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Biden administration changes student loan guidance, hours after lawsuit
The Biden administration on Thursday changed its guidance on who qualifies for federal student loan forgiveness, hours after six Republican-led states filed a challenge to its student debt cancellation program.
The surprising power of internet memes
Is there more to internet memes than meets the eye? The science of these viral mash-ups reveals why they are so effective at spreading ideas and beliefs.
Fully vaccinated and boosted German Chancellor Scholz infected with COVID
Electric-car demand pushes lithium prices to records
Driven by a surge in Chinese electric-vehicles sales, the sharp rise in a key commodity for batteries could slow adoption of EVs globally.
How to confront a parent's dementia
When science writer Sue Nelson discovered that her father had dementia, her world came crashing down. But new research reveals ways to support those affected.
First signs of new COVID-19 wave seen in colder countries
Cases and hospitalizations are rising in Belgium, the UK and Denmark.
Biden to aim at 'bully' DeSantis in Florida, as 2024 looms
Joe Biden will for the first time as U.S. president hold a political rally in a state where he lost in 2020, when he treks to Florida on Tuesday to stage a showdown with potential 2024 rival, fierce critic and possible Trump successor Ro...
How going above and beyond at work became required
These days, workers expect to exceed their job descriptions if they want to get ahead – or even keep their positions at all. How did we get here?
72% of children globally have been victims of cyber threats
A new global report from the Global Cybersecurity Forum (GCF), has found that 72 percent of children around the world have experienced at least one type of cyber threat online.
Daughter rises in Mukesh Ambani’s succession plan
In the clearest hint of a succession roadmap, Indian billionaire Mukesh Ambani carved out definite roles for each of his three children at the annual general meeting of his $220bn (£193bn) retail-to-refining conglomerate in August.
Covid Remains A Global Emergency But End Could Be In Sight
Covid-19 Pandemic: The comments come after US President Joe Biden declared "the pandemic is over" in an interview aired on Sunday.
Britain bids farewell to Queen Elizabeth with an outpouring of emotion
Britain bid farewell to Queen Elizabeth II on Monday with a majestic funeral steeped in tradition and a send-off reflective of the broad popularity she managed to retain over her remarkable seven-decade reign.
Mexico's military on display in independence celebrations
Mexico’s Independence Day parade Friday had even more of a militaristic air this year coming just days after the relatively new National Guard was passed completely to the command of the military.
Biden urges Mexico to take migrants under COVID expulsion order he promised to end
As border crossings have soared to record highs, U.S. President Joe Biden's administration is quietly pressing Mexico to accept more migrants from Cuba, Nicaragua and Venezuela under a COVID-19 expulsion order that the White House has pu...
Florida governor defends migrant flights to Martha's Vineyard, suggests more to come
Florida's Republican governor on Friday defended his decision to fly dozens of migrants to the wealthy vacation island of Martha's Vineyard from Texas, and said similar actions could follow as a political dispute over border security dee...
Financial giant Goldman Sachs set for hundreds of layoffs
Goldman Sachs is expected to lay off hundreds of workers, reports say.
‘No one left behind’: Migrant rights push gains steam in Canada
Rights groups say permanent status will help prevent abuse and allow foreign workers in Canada to defend their rights.
US to move $3.5bn in Afghan assets to Swiss-based trust
Housed in the Bank for International Settlements, the new Afghan Fund will be managed by an international board of trustees.
About 50 million people trapped in ‘modern slavery’, says UN
The pandemic, armed conflicts, and climate change have exacerbated conditions, trapping people in forced labour or marriage.
‘The strain is the worst of my lifetime’: how Bill Gates is staying optimistic
Covid and Ukraine war were major setbacks in pursuit of global development goals, philanthropist admits, but cutting back on aid would be ‘tragic’
OPEC keeps global oil demand forecast unchanged for 2023
Global oil supply in August increases by around 1.3 million barrels per day compared to previous month
EU stonewalls over von der Leyen’s role in multibillion-euro Pfizer vaccine deal
European Court of Auditors accuses Commission of refusing to release details of how the bloc’s biggest vaccine contract was negotiated.
New York ends mask requirement for subways, buses and other mass transit
New Yorkers are no longer required to wear masks on subways, buses and other mass transit, Gov. Kathy Hochul announced on Wednesday.
Human progress retreats to 2016 levels by COVID, other crises: UN
UNDP says the Human Development Index has declined for two straight years for the first time in its history.
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