When ‘Scared Straight’ Shocked 1970s Television Viewers
The profanity-laden documentary managed to win both Emmys and an Oscar. But it didn't reduce juvenile delinquency.
2023-11-24 02:27
EU to Put Forward Plan for €584 Billion Overhaul of Power Grids
The European Commission will lay out a €584 billion ($637 billion) plan to overhaul the region’s power grids
2023-11-24 01:54
Taylor Swift Concert Tragedy Highlights Dangers of Climate Change
The death of a Taylor Swift fan in the midst of a heat wave in Brazil is another
2023-11-24 01:51
The World’s 25 Most Popular Apps by Download
This list of the world’s most downloaded apps includes everything from TikTok to Candy Crush.
2023-11-24 01:25
Mexico Central Bank Warns of Inflation Risks Amid Strong Demand
Mexico’s central bank signaled that it needs to see clearer evidence of disinflation before it can join the
2023-11-24 00:28
Panama Copper Mine Is Winding Down Amid Blockade, Union Says
First Quantum Minerals Ltd. is winding down operations at its Panama copper mine as a blockade of boats
2023-11-24 00:26
Wilders Election Win Leaves Dutch Business on Edge
A far-right election victory and the likelihood of tricky coalition talks have put Dutch businesses on edge about
2023-11-23 23:27
Germany to Suspend Borrowing Limit Again After Budget Ruling
Germany will suspend a constitutional limit on net new borrowing for a fourth consecutive year after Chancellor Olaf
2023-11-23 22:59
South Africa Holds Rates Again at Last MPC Meeting of 2023
South Africa’s central bank kept its benchmark interest rate unchanged, while warning that inflationary risks persist and that
2023-11-23 22:57
OPEC+ Says Delayed Meeting Will Be Held Online
The OPEC+ meeting that was pushed back by several days to Nov. 30 will now be held online,
2023-11-23 22:54
Swedish Fund Alecta Faces Prosecutor Probe on Property Stake
Pressure is again mounting on the Swedish pension group embroiled in the Silicon Valley Bank fallout this spring
2023-11-23 22:53
Israel-Hamas War Truce to Begin on Friday Morning, Says Qatar
Qatar said a short truce in the war between Israel and Hamas would begin on Friday morning, about
2023-11-23 22:49