Russia’s ruble hit its strongest level in 7 years despite massive sanctions. Here’s why
Russian one ruble coin and Russian flag displayed on a screen are seen in this multiple exposure illustration photo taken…
Bank of England hikes rates for the fifth time in a row as inflation soars
LONDON — The Bank of England on Thursday implemented a fifth consecutive hike to interest rates as it looks to…
Bitcoin’s plunge spells trouble for the dot-com era entrepreneur who went all in
Michael Saylor, chairman and chief executive officer of MicroStrategy, first got into bitcoin in 2020, when he decided to start…
Russia is weaponizing food supplies to ‘blackmail the world’
People clean the debris from their destroyed house after a missile strike, which killed an old woman, in the city…
Investors set their sights on upcoming inflation report as the bear market rally falters
The stock market may try to regain its footing in the next few sessions, even as a fresh inflation report…
Russia’s war on Ukraine could shake up global trade blocs. Here are the winners and losers
Aerial view of shipping containers and cranes at Qingdao Port on May 30, 2022 in Qingdao, Shandong Province of China.…
How Russia could try to get around the European Union’s oil sanctions
The EU’s partial embargo covers Russian oil brought into the bloc by sea, with an exemption carved out for imports…
India sees a second chance to pivot to the Indo-Pacific in new group that excludes China
U.S. President Joe Biden (R) here seen reviewing an honor guard with Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida in Tokyo, released…
Editors’ Picks: 14 Events for Your Art Calendar This Week, From a Moleskine Art Show to a Cocktail for the Women of Surrealism
Each week, we search for the most exciting and thought-provoking shows, screenings, and events, both digitally and in-person in the…
Are College Students Targeted by Identity Thieves?
When it comes to identity theft, young adults are a primary target. Students are four times more likely to be…
Israeli Bombings Are an ‘Existential Threat’ to an Ancient Archaeological Site on the Gaza Strip, Forensic Architecture Finds in a New Investigation
Israeli bombings threaten to destroy an ancient Palestinian archaeological site in the Gaza strip, according to a new report by Forensic…
Common Tech Support Scams and How to Avoid Them
These days, we live our lives online. Whether we’re ordering groceries or looking for new shoes, all we need to…
What is a Brushing Scam?
Have you ever had a delivery guy knock on your door and wonder if there’s yet another package you impulsively…
How to Spot Student Loan Scams
As Americans have been struggling through the COVID-19 pandemic, one effort to help is student loan forbearance. As you might…
Here Is Your Go-To Guide to All the Art Fairs Taking Place in and Around Los Angeles During Frieze Week
Back in 2020, Frieze Los Angeles staged its sophomore edition under the shadow of a looming pandemic, the star-studded crowds…
Can “Buy Now, Pay Later” Apps Be Trusted with My Personal Data
It may be tempting to look for new ways to manage personal finances. For example, one of the latest credit…
FTC Recognizes Identity Theft Awareness Week
The Federal Trade Commission is commemorating Identity Theft Awareness Week with a series of free events focused on raising awareness…
Google Doodle Honors Avant-Garde Artist Katarzyna Kobro, Whose Revolutionary Abstract Sculptures Were Destroyed by Nazis
Today’s Google Doodle honors Katarzyna Kobro, an avant-garde Polish sculptor and art theorist who was part of the Constructivist art movement in the early 20th…