Factbox-Hottest spots in U.S. as heat wave blankets Southwest
More than 100 million Americans are facing a prolonged spell of sweltering weather into next week, with the
2023-07-15 05:29
Hollywood's striking actors, writers to join picket lines
By Lisa Richwine and Dawn Chmielewski LOS ANGELES (Reuters) -Striking Hollywood actors were due to join film and television writers
2023-07-14 20:18
'Like an oven but 1,000 times worse': Tourists describe horror of White Island eruption
Survivors of one of New Zealand's worst natural disasters have described the searing pain of being lashed by burning sand, ash and rocks during a volcanic eruption on Whakaari or White Island in 2019 that killed 22 people.
2023-07-14 11:24
Factbox-Agents and substances categorized as carcinogenic to humans
Aspartame, the artificial sweetener used in products from Coca-Cola's diet sodas to Mars' Extra chewing gum, is the
2023-07-14 07:18
US govt tells vaccine makers to price updated COVID shots reasonably
(Reuters) -COVID vaccine makers should price their updated shots for the fall at a reasonable rate that would reflect the
2023-07-14 01:51
Nearly 100 US lawmakers urge EPA to finalize tougher vehicle emissions cuts
By David Shepardson WASHINGTON A group of 95 U.S. lawmakers on Thursday urged the Biden administration to finalize
2023-07-13 22:49
Celsius Network founder arrested, charged with fraud, US prosecutor says
(Reuters) -Alex Mashinsky, the founder and former CEO of bankrupt cryptocurrency lender Celsius Network, was arrested and charged with fraud,
2023-07-13 21:57
FDA approves first over-the-counter birth control pill in US
(Reuters) -The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Thursday approved the first over-the-counter contraceptive pill, paving the way for millions
2023-07-13 21:54
Hollywood actors union sets strike vote for Thursday as talks break down
By Lisa Richwine LOS ANGELES (Reuters) -The SAG-AFTRA actors union said its negotiators unanimously recommended a strike after labor talks
2023-07-13 16:17
HBO's 'Succession,' 'Last of Us' lead nominees for TV's Emmy awards
By Lisa Richwine and Danielle Broadway LOS ANGELES (Reuters) -HBO drama "Succession," the story of a cutthroat fight for control
2023-07-13 08:52
Chinese hackers hacked State, Commerce Depts, Microsoft and US say
By James Pearson and Christopher Bing WASHINGTON/LONDON (Reuters) -Chinese state-linked hackers since May have secretly accessed email accounts at around
2023-07-13 05:55
North Korea fires intercontinental ballistic missile into waters near Japan after threatening US
North Korea on Wednesday fired an intercontinental ballistic missile that flew for more than 70 minutes, Japan's Defense Ministry said, marking a potential new round of confrontation with Washington and its allies.
2023-07-12 22:27