Qatar Airways executive says invasive gynecological examinations of passengers won't be repeated
A senior Qatar Airways executive has told an Australian Senate inquiry that there would be no repeat of an incident at Doha’s international airport in 2020 in which female passengers were subjected to invasive gynecological examinations
2023-09-27 14:56
Black Americans express concerns about racist depictions in news media, lack of coverage efforts
In a major new study, Black Americans expressed broad concerns about how they are depicted in the news media, with majorities saying they see racist or negative depictions and a lack of effort by journalists to cover broader segments of their community
2023-09-27 13:54
Climate change and the shift to cleaner energy push Southeast Asia to finally start sharing power
The urgency for Southeast Asian nations to switch to clean energy to combat climate change is breathing new life into a 20-year-old plan for the region to share power
2023-09-27 13:28
China accuses Taiwan's government of using economic and trade issues to seek independence
China's government has accused Taiwan’s ruling party of seeking independence, a day after the self-governing island’s president lobbied for Australia’s support in joining a regional trade pact
2023-09-27 13:28
A hard-right party gathers strength in Poland, pushing a new, less friendly course on Ukraine
Poland’s hard-right Confederation party has been growing in popularity, especially among young men fed up with the political establishment
2023-09-27 12:48
New Jersey Supreme Court to rule on pandemic-related insurance exclusions
New Jersey’s Supreme Court is expected to consider whether an Atlantic City casino can get payouts from business interruption insurance for losses during the COVID-19 outbreak
2023-09-27 12:21
5 workers picketing in UAW strike hit by vehicle outside Flint-area plant
Police say about five people were struck by a vehicle while picketing in the United Auto Workers strike outside a Flint-area General Motors plant and suffered minor injuries
2023-09-27 09:57
Here’s when your favorite show may return now that the writers strike is ending
The writers strike is over
2023-09-27 09:51
Is broadband essential, like water or electricity? New net neutrality effort makes the case
Landmark net neutrality rules rescinded under former President Donald Trump could return under a new push by U.S. Federal Communications Commission chair Jessica Rosenworcel
2023-09-27 07:55
Crypto Blowup in Hong Kong Tests Its Embrace of Retail Trading
The footage was beamed out to television viewers across Hong Kong early last week: a young man dressed
2023-09-27 07:54
Apple exec defends the decision to make Google its default search engine on iPhones and Macs
A top Apple executive defended the tech giant’s decision to make Google the default search engine on Apple iPhones and Macs, saying there was no “valid alternative
2023-09-27 06:26
Las Vegas hospitality workers could go on strike as union holds authorization vote
Tens of thousands of hospitality workers in Las Vegas are set to vote on whether to authorize a strike that could disrupt dozens of resorts
2023-09-27 04:59