
Japanese workers are finally seeing their pay jump
Wages in the world's third largest economy grew at the fastest pace in 28 years in May.
1970-01-01 08:00

South China Sea: Blackpink Vietnam concert in trouble over China map
Days after the Barbie movie was banned, a Blackpink concert is in trouble over the same issue.
1970-01-01 08:00

MLB rumors: White Sox injury's impact, Red Sox extension, Astros draft strategy
HOUSTON — Let's take a look at some of the latest MLB rumors, including the draft strategy for the Houston Astros, a noticeable injury for the Chicago White Sox and which pitcher the Boston Red Sox should extend now.We will start here in the Lone Star State where the Astros have won f...
1970-01-01 08:00

Secret Service investigation into cocaine found at White House expected to conclude next week
The Secret Service is expected to conclude its investigation into a bag of cocaine found in the West Wing early next week, a federal law enforcement official told CNN -- regardless of whether a suspect is identified.
1970-01-01 08:00

Two very different points of view on nuclear energy in the US
Two distinct and unrelated stories this week convinced me it was a good moment to look at nuclear power in the US.
1970-01-01 08:00

China must rethink its reliance on property sales to see real growth
The country's economy was expected to blast out of the blocks after Covid - but that hasn't happened.
1970-01-01 08:00

Coco Lee: Death of pop icon sparks mental health discussion in China
As tributes pour in, many are focusing on the wider mental health issues facing China.
1970-01-01 08:00

MLB standings based on record against winning teams
There's a difference between winning games and winning the games that matter. How do the MLB standings look when reoriented around record versus winning teams?In sports, good teams beat the bad teams. Great teams beat the good teams. As we look toward the All-Star break and the second half ...
1970-01-01 08:00

'I want you dead': Survivors of El Paso shooting address gunman in court
Survivors of the 2019 shooting at a Walmart in El Paso, Texas, have addressed the attacker in court.
1970-01-01 08:00

Lukashenko: No heroes after Wagner mutiny, Belarus leader tells BBC
The Belarusian leader tells the BBC groups like Wagner must be watched closely to stop rebellions.
1970-01-01 08:00

Canadian farmer fined for thumbs-up emoji
A judge has ruled the Saskatchewan farmer's expression of assent amounts to a digital signature.
1970-01-01 08:00

Sweden jails Kurd for financing terrorism after Turkey calls for crackdown
The judge insists the verdict is not related in any way to Sweden's bid to join Nato.
1970-01-01 08:00