Virgin Galactic rocket plane poised for first commercial flight to edge of space
By Jose Luis Gonzalez and Steve Gorman TRUTH OR CONSEQUENCES, New Mexico A twin-fuselage jet stood ready on
1970-01-01 08:00
Facebook content moderators in Kenya call the work 'torture.' Their lawsuit may ripple worldwide
Nearly 200 former content moderators for Facebook are suing the company and a local contractor in a court case in Kenya that could have implications for the work worldwide
1970-01-01 08:00
Ireland's domestic economy to remain robust, predicts think tank
But there are risks to the economy, including high core inflation and signs of a weakening export market.
1970-01-01 08:00
Chance to challenge 2020 census numbers is ending, with funding for states and cities at stake
The window for local, state and tribal governments to challenge their 2020 census figures closes after Friday, and with it the opportunity to correct mistakes in population totals that could cost them millions of dollars in federal funding
1970-01-01 08:00
New Zealand says it's the first to ban thin plastic bags from supermarkets
New Zealand’s government says that from Saturday, it will be the first nation in the world to ban the thin plastic bags that supermarket customers use to collect their fruit and vegetables
1970-01-01 08:00
St. Kitts and Nevis 0-6 USA: Player ratings as USMNT dominate in lopsided triumph
Player ratings as the USA dismantled St. Kitts and Nevis 6-0 in Matchday two of the 2023 Gold Cup.
1970-01-01 08:00
Safety concerns dominate Norfolk Southern railroad CEO's job since Ohio derailment
Norfolk Southern’s CEO has spoken often of safety and better service since he took the job over a year ago, but it’s safety that has dominated discussions after one of his trains derailed and caught fire in February in Ohio
1970-01-01 08:00
Hong Kong Tycoons to Sell $8.4 Billion in Assets to Cut Debt
Swire Pacific Ltd. has become the second notable Hong Kong company to announce plans to offload assets in
1970-01-01 08:00
The AP Interview: Olympics boss vows Paris Games will be safe, says no resignations planned in probe
Tony Estanguet won gold medals for canoeing in the 2000, 2004 and 2012 Olympic Games
1970-01-01 08:00
China Needs Stimulus and Clearer Rules, Ex-IMF Official Says
China needs to keep cutting rates, roll out more stimulus and clarify the role it wants the private
1970-01-01 08:00
Mexico considers $4.2 billion debt buyback for canceled airport, official says
By Kylie Madry MEXICO CITY Mexico may repurchase about $4.2 billion in outstanding bonds issued to finance a
1970-01-01 08:00
Scientists discover that universe is awash in gravitational waves
By Will Dunham WASHINGTON Scientists on Wednesday unveiled evidence that gravitational waves, the ripples in the fabric of
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