
US House votes to suspend debt ceiling and avoid default
WASHINGTON A majority of the U.S. House of Representatives voted on Wednesday to approve a bipartisan bill to
2023-06-01 09:16

Bolivia: Trustee probing bankrupt bank died by suicide, no foul play found in fall from building
The trustee of a bankrupt bank in Bolivia who died after falling from the 15th floor of an office building killed himself, a forensic investigation has concluded, casting new doubts on a case that has gripped Bolivia amid accusations of a cover up and as the country faces an economic downturn and President Luis Arce grapples with corruption accusations
2023-06-01 08:24

Nigeria's fuel subsidy: How the new president has shocked the nation
Bola Tinubu has picked his first big fight with trade unions by deciding to scrap fuel subsidies.
2023-06-01 08:23

US lawmakers on track to head off default with debt bill
US lawmakers were set to vote Wednesday on an 11th-hour deal to raise the national borrowing limit and avert a potentially catastrophic credit default, struck between Washington's warring parties...
2023-06-01 07:15

Exclusive-Roche looking to sell or shut down California biologic drug plant
By Michael Erman (Reuters) -Swiss drugmaker Roche Holding AG plans to sell its 800-employee drug manufacturing plant in Vacaville, California,
2023-06-01 06:17

The 19 Best Airbnbs In Europe For Your Next Dream Getaway
As far as travel plans go, spending the summer in Europe pretty much sounds like our dream scenario. Now that international travel has finally become less of a logistical nightmare — and with Airbnb putting an emphasis on the more affordable listings in its Rooms category — booking your next European getaway is a lot easier than you think. Just thinking about chilled carafes of Spanish sangria and frolicking in Medieval castles in Prague has us ready to book that flight ASAP.
2023-06-01 05:59

Amazon settles Ring customer spying complaint
Amazon on Wednesday agreed to pay $30.8 million to settle Ring and Alexa privacy complaints filed by US regulators, including accusations that employees spied on...
2023-06-01 05:50

House GOP challenges CBO's analysis of work requirements in debt ceiling bill
House Republicans defended their broadening of work requirements for safety net programs in the debt ceiling bill on Wednesday, saying it would help people escape poverty and assist employers looking to hire.
2023-06-01 05:25

This Magnetic Putty Is An Aesthetically Pleasing Fidget Toy — & 20% Off
Fidget toys aren’t just sensory pleasing and satisfying, some are also aesthetic enough to hold a permanent place on our desk as decor. Speks, home to those design-minded magnet-based fidget products, recently introduced Crags to its stress-relieving roster. A magnetic putty for those that are slime-averse, it promises to calm your nerves after a few minutes of mindful playing with its mesmerizing texture and sound. And now through June 13, Speks has given R29 readers an exclusive 20% off discount on Crags with the promo code STRESSLESS. But is it worth it? (Spoiler Alert: for the price? Hell yeah) Keep on scrolling to read the honest review from this fidgetting, anti-anxiety-product-obsessed writer.
2023-06-01 05:23

World's top copper producer closes smelter in 'Chile's Chernobyl'
Chile's state-owned Codelco copper company, the world's top producer of the metal, closed its Ventanas smelter Wednesday in an area dubbed "Chile's Chernobyl" for the grim...
2023-06-01 04:21

Calls grow from Fed officials to 'skip' a rate hike
Two senior Federal Reserve officials indicated Wednesday that they may support skipping an interest-rate hike in June to give the Fed more time to assess...
2023-06-01 03:48

Amazon's Ring to pay $5.8 million to settle FTC privacy lawsuit
Amazon's smart doorbell company, Ring, has agreed to settle a lawsuit from the Federal Trade Commission alleging that it had "unreasonable" data security and privacy practices, according to a Wednesday filing in the US District Court for Washington D.C.
2023-06-01 03:26
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