World Disappointed by the UN Now Looks Elsewhere for Answers
A brutal, grinding war in Ukraine. Governments overthrown in Niger and Gabon. Lingering hostility over the Covid-19 pandemic
2023-09-16 22:15
Billionaire Case Bets on Superfast Jet, AI Beyond Silicon Valley
Steve Case is excited about speed. Specifically, a Mach 5 aircraft that will be capable of getting from
2023-09-16 21:24
EU’s Gentiloni Sees Will to Speed Up Compromise on Debt Rules
European Union finance ministers are coming closer to finding a compromise by the end of this year on
2023-09-16 20:50
California sues oil giants for downplaying risks posed by fossil fuels - NYT
The state of California has sued major oil companies including Exxon Mobil Corp, Shell PLC, and Chevron Corp,
2023-09-16 18:58
The Big Climate March Returns in an Era of Soup-Throwing Protests
In September 2019, an estimated 250,000 people took to the streets of New York City. The marchers, who
2023-09-16 16:51
What if public transit was like Uber? A small city ended its bus service to find out
Small-scale, tech-based solutions to transportation problems have emerged as a great equalizer in the battle for infrastructure dollars between big cities and rural communities
2023-09-16 12:54
China’s Contagious Crisis, Singapore Fun: Saturday Asia Briefing
With Max Verstappen and Post Malone among the thousands descending on Singapore for its preeminent tourism event, the
2023-09-16 12:52
Auto worker strike creates test of Biden's goals on labor and climate
The United Auto Workers strike has exposed tensions between President Joe Biden's goals of fighting climate change and supporting unions
2023-09-16 12:47
Two Vegas casinos fell victim to cyberattacks, shattering the image of impenetrable casino security
The cybersecurity system break-ins this month of casino giants MGM Resorts International and Caesars Entertainment shatter a public perception that casino security requires an “Oceans 11”-level effort to defeat it
2023-09-16 09:19
A $188 Billion Exodus Shows China’s Heft Fading in World Markets
A massive retreat of funds from Chinese stocks and bonds is diminishing the market’s clout in global portfolios
2023-09-16 08:50
California targets smash-and-grabs with $267 million program aimed at 'brazen' store thefts
California will spend $267 million to combat smash-and-grab robberies that have plagued businesses and luxury stores in the state
2023-09-16 06:18
Big wins for organized labor and progressive causes as California lawmakers wrap for the year
California lawmakers have finished their work for 2023
2023-09-16 06:18