Queen Elizabeth II will receive the UK’s next prime minister at Balmoral rather than Buckingham Palace — a historic first for her 70-year reign. Story Published at: August 31, 2022 at 12:13PM
Queen won’t return to London to appoint new British PM, for first time in her reign
UN says similar numbers of refugees are fleeing Venezuela as war-torn Ukraine
More than 6 million Venezuelans have fled their country amid deteriorating conditions, matching Ukraine in the number of displaced people and surpassing Syria, according to the United Nations. Story Published at: August 31, 2022 at 05:59PM
Don’t expect home prices to come crashing down
Rising mortgage rates are taking a toll on the US housing market. But those hoping for prices to drop probably won’t catch a break anytime soon.Story Published at: August 31, 2022 at 01:12PM
Analysis: Last-season leftovers may get a second shot
What do you do when you when you need to rein in your shopping habit? Clean out the closet and try to make your old stuff feel new, right?Story Published at: August 31, 2022 at 01:01AM
US and South Korean forces hold first live-fire exercises since new unit formed
US and South Korean combined forces on Wednesday held their first live-fire exercises since the formation of their unit in 2015, a drill that commanders said showcased the strongest military alliance in the world.Story Published at: August 31, 2022 at 04:28PM
Bed Bath & Beyond is making a last-ditch effort to save itself
Bed Bath & Beyond’s stock tumbled in early trading after it announced layoffs, store closures and fresh financing plans as it tries to reverse its business’ decline. Story Published at: August 31, 2022 at 01:23PM
Opinion: Relief at the gas pump may not last long
Americans have never seen a wilder year when it comes to gas prices, thanks to the confluence of a surge in demand as the pandemic eased, and Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, which created myriad challenges among oil producers, from supply constraints to volatile markets to unpredictable demand. Story Published at: August 30, 2022 at 03:14PM
Rich people are worried about spending. That’s bad news for everyone else
After a period of angst, Americans appear to be feeling a bit better about the economy.Story Published at: August 30, 2022 at 12:28PM
It may have started in an era of technological progress, but the Russian invasion of Ukraine shares a surprising number of similarities with conflicts from the last century. Defense expert Professor Malcolm Chalmers explains how the features of the war in Ukraine resemble tactics used in previous military conflicts.Story Published at:
China markets decline as Covid cases hit all provinces, factory output continues to shrink
Chinese markets declined on Wednesday as global investors continue to deal with the aftermath of Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell’s hawkish speech at Jackson Hole last week, and the alarming spread of Covid in China. Story Published at: August 31, 2022 at 07:14AM