Asian stocks sink before US Congress votes on deal to avoid debt default
Asian stock markets are lower ahead of a vote by Congress on a deal to avert a government debt default while China factory activity weakened
2023-05-31 13:58
China's industry minister, Tesla's Musk meet, discuss electric cars
China’s industry minister has met Tesla Ltd
2023-05-31 13:57
New Zealand airline is asking passengers to weigh in before their flights
New Zealand’s national airline is asking passengers to step on the scales before they board international flights
2023-05-31 13:26
China warns of artificial intelligence risks, calls for beefed-up national security measures
China's ruling Communist Party is calling for beefed-up national security measures, highlighting risks from artificial intelligence
2023-05-31 13:16
Amazon workers upset over job cuts, return-to-office mandate stage walkout
A group of Amazon workers upset about recent layoffs, a return-to-office mandate and the company’s environmental impact is planning a walkout at its Seattle headquarters Wednesday
2023-05-31 12:21
Changes to food aid in debt bill would cost money, far from savings GOP envisioned
A Republican attempt to expand work requirements for federal food aid in debt legislation moving through Congress would increase federal spending by $2.1 billion over 10 years — far from the cuts GOP lawmakers had envisioned
2023-05-31 12:18
China factory activity slows, adding to economic strains
A survey shows China’s factory activity has decelerated in May, adding to signs its economic rebound after the end of anti-virus controls is slowing
2023-05-31 11:59
Private flight with 2 Saudi astronauts returns from space station with Gulf of Mexico splashdown
A private crew is back on Earth after a nine-day trip to the International Space Station
2023-05-31 11:53
MLB takes over Padres broadcasts Wednesday after Bally misses payment
Major League Baseball will take over broadcasts of San Diego Padres games beginning Wednesday after Diamond Sports missed a rights fees payment and let the grace period expire
2023-05-31 09:49
Minnesota governor signs bill legalizing recreational marijuana starting in August
Minnesota’s governor has legalized recreational marijuana for people over 21 starting in August
2023-05-31 06:50
Iowa apartment collapse leaves residents missing, rubble too dangerous to search
An Iowa mayor says five Davenport residents are missing including two people who could still be in the wreckage of a partly collapsed apartment building
2023-05-31 05:19
What's to know about the Texas prison where Elizabeth Holmes is starting her 11-year sentence?
Disgraced Theranos CEO Elizabeth Holmes has reported to a federal prison in Texas — marking the start of her 11-year sentence for overseeing a notorious blood testing hoax
2023-05-31 03:51