In bankrupt Lebanon, locals mine bitcoin and buy groceries with tether, as $1 is now worth 15 cents
Aerial view of the seafront Manara district near downtown Beirut. Bilwander | Getty Images When Georgio Abou Gebrael first heard…
An extraordinary comeback for Brazil’s Lula sees a new ‘pink tide’ take shape in Latin America
Political analysts said Lula’s victory marked the most symbolic shift in a political movement that has seen the region’s right-wing…
With UK leader Liz Truss quitting, here are the top contenders to replace her
LONDON — British Prime Minister Liz Truss resigned Thursday, bringing to a close a brief 44-day tenure mired by “mini-budget”…
The Public Can Now Access the Statue of Liberty’s Crown, After Two and a Half Years (and 14 Flights of Stairs)
For the first time in more than two-and-a-half years, the Statue of Liberty is opening its crown to visitors, offering…
An Honest Discussion About A Universal Basic Income
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Fed raises rates by another three-quarters of a percentage point, pledges more hikes to fight inflation
The Federal Reserve on Wednesday raised benchmark interest rates by another three-quarters of a percentage point and indicated it will…
Tesla struggles with Elon Musk’s strict return-to-office policy
Tesla Inc CEO Elon Musk attends the World Artificial Intelligence Conference (WAIC) in Shanghai, China August 29, 2019. Aly Song…
Queen Elizabeth II’s death marks a new era for Britain, beset by economic uncertainty
Crowds gather in front of Buckingham Palace to pay their respects following the death of Queen Elizabeth II in Balmoral,…
‘You’ve got to eat’: Energy bills are squeezing businesses and people as UK costs soar
A high street decorated with British Union Jack bunting in Penistone, UK. The End Fuel Poverty Coalition has warned “a…
Disney streaming subscriber growth blows past estimates, as company beats on top and bottom line
A performer dressed as Mickey Mouse entertains guests during the reopening of the Disneyland theme park in Anaheim, California, U.S.,…
Payrolls increased 528,000 in July, much better than expected in a sign of strength for jobs market
Hiring in July was far better than expected, defying multiple other signs that the economic recovery is losing steam, the…
European Central Bank surprises markets with larger-than-expected rate hike, its first in 11 years
The European Central Bank is increasing interest rates for the first time in 11 years. But in Italy, political turmoil…