Toyota debuts hydrogen-fueled Corolla race car as auto racing begins shift away from gas guzzlers
A humble Corolla running on liquid hydrogen has made its racing debut, part of a move to bring the futuristic technology into the racing world and to demonstrate Toyota Motor Corp.’s resolve to develop hydrogen vehicles
2023-06-01 13:54
Sri Lanka reduces interest rates for 1st time since bankruptcy as economy shows signs of rebounding
Sri Lanka’s Central Bank has reduced its interest rates for the first time since the island nation declared bankruptcy last year
2023-06-01 13:45
Explainer-Can a New York state law solve an emerging markets debt crisis?
By Rodrigo Campos and Jorgelina do Rosario NEW YORK/LONDON A bill backed by debt justice campaigners and civil
2023-06-01 13:27
LGBTQ+ people flock to Florida for Gay Days festival
Central Florida is about to become a hub of LGBTQ+ life
2023-06-01 12:46
Republicans get their IRS cuts; Democrats say they expect little near-term impact
While Republicans seek to make good on campaign promises to cut IRS funding through the proposed debt ceiling and budget cuts package now moving through Congress, Democrats are offering assurances that the spending cuts will have little impact on the federal tax collector
2023-06-01 12:27
FTC hits Amazon with $25 million fine for violating child privacy with Alexa voice assistant
Amazon has agreed to pay a $25 million civil penalty to settle Federal Trade Commission allegations it violated a child privacy law and deceived parents by keeping for years kids’ voice and location data recorded by its Alexa voice assistant
2023-06-01 12:19
Debt ceiling deal advances pipeline and tweaks environmental rules. But more work remains.
Despite weeks of negotiations, the White House and House Republicans were unable to reach a comprehensive agreement to overhaul environmental regulations and streamline federal permitting as part of their budget deal
2023-06-01 12:16
Stock market today: Asian shares mostly rise after House approves debt ceiling deal
Asian benchmarks are trading mostly higher after the United States House approved a debt ceiling and budget cuts package, avoiding a default crisis
2023-06-01 11:47
Bolivia government says trustee probing bank died by suicide, but some demand new investigation
The trustee of a bankrupt bank in Bolivia who died after falling from the 15th floor of an office building killed himself, a forensic investigation has concluded, in a case that has gripped Bolivia amid speculation over whether he jumped or was pushed
2023-06-01 10:22
US House votes to suspend debt ceiling and avoid default
WASHINGTON A majority of the U.S. House of Representatives voted on Wednesday to approve a bipartisan bill to
2023-06-01 09:16
California judge dismisses criminal charges against PG&E in 2020 fatal fire
A California judge has dismissed all charges against Pacific Gas & Electric for its role in a 2020 fatal wildfire that destroyed hundreds of homes and killed four people
2023-06-01 08:56
Bolivia: Trustee probing bankrupt bank died by suicide, no foul play found in fall from building
The trustee of a bankrupt bank in Bolivia who died after falling from the 15th floor of an office building killed himself, a forensic investigation has concluded, casting new doubts on a case that has gripped Bolivia amid accusations of a cover up and as the country faces an economic downturn and President Luis Arce grapples with corruption accusations
2023-06-01 08:24