China's ancient Silk Road murals face a new threat -- climate change
Ancient Buddhist murals and statues in caves along China's Silk Road are under "direct threat" from extreme rainfall brought by climate change, researchers have found.
2023-07-19 09:25
Alabama death row inmate asks appeals court to block this week's scheduled execution
An Alabama death row inmate has asked a federal appeals court to stop his execution scheduled for this week, arguing the state hasn't made sufficient changes to its capital punishment system after problems relating to several other scheduled lethal injections prompted a three-month pause on executions.
2023-07-19 09:16
Asia Stocks Rise in Wake of US Rally; Kiwi Climbs: Markets Wrap
Equity markets advanced in Asia as stocks extended their rally in the US while the New Zealand dollar
2023-07-19 08:50
Philippines Faces Challenging Path to $9 Billion Wealth Fund
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has enacted a measure creating what will be the nation’s first-ever sovereign wealth
2023-07-19 08:28
Kitchen shrine serpents and other fascinating new Pompeii discoveries
New discoveries in the buried ancient city shed fresh light on Roman life before Vesuvius erupted.
2023-07-19 07:54
UK Profit Warnings Rise for Seventh Quarter as High Rates Bite
The number of profit warnings issued by UK-listed companies has risen for the seventh consecutive quarter in the
2023-07-19 07:26
Eye Disease Drugmaker’s Value Halved After Severe Reactions
Apellis Pharmaceuticals Inc. shares suffered their worst two-day drop on record after confirming reports that some patients experienced
2023-07-19 04:20
What Is El Niño, and Why Does It Have Such a Big Impact?
How can warm water in the Pacific Ocean affect the weather thousands of miles away? Everything is connected.
2023-07-19 00:26
Panama's ex-President Martinelli sentenced to more than 10 years in prison
By Elida Moreno PANAMA CITY A Panamanian court sentenced former President Ricardo Martinelli to more than 10 years
2023-07-19 00:26
Tesla Says German Plant Can Expand Without Sapping Water Supply
Tesla Inc. said doubling the production capacity of its factory near Berlin won’t require additional water as the
2023-07-18 23:57
In-N-Out bans mask wearing for employees in some states
In-N-Out employees in five US states will no longer be allowed to wear masks as part of new company guidelines that "emphasize the importance of customer service," notably showing their smiles, according to a new policy issued by the fast food chain.
2023-07-18 23:28
Europe Battles Wildfires as Heat Notches Up Record in Catalonia
Europe’s extreme heat is triggering wildfires from Greece to Switzerland, as Spain’s Catalonia region recorded its highest ever
2023-07-18 22:52