German Inflation Trauma of 1923 Strikes an Uneasy Chord Today
By late-1923, hyperinflation had rendered Germany’s currency so worthless that one woman used several billion marks of banknotes
2023-08-27 13:54
Gabon Shuts Off Internet, Imposes Curfew as Bongo Seeks New Term
Gabon blocked internet access during elections held Saturday that is likely to see President Ali Bongo extend the
2023-08-27 04:58
Judge temporarily blocks Texas ban on gender-affirming care for most minors
A judge in Texas on Friday temporarily blocked a new law that prohibits gender-affirming care for most minors in the state.
2023-08-26 10:50
Fed Latest: Bernstein Sees US Maintaining Pay Gains, Easing CPI
The chair of President Joe Biden’s Council of Economic Advisers, Jared Bernstein, said the US can maintain strong
2023-08-26 06:55
Georgia renames square after first black Civil War nurse
Susie King Taylor's name replaces pro-slavery former US vice-president John C Calhoun.
2023-08-26 04:54
Spain Moves to Suspend Football Chief Rubiales Over World Cup Kiss
The members of Spain’s champion women’s national team said they would refuse to play another game until the
2023-08-26 03:56
Soy Heads for Second Weekly Gain as US Heat Curbs Crop Yields
US soybean prices rose for a second straight week, as excessive heat and dryness threaten to further erode
2023-08-26 00:53
Maui wildfires: Officials release list of 388 people still missing
Authorities want any survivors on the list to come forward in order to narrow down the search.
2023-08-25 22:58
Ukraine Recap: Biden, Zelenskiy Talk a Day After Prigozhin Death
US President Joe Biden and Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskiy on Thursday discussed the training of Ukrainian fighter pilots,
2023-08-25 15:50
Maui County sues Hawaiian Electric over wildfire negligence
The energy firm is accused of not turning off electric equipment in high winds and dry conditions.
2023-08-25 08:47
88 UK deaths linked to Canada 'poison seller'
Kenneth Law is alleged to have sold lethal substance online to people in the UK, Canada and the US.
2023-08-25 08:17
EU safety laws start to bite for TikTok, Instagram and others
Nineteen large platforms have to start complying with new rules as soon as Friday or risk big fines.
2023-08-25 07:25