Taiwan’s vice president-elect on ‘personal trip’ to U.S.; China objects
Taiwan’s vice president-elect and former de facto ambassador to Washington, Hsiao Bi-khim, is in the United States this week for a private visit,…
Shareholder payouts hit a record $1.7 trillion last year as bank profits surged
LONDON — Global dividend payouts to shareholders hit a record $1.66 trillion in 2023, according to a new report by…
TikTok ban: Tech VC Keith Rabois threatens Republicans with funding halt ahead of House vote
A Republican megadonor on Tuesday threatened to cut off campaign contributions to members of Congress unless they vote for a…
Why Amtrak is attempting to revive the Texas Central bullet train
The U.S., despite decades of research and studies, remains without authentic high-speed rail options. Since 1987, investors have attempted to…
U.S. and UK, French military shoot down Houthi drones after attack on bulk carrier, destroyers
U.S., French and British forces downed dozens of drones in the Red Sea area overnight and on Saturday after Yemen’s…
Biden rebutter Sen. Britt blasted for recycling 20-year-old sex traffic story to attack border policy
Alabama Republican Sen. Katie Britt is under fire for using what appears to be a sex trafficking victim’s experience from…
Turkey, U.S. discuss Ukraine, Gaza, ways to improve ties, foreign minister says
Turkish and U.S. officials held comprehensive talks about the wars in Ukraine and Gaza and various bilateral issues during meetings…
Former president of Honduras convicted in U.S. of aiding drug traffickers
Former Honduran President Juan Orlando Hernández was convicted Friday in New York of charges that he conspired with drug traffickers…
Unemployment fell for Black women in February as more joined the labor force
Unemployment among Black women fell in February as the number of those looking for work increased, data released Friday by…
