UK inflation in surprise fall in August, though Bank of England still set to raise rates
Inflation in Britain fell unexpectedly in August to its lowest level since the start of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, which led to sharp rises in energy and food costs
2023-09-20 15:49
Chinese officials voice faith in economy and keep interest rates steady as forecasts darken
Leading Chinese planners have voiced confidence in the outlook for the world's second-largest economy, holding key interest rates steady amid signs of improvement in some areas such as services
2023-09-20 15:21
Parkland school shooting survivor develops Joy, an app built on AI that helps people heal
Kai Koerber was a junior at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School when a gunman murdered 14 students and three staff members on Valentine’s Day in 2018
2023-09-20 14:50
France is rolling out the red carpet for King Charles III's three-day state visit
King Charles III of the United Kingdom starts a three-day state visit to France meant to highlight with great pomp both nations’ friendship
2023-09-20 14:20
Stock market today: Asian shares decline ahead of Fed decision on rates
Asian shares are mostly lower as markets await a decision by the Federal Reserve on interest rates
2023-09-20 14:19
State governors from Arizona, New Mexico seek stronger economic ties with Taiwan
Governors from the Southwestern United States are pursuing stronger business ties with Taiwan in hopes of attracting new foreign investments and jobs to their landlocked states
2023-09-20 13:28
AP PHOTOS: Traditional autumn fair brings color and joy into everyday lives of Romania's poor
HAGIOAICA, Romania (AP) — It’s a festival of joy that offers an escape from everyday hardships for some of Romania’s poorest residents.
2023-09-20 13:28
Inside the delicate art of maintaining America's aging nuclear weapons
The U.S. will spend more than $750 billion over the next decade to overhaul nearly every part of its nuclear defenses and replace systems that in some cases are more than 50 years old
2023-09-20 12:27
Homeowners face rising insurance rates as climate change makes wildfires, storms more common
A growing number of Americans are finding it difficult to afford insurance on their homes, a problem only expected to worsen because insurers and lawmakers have underestimated the impact of climate change, a new report says
2023-09-20 12:19
This is what it's like to maintain the US nuclear arsenal
The U.S. will spend more than $750 billion over the next decade to revamp nearly every part of its aging nuclear defenses
2023-09-20 12:18
Biden's Democratic allies intensify pressure for asylum-seekers to get work permits
As migration to the United States from Venezuela and other countries soars, Democratic elected officials are pressing the Biden administration to quickly grant work permits for asylum-seekers while their cases wind through immigration courts
2023-09-20 12:16
Biden at the UN urges the world to stand firm in support of Ukraine's fight against Russian invasion
President Joe Biden on Tuesday made a forceful call for the world to stand up to Russia's invasion of Ukraine, calling for leaders to stand firm in their support of President Volodymyr Zelensky and his nation as the war heads toward its second autumn.
2023-09-20 08:55