Chinese renminbi weakens past psychological barrier against dollar
The renminbi, which is tightly controlled by China’s central bank, has been trading consistently at the weaker end of its range in recent weeks.
Ukrainians Afraid Of Russia’s Predestined Referenda
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) – After seven weary months of war, many Ukrainians fear more suffering and political repression await them as referendums organized by the… Read More »Ukrainians Afraid Of Russia’s Predestined Referenda
Report: UK authorities have arrested a teenager linked to GTA VI leak
enlarge / Artistic rendering of the recent arrest of a 17-year-old hacker in the UK. Rockstar Games A Thursday night arrest of a 17-year-old in… Read More »Report: UK authorities have arrested a teenager linked to GTA VI leak
Asian markets plummet and the pound plummets as Britain’s economic plan frightens investors.
The new government’s plans are a break from the Boris Johnson era and represent a turn towards Thatcherism. The negative reaction from the financial markets… Read More »Asian markets plummet and the pound plummets as Britain’s economic plan frightens investors.
Starlink gets a lot slower the more people use it, speed tests show
starlink According to Ookla speed tests, Starlink’s median download speeds in the US dropped from 90.6 Mbps to 62.5 Mbps between the first and second… Read More »Starlink gets a lot slower the more people use it, speed tests show
On the outskirts of Delhi, a dynamic cultural scene takes shape
Beneath an ancient tower, modern galleries, studios, bars and clubs pop up in three neighborhoods, attracting art lovers, fashionistas and nightlife seekers.
Trump even ‘more dangerous’ than we thought, Rep. Adam Schiff warns
Former President Donald Trump was more of a threat than anyone may have realized because he was clueless enough to believe he could release sensitive… Read More »Trump even ‘more dangerous’ than we thought, Rep. Adam Schiff warns
How 3 hours of Amazon’s idleness cost cryptocurrency holders $235,000
Amazon recently lost control of the IP addresses it uses to host cloud services and it took more than three hours to regain control, a… Read More »How 3 hours of Amazon’s idleness cost cryptocurrency holders $235,000
Kyoto wants you back but it has some polite suggestions
One of Japan’s most visited cities before the pandemic, the city desperately needs the money from tourism but wants to avoid the excesses of Instagram-driven… Read More »Kyoto wants you back but it has some polite suggestions
Russians send mobilized men to the contact line without training
KATERYNA TYSHCHENKO — SUNDAY 25 SEPTEMBER 2022, 18:51 The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine has stated that the Russian command sends newly… Read More »Russians send mobilized men to the contact line without training
39-year-old Radio Shack laptop gets new CPU, keeps original screen
enlarge / A 1983-era TRS-80 Model 100 as an action hero, exploding dramatically on the scene. Confronted with a broken Radio Shack laptop from 1983,… Read More »39-year-old Radio Shack laptop gets new CPU, keeps original screen
Inflation can save you money on your taxes
The government annually adjusts its tax code, including the standard deductions and tax brackets. Rising costs mean big changes next year.
Texas pledges to ‘kill all rapists’ at clinics
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — When Texas’ new abortion law made no exceptions in rape cases, Republican government Greg Abbott defended it with the assurance: Texas… Read More »Texas pledges to ‘kill all rapists’ at clinics
Were your teenage years exhausting? School schedules could be the reason
If you went to high school in the US, you may remember early morning extracurricular activities, sleeping through the first bout of algebra, or hazy… Read More »Were your teenage years exhausting? School schedules could be the reason
The Week in Business: the Fed on the brakes
It is gloomy on Wall Street. JetBlue and American Airlines face antitrust lawsuit. And investors can start buying shares of luxury sports car maker Porsche.
