Director of British Museum steps down amid controversy over thefts of ancient items
The director of the British Museum says he's stepping down immediately amid investigations into the theft or disappearance of hundreds of items from its massive collection, including gold jewelry, semi-precious gems and antiquities dating to the 15th century B.C. Hartwig Fischer says he's resigning now, rather than waiting until next year, as he had originally planned
2023-08-26 00:27
Consumers are growing slightly more cautious about the economy
Americans' attitudes toward the US economy appear to be growing more tepid.
2023-08-25 23:50
Analysis-Investors see long wait for enlarged BRICS' economic boon
By Rachel Savage and Karin Strohecker JOHANNESBURG/LONDON The expansion of the BRICS group of developing countries could provide
2023-08-25 22:50
Ukraine’s Slow Offensive Buoys Putin and Worries Allies
Ukraine’s allies now worry the war is dragging into a long fight that may strengthen Vladimir Putin’s hand
2023-08-25 20:58
A mariner accused of raping college student loses ability to work at sea, but escapes criminal charges
In a high-profile case that rocked the commercial shipping industry, a sailor accused of raping a student from the US Merchant Marine Academy has agreed to surrender his credential to work on ships, but he will not be criminally prosecuted.
2023-08-25 19:16
Japan Fishing Industry Reels After China’s Fukushima Embargo
Japan’s fishing industry is getting hit with falling prices and growing uncertainty after the Chinese government imposed a
2023-08-25 18:54
Two British Teens and Their Audacious Hack of Nvidia, Grand Theft Auto and Uber
At 9 p.m. on Sept. 22 last year, a group of City of London police officers waited outside
2023-08-25 12:53
Digital Nomads Are Traveling by Day And Working by Night
Therese-Heather Belen is living the dream, working remotely full-time while traveling across Vietnam, Thailand, Japan and India. But
2023-08-25 12:52
Vietnam joins Southeast Asian effort on cross-border payments
JAKARTA Vietnam's central bank signed an agreement on Friday to be part of an initiative by five other
2023-08-25 12:21
Donald Trump Gets a Mug Shot in Georgia
Donald Trump’s mug shot was made public after he surrendered to an Atlanta jail on charges that he
2023-08-25 09:59
A Tiny Factory Is Handcrafting $11,000 Mics for Justin Bieber, Dr. Dre
Eiko Higuchi took a job in an audio factory employing people with disabilities after an accident left her
2023-08-25 09:27
Trump Surrenders in Georgia on 2020 Election Probe Charges
Donald Trump turned himself in at the Fulton County Jail in Atlanta to be booked on state charges
2023-08-25 08:29