10 23:16
Fed Is First to Reach Crucial Junction in Global Inflation Fight
The world’s major central banks are approaching a critical juncture in their fight against inflation, with the route
2023-06-10 21:26
Pakistan Set for Bilateral Debt Talks Amid IMF Uncertainty
Pakistan will go to bilateral creditors to try to change some terms of its repayment structure as it’s
2023-06-10 20:17
Charting the Global Economy: Weak Trade Shows China Struggling
Fresh trade data out of China added to evidence that the world’s second-largest economy is struggling for traction.
2023-06-10 17:59
US Expands China Forced-Labor Embargo, Banning Two New Firms
The US expanded a ban on imports from China’s Xinjiang region, placing two more companies on its so-called
2023-06-10 16:56
Ukraine Recap: Missiles Fly After Putin Derides Counteroffensive
Ukraine’s ground offensive against Russia is active in at least four areas, while Kremlin forces keep up a
2023-06-10 16:27
Nigeria’s Central Bank Governor Suspended by President
Nigerian central bank Governor Godwin Emefiele on Friday was suspended by President Bola Tinubu a year before his
2023-06-10 16:26
Crypto Markets Slump as US Regulatory Crackdown Spooks Investors
Smaller coins led a crypto selloff as a Securities and Exchange Commission crackdown on key digital-asset exchanges unnerved
2023-06-10 15:18
Turkish Investors Looking for Haven Turn to Stablecoin Tether
People in Turkey are running to the crypto market as a haven against the collapsing lira currency. Local
2023-06-10 14:28
Egypt’s Inflation Accelerates Anew to Stay Above 30%
Egyptian inflation accelerated after a monthlong respite, as a round of price increases by authorities fans pressures already
2023-06-10 14:28