Know any airplane mechanics? A wave of retirements is leaving some US industries desperate to hire
Across the U.S. economy, a number of industries are facing the same formidable challenge: Replenishing a workforce that is being diminished by a surge of retirements that began during the pandemic and has continued since
2023-06-01 18:58
China criticizes US plan for trade deal with Taiwan
China’s government has criticized the United States' plans to sign a trade treaty with Taiwan, calling on Washington to stop official contact with the self-ruled island democracy claimed by Beijing as part of its territory
2023-06-01 18:26
Debt-Limit Deal Passes the House, Easing US Default Concerns
The House passed debt-limit legislation forged by President Joe Biden and Speaker Kevin McCarthy that would impose restraints
2023-06-01 17:48
Europe sees inflation drop to 6.1%, but real relief for consumers will take months
Europe is getting a break on inflation
2023-06-01 17:27
India, Nepal prime ministers meet to deepen ties as China's influence grows in region
Nepal’s prime minister has held talks with his Indian counterpart as India and its rival China bid for influence in the tiny Himalayan nation as part of a greater regional power struggle
2023-06-01 17:17
Swiss Watch Exports to US Fall for First Time in Over Two Years
Monthly Swiss watch exports to the US declined for the first time in more than two years signaling
2023-06-01 15:58
AI chips are hot. Here's what they are, what they're for and why investors see gold
The hottest thing in technology is an unprepossessing sliver of silicon closely related to the chips that power video game graphics
2023-06-01 13:59
China Carriers Are Worst Airline Stocks as Reopening Bet Fades
The boom-and-bust in Chinese airline stocks is another sign that investors are losing patience with the country’s slow
2023-06-01 13:59
Toyota debuts hydrogen-fueled Corolla race car as auto racing begins shift away from gas guzzlers
A humble Corolla running on liquid hydrogen has made its racing debut, part of a move to bring the futuristic technology into the racing world and to demonstrate Toyota Motor Corp.’s resolve to develop hydrogen vehicles
2023-06-01 13:54
Sri Lanka reduces interest rates for 1st time since bankruptcy as economy shows signs of rebounding
Sri Lanka’s Central Bank has reduced its interest rates for the first time since the island nation declared bankruptcy last year
2023-06-01 13:45
LGBTQ+ people flock to Florida for Gay Days festival
Central Florida is about to become a hub of LGBTQ+ life
2023-06-01 12:46
Republicans get their IRS cuts; Democrats say they expect little near-term impact
While Republicans seek to make good on campaign promises to cut IRS funding through the proposed debt ceiling and budget cuts package now moving through Congress, Democrats are offering assurances that the spending cuts will have little impact on the federal tax collector
2023-06-01 12:27