Month: December 2023
U.S. Business Activity Expands at Fastest Pace in Five Months, PMI Data Suggest
The S&P Global Flash U.S. Composite PMI—which gauges activity in the manufacturing and services sectors—climbed to 51.0 in December, from 50.7 in November.
Read MorePrince Harry wins phone hacking case in landmark victory against British tabloid misconduct
Prince Harry’s victory against Mirror Group Newspapers is a landmark moment in the long saga of lawbreaking by Britain’s tabloids.
Read MoreBody of Israeli man taken hostage by Hamas is recovered during Gaza Strip operation, IDF says – Fox News
Body of Israeli man taken hostage by Hamas is recovered during Gaza Strip operation, IDF says Fox News Humanitarian crisis worsens in Gaza as Israel-Hamas war intensifies: Live updates CNN IDF troops mistakenly opened fire and killed three hostages during Gaza battles,
Read MoreMan Accused of Plot to Kill American Seeks Help From Indian Government
An Indian man accused of attempting to kill an American Sikh activist has petitioned India’s Supreme Court, saying he is a victim of mistaken identity.
Read MoreWho’s a Lucky Dog? (Hint: His Owner Just Signed a $700-Million Contract)
Shohei Ohtani just signed a record deal with the Dodgers, but many fans just want to talk about his adorable dog, Decoy. ‘Most valuable puppy.’
Read MorePrince Harry Wins Damages for Phone Hacking by U.K. Tabloids
The royal’s lawyer says it is “a great day for truth” after a court ruled that journalists hacked his client’s cellphone for scoops.
Read MoreAuto Workers Had a Great Year. But Can It Continue?
After decades of decline, the UAW scored big victories in 2023. Here’s what to watch for in 2024.
Read MoreAmericans agree that the future of democracy is on the line in the 2024 election but disagree about who poses the biggest threat
In a politically polarized nation, Americans seem to agree on one issue underlying the 2024 elections — a worry over the state of democracy and how the outcome of the presidential contest will affect its future.
Read MoreThe Government Finally Did Something About Robocalls
Anyone with a mobile phone knows the unpleasant sensation of answering a call from an unfamiliar number only to hear a pre-recorded marketing or scam pitch from a company you have no interest in patronizing. Around 33 million robocalls are
Read MoreTwo Al Jazeera journalists wounded in ‘missile strike on southern Gaza shelter’
Two journalists working for Qatari-based television network Al Jazeera have been injured in a missile strike on southern Gaza, the channel has reported.
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