Tempers rise as German government's clean heating plans go up in smoke
Germany’s government is facing a major test after two junior partners in Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s three-party coalition sparred publicly over a key element in the country’s ambitious climate policy
2023-05-23 20:58
UK economy to avoid recession but inflation still a worry, IMF says
The International Monetary Fund says the British economy will avoid falling into recession this year
2023-05-23 20:49
U-Haul truck driver who crashed into security barrier at park near White House is arrested
Police have arrested a man they believe intentionally crashed a U-Haul truck into a security barrier at a park across from the White House
2023-05-23 20:18
Stock market today: Wall Street futures tick down after US debt talks fail to break impasse
Wall Street dipped modestly in premarket trading after more talks in Washington on government debt ended with no deal to avoid a potentially jarring default
2023-05-23 19:49
Lenny Kravitz, Billie Eilish set for Global Citizen's 'Power Our Planet' show for climate financing
Music superstars Lenny Kravitz, Billie Eilish and H
2023-05-23 18:51
Russia fights alleged incursion from Ukraine for second day, reports more drone attacks
Russian troops and security forces are fighting for a second day against an alleged cross-border raid that Moscow blamed on Ukrainian military saboteurs but which Kyiv portrayed as an uprising against the Kremlin by Russian partisans
2023-05-23 18:50
Biden and McCarthy aides hunt for bipartisan debt ceiling deal
By Jarrett Renshaw White House and congressional Republican negotiators will meet again on Tuesday to resolve a months-long
2023-05-23 18:20
Ex-Fed chief Bernanke says labor costs becoming more prominent in inflation
By Howard Schneider WASHINGTON A tight U.S. job market and rising wages are beginning to have more of
2023-05-23 17:48
Biden and McCarthy are projecting optimism, but there's still no debt limit deal
The clock is ticking for President Joe Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy to come to agreement to avoid a first-ever default on the nation's debt. And although there are some positive signs suggesting they're closer to a consensus, there is still no deal.
2023-05-23 17:27
Car seats and baby formula are regulated. Is social media next?
The U_S_ Surgeon General is warning there is not enough evidence to show that social media is safe for young people — and is calling on tech companies, parents and caregivers to take “immediate action to protect kids now.”
2023-05-23 17:26
Global stocks, Wall St futures fall after more US debt talks fail to break impasse
Global stock markets and Wall Street futures are lower after more negotiations in Washington on government debt failed to yield a deal to avoid a potentially jarring default
2023-05-23 16:53
Business group: Companies in China want 'clarity' after security rule changes, raids on consultants
A business group says foreign companies in China want “greater clarity” about changes in China’s cybersecurity and other rules and how the ruling Communist Party will enforce them after they were rattled by raids on consulting firms
2023-05-23 15:54