How gang warfare jumped from Ecuador's prisons to the open street
Frantic purchases of ammunition, the daylight assassination of a mayor, and a growing body count inside Ecuador's prisons signal that the country's roiling security crisis is going from bad to worse.
2023-07-26 12:52
The rise of gig workers is changing the face of the US economy
Labor market experts say the number of gig workers is growing, and their alternative working arrangements are rippling through the economy.
2023-07-25 01:49
What is Israel's judicial overhaul and why are people protesting?
Israeli lawmakers will vote Monday on the first major bill in the government's plan to weaken the judiciary, despite six months of protests and American pressure against the most significant shakeup to the court system since the country's founding.
2023-07-24 19:54
Explainer-What is the 'Basel III endgame' and why are banks worked up about it?
By Pete Schroeder WASHINGTON U.S. banking regulators will on Thursday unveil a sweeping proposal for stricter bank capital
2023-07-24 18:25
What are the Women's World Cup armbands and why were they created?
As Ali Riley and her New Zealand team claimed a surprise victory over Norway in the opening match of the 2023 Women's World Cup on Thursday, the Football Ferns captain could be seen sporting a white and blue armband emblazoned with the words "Unite for Inclusion."
2023-07-24 17:46
Here's how Bud Light became the latest corporate bogeyman for Ron DeSantis
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has sets his sights on Bud Light, the latest development in what has turned into an ongoing crisis for the beer brand following its brief partnership with influencer Dylan Mulvaney, who is trans, four months ago.
2023-07-22 01:56
Explainer-How El Nino is helping drive heatwaves and extreme weather
By Gloria Dickie LONDON Countries around the world from China to the United States are battling heatwaves, with
2023-07-20 04:55
Can Thailand's Pita succeed in a second PM vote?
By Martin Petty BANGKOK (Reuters) -Thailand's parliament will hold a second vote on a new prime minister on Wednesday, more
2023-07-19 07:27
Explainer-What is the 'fake electors' scheme Trump supporters tried after his 2020 loss?
By Andy Sullivan WASHINGTON Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel announced criminal charges against 16 people on Tuesday for
2023-07-19 06:25
Higher food prices and more hunger: Collapse of Black Sea grain deal poses a massive threat
Wheat and corn prices on global commodities markets jumped Monday after Russia pulled out of a crucial deal allowing the export of grain from Ukraine.
2023-07-17 22:27
Why the Crimean Bridge is so important to Vladimir Putin
The Crimean Bridge, which links the annexed peninsula to mainland Russia, was hit by two strikes early Monday in an attack a Ukrainian security official told CNN Kyiv was responsible for.
2023-07-17 21:19
Homonym vs. Homophone vs. Homograph: What’s the Difference?
Here’s why some homophone examples also work as homograph and homonym examples.
2023-07-15 05:21