US universities launch partnership to elevate free speech to counter threats to democracy
The presidents of 13 universities are elevating free speech on their campuses this academic year, as part of a new nonprofit initiative announced Tuesday
2023-08-15 23:48
Tesla launches cheaper Model S, X versions in US with shorter ranges
By Mrinmay Dey and Akash Sriram (Reuters) -Tesla on Monday launched cheaper variants of its Model S sedan and Model
2023-08-15 23:27
Trial to begin for 2 white Mississippi men charged with shooting at Black FedEx driver
A trial is set to begin for two white men in Mississippi who are accused of chasing and shooting at a Black FedEx driver who had dropped off a package at a home
2023-08-15 23:25
U.S. home builder confidence falls for the first time in 2023
By Safiyah Riddle U.S. home builder confidence weakened in August for the first time this year, according to
2023-08-15 23:16
Texas sues Shell over May fire at Houston-area petrochemical plant
Texas is suing Shell, alleging a fire at the oil giant's Houston-area petrochemical plant damaged the environment
2023-08-15 22:56
US retail sales increase more than expected in July
WASHINGTON U.S. retail sales increased more than expected in July as Americans boosted online purchases and dined out
2023-08-15 20:50
Santiago Pena, Paraguay's new president, faces tricky balancing act
By Daniela Desantis and Lucinda Elliott ASUNCION Paraguay's new president Santiago Pena takes office on Tuesday, a clean-cut
2023-08-15 20:46
In 'Bidenomics,' Congress delivered a once-in-generation investment — with political promise, peril
There are so many dots on the maps they blur into blobs – each one reflecting trillions of public and private dollars flowing in the U.S. in a nationwide investment
2023-08-15 20:29
How tall is Elon Musk? Twitter CEO is inches taller than his tech rivals
Various reports have claimed Elon Musk’s height to be around 5'10" or 5'11" but it appears he is actually taller
2023-08-15 19:17
A $500 million deal to restore Gabon's coast reignites climate finance debate
Gabon is refinancing $500 million of its debt through a deal aimed at directing more funds to ocean management
2023-08-15 18:24
Futures slip as yields steady ahead of July retail sales data
U.S. stock index futures slipped on Tuesday as government bond yields held on to recent highs ahead of
2023-08-15 17:53
Russia's central bank makes huge interest rate hike to try to prop up falling ruble
Russia’s central bank has made a large interest rate hike of 3.5%
2023-08-15 15:51