Austrian leaders appealed for national unity after a doctor who faced death threats from anti-vaccination activists and coronavirus pandemic conspiracy theorists took her own life.Story Published at: July 31, 2022 at 10:03AM
Austria mourns suicide of doctor targeted by anti-vaccine campaigners
What Taiwan is thinking as Pelosi heads for Asia
US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s possible visit to Taiwan has resulted in stern warnings from Beijing and mounting concerns in Washington. Story Published at: July 29, 2022 at 09:15AM
Remnants of an uncontrolled Chinese rocket reentered the atmosphere over the Indian Ocean, US Space Command says
Remnants of a massive Chinese rocket that was descending uncontrollably back to Earth reentered the atmosphere over the Indian Ocean at roughly 12:45 p.m. ET Saturday, the US Space Command said on Twitter.Story Published at: July 30, 2022 at 10:31PM
Russian officials requested adding convicted murderer to Griner/Whelan prisoner swap
Russian government officials requested that a former colonel from the country’s domestic spy agency who was convicted of murder in Germany last year be included in the US’ proposed swap of a notorious arms dealer Viktor Bout for Brittney Griner and Paul Whelan, multiple sources familiar with the discussions told CNN.Story Published at: July 30, 2022 at 01:08AM
What does Taiwan think about the possibility of a visit by Nancy Pelosi?
Reports that US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is planning a visit to Taiwan have sparked tense exchanges between the United States and China — and growing speculation over how Beijing might react.Story Published at: July 30, 2022 at 02:17AM
UK court rules in favor of Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Guaidó in battle for country’s gold
London’s High Court has ruled in favor of Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Guaidó in a battle for the control of gold reserves worth almost $2 billion held in the Bank of England, in a blow to Venezuela’s authoritarian President, Nicolas Maduro.Story Published at: July 29, 2022 at 05:50PM
How this tech giant is developing a more digital Africa
For Ola Williams, Microsoft Country Manager for Nigeria and Ghana, empowering women through tech training is furthering digital infrastructure development across the continent.Story Published at: July 29, 2022 at 05:56PM
Ukrainian farmers make bleak prediction despite surplus of grain
Farmers in Ukraine are storing away their grain as ports remain closed to shipping. The farmers foresee staffing shortages and slower grain production next year amid the uncertainty. CNN’s Nic Robertson reports. Story Published at: July 28, 2022 at 08:04PM
Why Kim Kardashian and Kylie Jenner are turning against Instagram’s updates
The Washington Post’s tech columnist Taylor Lorenz tells “Nightcap’s” Jon Sarlin why TikTok is a threat to Instagram and why viewing more videos on Instagram is inevitable. To get the day’s business headlines sent directly to your inbox, sign up for the Nightcap newsletter.Story Published at: July 29, 2022 at 12:40AM
Amazon beats expectations to avoid tech earnings slump
Amazon appears to still be going strong even as other Big Tech companies stumble amid pressure from inflation and an economic downturn.Story Published at: July 28, 2022 at 10:20PM