Analysis-Australia's push for faster EV uptake will be slow to charge
By Lewis Jackson SYDNEY Australians are starting to buy electric vehicles in large numbers, and the government is
2023-05-17 16:27
Stock market today: Japan rises on GDP data; rest of region shaky
Asian shares are trading mixed as Japan’s benchmark jumped on the news of solid economic growth data, while the rest of the region was mired in uncertainty
2023-05-17 15:27
Russia's threat to exit Ukraine grain deal adds risk to global food security
The United Nations is racing to extend a deal that has allowed shipments of Ukrainian grain through the Black Sea to parts of the world struggling with hunger
2023-05-17 14:59
Australian gold miner Newcrest backs Newmont's $17.8 billion offer
Australian gold miner Newcrest Mining said on Monday it would back Newmont A$26.2 billion ($17.8 billion) takeover offer in one of the world's largest buyouts so far this year.
2023-05-17 13:50
Black Californians hope state reparations don't become another broken promise
California’s first-in-the-nation Black reparations task force is nearing the end of its historic work with a hefty list of recommendations for lawmakers to consider turning into action
2023-05-17 13:18
Dispute centered around redevelopment of historic Tokyo park, iconic stadiums
Building new sports facilities is at the heart of a disputed plan to makeover one of Tokyo's most beloved park areas
2023-05-17 13:16
Elon Musk says Tesla not immune to tough economy that he foresees
By Hyunjoo Jin and Akash Sriram (Reuters) -Tesla Inc CEO Elon Musk warned on Tuesday that the electric-vehicle maker was
2023-05-17 12:52
Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, receives Ms. Foundation's Woman of Vision Award
Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, encouraged women to find inspiration to fight for equity as she accepted the Ms. Foundation Women of Vision Award Tuesday night, with Black Voters Matter co-founder LaTosha Brown
2023-05-17 12:45
Abortion pill case moves to appeals court, on track for Supreme Court
A federal appeals court in New Orleans hears arguments Wednesday on whether a drug used in the most common method of abortion was properly approved by a government agency more than two decades ago
2023-05-17 12:24
Criminal cases for killing eagles decline as wind turbine dangers grow
Criminal cases brought by U.S. wildlife officials for harming protected bald and golden eagles dropped sharply in recent years, despite growing concern that wind energy and other pressures are jeopardizing golden eagle populations
2023-05-17 12:21
How the debt ceiling showdown could play into China's hands and weaken US global power
President Joe Biden's pledge to the world that "America is back" after a period of political turbulence is looking a little shaky after a debt showdown with Republicans forced him to shorten an Asia-Pacific trip designed to showcase US power amid a challenge from China.
2023-05-17 12:18
Court rejects Elizabeth Holmes' latest effort to stay out of prison while on appeal
Disgraced Theranos CEO Elizabeth Holmes appears to be soon bound for prison
2023-05-17 09:28