Dynasties and bragging rights are at stake as the MLB playoffs heat up
After a truncated, pandemic-hobbled 2020, the MLB playoffs have come roaring back in full force. Here’s a brief recap, and what to watch for....
UAE becomes first Gulf state to commit to net zero. Oil will still flow
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has become the first country in the Persian Gulf to commit to net zero carbon emissions by 2050. But it’s...
Uber faces legal action in UK over racial discrimination claims
Uber is facing legal action over its use of facial recognition software that allegedly discriminates against people of color....
Hear from UAE’s Minister for Climate Change and Environment
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has become the first country in the Persian Gulf to commit to net zero carbon emissions by 2050. But it’s...
UK travel red list cut to just seven countries
From Monday, arrivals to the UK from South Africa, Brazil and Mexico will no longer need to quarantine in hotels....
US senators agree to extend debt ceiling to avoid default
The deal comes some two weeks before it was due to be reached and must still be passed in Congress....
Senate Leaders Agree to Vote on Short-Term Debt Ceiling Increase – The New York Times
Senate Leaders Agree to Vote on Short-Term Debt Ceiling Increase The New York Times Senate Democrats indicate they’ll accept GOP debt ceiling offer: ‘McConnell caved’ Fox Business...
Mt. Gox creditors may receive nothing if they fail to vote by Friday
“I just want my coins back. I’m tired of how long and drawn out it is,” said one user claiming to be one of the...
Nordstrom’s 2021 holiday guide is live: Here are 24 items you should buy
Nordstrom’s holiday gift guide is finally here. From massage guns and sneakers to robes and candles, here are our favorite items on the list....
Mussolini’s granddaughter tops polls in Rome council vote
Rachele Mussolini, granddaughter of the Italian fascist leader Benito Mussolini, won the highest number of votes in Rome’s city council elections, official results showed Wednesday....