Month: September 2022
Bank of England to Buy Bonds in Bid to Stop Crisis
The Bank of England launched an emergency intervention to restore order in bond markets after a government tax-cut plan sent borrowing costs soaring and triggered a meltdown in complex financial instruments held by pension funds.
Read MoreCuba is still working to get to its power back up after Hurricane Ian knocked it out
Cuba is still struggling to get to the electrical supply back up after Hurricane Ian knocked out the island’s power supply.
Read MoreTrump weighed bombing drug labs in Mexico after he mistook adviser, new book shows – The Washington Post
Trump weighed bombing drug labs in Mexico after he mistook adviser, new book shows The Washington Post
Read MoreThe return of tourism might not be enough to save Kyoto from its economic woes
As travel restrictions ease in Japan, the country’s ancient former capital, Kyoto, is anticipating a return of tourists. But it may not be enough to save the city from its financial difficulties.
Read MoreWhat is the rare sedition charge at center of Jan. 6 insurrection trial?
The founder of the Oath Keepers and four associates are on trial in the U.S. Capitol attack on charges that include seditious conspiracy — a rare Civil War-era charge that strikes to the heart of what prosecutors say happened that
Read MoreWhat is the rare sedition charge at center of Jan. 6 insurrection trial?
The founder of the Oath Keepers and four associates are on trial in the U.S. Capitol attack on charges that include seditious conspiracy — a rare Civil War-era charge that strikes to the heart of what prosecutors say happened that
Read MoreThe theories of what caused the Nord Stream leaks
It has become clear to European leaders that the leaks in the Nord Stream pipelines that run from Russia to Germany were an act of sabotage. Natural gas has been leaking into the Baltic Seas.
Read MorePFAS are everywhere. What can we do to change that?
Researchers and consumers are calling on industries and institutions to phase out these chemicals and instead pursue safer alternatives that serve similar functions. But it’s complicated.
Read MoreCalifornia Gov. Newsom signs laws to boost housing production
It’s a long-sought victory for affordable housing advocates, who say such sites are ready-made for apartments because they are often near populated areas and come with ample parking.
Read MoreReport: Donald Trump an Even More Horrible Bigot Than Previously Thought – Vanity Fair
Report: Donald Trump an Even More Horrible Bigot Than Previously Thought Vanity Fair
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