World Bank’s Return to Office Spurs Grumbling But It Comes With Perks
A return-to-office requirement from the World Bank is producing grumbling among its staff, although the development lender is
2023-08-17 07:51
North Carolina legislature overrides governor's veto of 3 bills targeting transgender youth
The North Carolina legislature's Republican supermajority voted to override vetoes from the state's Democratic governor on a slew of bills Wednesday evening, including a trio of measures that target transgender youth.
2023-08-17 07:47
Canada wildfire: Car 'began melting' as family evacuated north
A blaze is threatening to reach Yellowknife, the capital of the Northwest Territories, by the weekend.
2023-08-17 06:52
China Is Headwind for US, Global Economy, Treasury Official Says
US Deputy Treasury Secretary Wally Adeyemo said China’s economic issues are proving to be a headwind for the
2023-08-17 05:56
Factbox-North Korea cites race in US military over Travis King case
North Korea has said that detained U.S. soldier Travis King, who is Black, complained about mistreatment and racial
2023-08-17 03:18
Dominican Republic blast kills dozens, including a baby
Firefighters are still searching for people missing after a powerful explosion rocked San Cristóbal.
2023-08-17 00:50
US Mortgage Rate Climbs to 7.16%, Matching Highest Since 2001
The US 30-year mortgage rate rose to 7.16% last week, matching the highest since 2001 and crimping both
2023-08-16 23:25
Summers Says 10-Year Yields Could Average 4.75% in Coming Decade
Former US Treasury Secretary Lawrence Summers cautioned that the recent run-up in 10-year yields may have further to
2023-08-16 23:18
Motor vehicles lift US manufacturing output in July
WASHINGTON Production at U.S. factories unexpectedly rebounded in July as motor vehicle output surged, but activity continues to
2023-08-16 21:51
US single-family housing starts surge in July
WASHINGTON U.S. single-family homebuilding surged in July amid an acute shortage of previously owned houses, but mortgage rates
2023-08-16 20:46
Travis King case highlights North Korea's long, complicated history of citing U.S. racism
By Josh Smith and Soo-hyang Choi SEOUL North Korea's claim on Wednesday that U.S. soldier Travis King fled
2023-08-16 18:52
Bindeshwar Pathak: India's 'Toilet Man' who made urinating safely a reality
India is mourning campaigner and social reformer Bindeshwar Pathak who died on Tuesday, aged 80.
2023-08-16 18:26