Elon Musk's refusal to have Starlink support Ukraine attack in Crimea raises questions for Pentagon
SpaceX founder Elon Musk’s refusal to allow Ukraine to use Starlink internet services to launch a surprise attack on Russian forces in Crimea last September has raised questions for the Pentagon
2023-09-12 07:21
Google monopoly trial: Is the US losing the fight against Big Tech?
A landmark trial against Google will be a key test of whether the US can rein in the industry.
2023-09-12 07:19
Mexico’s AMLO Proposes 81% Increase to Armed Forces’s Budget
Mexico’s armed forces are set to see an 81% increase under the Finance Ministry’s proposed budget for 2024.
2023-09-12 06:56
This Startup Is Using Billions of Dollars to Build Japan’s Own TSMC
Japan’s government-backed Rapidus Corp. is lobbying chipmakers, their suppliers and research institutions to set up shop on the
2023-09-12 06:55
US moves to advance prisoner swap deal with Iran and release $6 billion in frozen Iranian funds
The Biden administration has cleared the way for the release of five American citizens detained in Iran by issuing a blanket waiver for international banks to transfer $6 billion in frozen Iranian money in South Korea without fear of U.S. sanctions
2023-09-12 06:22
Eldercare Startup Papa Loses Contracts With Major Health Insurers
Several major US health insurers, including Humana Inc., CVS Health Corp.’s Aetna and Molina Healthcare Inc., are declining
2023-09-12 06:18
Kim Jong Un’s Train Headed Toward Russia for Putin Talks
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un headed to Russia via his luxury armored train, ahead of talks with
2023-09-12 06:17
'Dumb Money' goes all in on the GameStop stock frenzy — and may come out a winner
Think of movies about the financial system and your mind is almost sure to go to Gordon Gekko and “Wall Street” or Leonardo DiCaprio’s gyrating Jordan Belfort in “The Wolf of Wall Street.”
2023-09-12 05:20
US Allows Release of $6 Billion to Iran Before Prisoner Swap
The US cleared the way for $6 billion in oil proceeds to be returned to Iran and agreed
2023-09-12 05:15
California fast food workers to get $20 minimum wage under new deal between labor and the industry
Most fast food workers in California would get a raise next year under a new bill in the state Legislature
2023-09-12 04:55
Dominican president suspends visas for Haitians and threatens to close border with its neighbor
The president of the Dominican Republic says he has suspended issuing visas to Haitians, and he is threatening to shut down land, air and sea traffic between the two neighbors over their latest dispute
2023-09-12 03:50
Alexander McQueen designer Sarah Burton quits after two decades
British fashion house Alexander McQueen is losing its artistic director Sarah Burton who has been in charge for more than 20 years, parent company...
2023-09-12 03:24