Word that Uruguay was seeking a trade deal with China sparked elation at the El Álamo ranch, a lush lawn punctuated by cacti and herds… Read More »Uruguay saw opportunities in China. It was schooled in the dangers of trade.
The Food and Drug Administration on Thursday approved a birth control pill that can be sold without a prescription for the first time in the… Read More »FDA approves first US over-the-counter birth control pill
A World Health Organization agency said on Thursday that aspartame, an artificial sweetener commonly used in diet drinks and low-sugar foods, may cause cancer. However,… Read More »Aspartame may be linked to cancer in humans, WHO says
The Hollywood actors’ union on Thursday approved a $134 billion strike for the first time in 43 years US film and television business shut down… Read More »Hollywood actors join writers on strike, bringing the industry to a standstill
Like the standout writers, leaders of SAG-AFTRA, the actors’ union, have described their labor dispute in stark terms, calling the present moment “existential” for their… Read More »Hollywood actors vote for strike: live updates
A ban on TikTok on state devices and networks in Texas was challenged Thursday by First Amendment lawyers, who said the law violated the Constitution… Read More »Texas TikTok ban challenged over ‘academic freedom’ threat
Alex Mashinsky, the founder and former CEO of bankrupt cryptocurrency company Celsius, was arrested Thursday and charged with fraud, federal prosecutors said. Mr. Mashinsky was… Read More »Founder of bankrupt crypto company Celsius arrested on fraud charges
When Small first entered the cemetery in the summer of 2012, she burned sweetgrass – a plant with spiritual significance in native cultures. “The sweet… Read More »The Dark Secrets buried at Red Cloud boarding school
As the war dragged on, organizations responding to the crisis realized they needed to be flexible and think beyond fixed, physical healthcare infrastructure. They had… Read More »Doctors on bicycles have prevented a humanitarian catastrophe in Ukraine
Ray Epps, the man at the center of a widely publicized conspiracy theory about the Jan. 6, 2021 attack on the Capitol, filed a lawsuit… Read More »Fox News sued for defamation by man over conspiracy theories
In April Elon Musk told right-wing commentator Tucker Carlson that he was starting a project to compete with ChatGPT and “build a maximum truth-seeking AI… Read More »Elon Musk’s XAI could be hallucinating its chances against ChatGPT
Robert A. Iger has extended his reign at Disney through 2026 as it continues to struggle to find an heir and questions arise about the… Read More »Iger will remain head of Disney until 2026
Some investors believe that a recession warning that flashed on Wall Street over the past year may be sending a false signal — thinking instead… Read More »Yield curve flashes a recession warning. Some wonder if it’s wrong.
Inflation data released on Wednesday showed a pronounced cooling, offering the most hopeful news since the Federal Reserve began taming rapid price increases 16 months… Read More »June CPI report: Prices rise 3% as inflation continues to cool
The music was blaring, the bar overflowing and the air thick with weed smoke. Armed security with long guns stood guard. It was a Saturday… Read More »Armed guards and shootings plague Airbnb’s party ban
