Taiwan President Takes Office Under Close Scrutiny
Taiwan's president-elect Lai Ching-te, a staunch defender of the island's democracy, will be sworn into office Monday as Beijing ratchets up military and diplomatic pressure on Taipei.
This Nike Alternative Growth Stock Jumped 582% Over the Past Decade on Strong Fundamentals
Lululemon Athletica's strong momentum, cash flow, and earnings growth despite sticky inflation make it well-positioned for global expansion and product innovation.
'Someone Reported My Cookie Business to Public Health, It Was The Best Thing That Happened To Me'
Within two months of launching her company, Cate Basic was hit with a public health complaint that penalised her for baking cookies in her kitchen at home.
Is Driving Uber Worth It 2024: Everything You Need To Know
Uber driving offers flexible extra cash, but remember to consider car costs and wait time or choose Lyft/DoorDash options for less strict car requirements.
Gender Discrimination Forced This Senior Manager To Resign 72 Hours After Being Promoted
Heather Wallander's promotion lasted less than 72 hours as her fight against gender discrimination forced her to resign.
UK Casino Markets' Continued Growth Despite Wider Economic Turmoil
Despite wider economic turmoil, the UK casino market continues to experience growth, reflecting a broader global trend of resilience in certain sectors.
Tesla Cybertruck Faulty Steering Part Sourced from Mexico, Despite 'American-Made' Claim
Tesla's "American-made" Cybertruck suffers breakdowns linked to a steering part made in Mexico, raising questions about quality control.
2 Reasons Why People Always Feel Broke During Payday - Even With a Six Figure Salary
Out of US professionals earning at least $175,000 a year, 25% say they are either "very poor," "poor", or "getting by, but things are tight."
UK Paralympian Slams Nike For Not Selling Single Shoes For Amputees
Nike has been accused of failing to live up to its inclusivity and diversity values after it refused to sell single shoes to amputees.
Australia PM Unveils Plan To Overhaul Economy, Invest In Green Energy
Mining superpower Australia on Thursday announced a US-style scheme to pour public money into manufacturing and clean energy industries, joining the global race to build a cleaner and more resilient economy.
Bitcoin Miners Face Survival Test In 'Halving'
Miners of bitcoin will soon face a halving of the reward for operating the most popular cryptocurrency, in a pivotal event that is a test of survival, industry commentators say.
Top 10 Countries With The Most Prescribed Anti-Depressants: Did Yours Make The List?
Our World in Data studied the number of anti-depressant prescriptions given out in 22 countries across the globe.
Engineer Says Baltimore Bridge Collapse 'Unusual': 'Unconnected Bridge Decks Should Never Have Collapsed'
An engineer reveals that while the collision is substantial, a continuous through truss bridge like the Key Bridge is most unlikely to collapse.
Complete Guide Total Solar Eclipse 2024: Start Time, Where To See It and How It Differs From 2017
Next month's total solar eclipse will be viewed throughout the United States, Mexico and Canada, with over 30 million people set to be within the totality path.
Kate Middleton Conspiracies Linger After Cancer Revelation
The revelation that Britain's Catherine, Princess of Wales, has cancer prompted a swift backlash over a torrent of lurid social media speculation around her health, including by those positing she was secretly dead.
Hong Kong's New National Security Law Comes Into Force
Hong Kong's new national security law came into force on Saturday, putting into immediate effect tough penalties of up to life imprisonment for crimes including treason and insurrection.
'We Love You': Warm Wishes For Kate After Cancer Diagnosis
Warm wishes flooded in from around the world Friday after Catherine, Princess of Wales, revealed that she was being treated for cancer.
Justin Trudeau Thinks of Quitting 'Crazy Job' Daily; 69% of Canadians Want Him to
Whilst many Canadians want Justin Trudeau to step down as the nation's prime minister in 2024, nearly just as many people believe he will stay on.
Toronto Police On Home Invasions: 'Leave Your Car Keys By The Door - That's All They Want!'
Const. Marco Ricciardi told people at a community meeting that they should leave their vehicle keys by their house front door as thieves only want their car.
Economics of Period Products: Top 5 Countries Where Menstruating is Expensive
The financial burden of having a period varies worldwide, pushing as many as 500 women into period poverty.
Female-specific Football Boots Will Put An End To ACL Injuries, MPs Say
Retailers are refusing to stock women's football boots due to lack of awareness about the growing business opportunity.
Study: Adding Smiley Faces on Bills Can Boost Server Tips by 11%
The research found that the tip average at restaurants increased to just over 25 percent thanks to the inclusion of smiley face emojis.
Rafael Nadal Injury Woes Continue After Spaniard Pulls Out of Indian Wells
2024 has turned out to be a tough year for Rafael Nadal as he has had to withdraw from multiple tournaments due to injury problems.
Quebec Approves X Gender Marker for Trans and Non-Binary People on Provincial Cards
Quebecers who do not identify as male or female were previously allowed to use the X marker for civil status documents but not for healthcare cards and driver's licences.
Passport Canada Says Sorry to Grandma for Saying She Can't List Palestine as Birthplace
Last month, Canadian authorities told a 90-year-old woman that she couldn't list Palestine as her birthplace on her new passport even if she was able to do so in the past.
London Mayor Wants to Sell Homes of 'Putin Cronies' to Fund Building of 4,000 Low-Cost Homes
Khan's call comes days after the second anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
US Conspiracy Theorists Monetize 'Disease X' Misinformation
Coined by the World Health Organization to denote a hypothetical future pandemic, "Disease X" is at the center of a blizzard of misinformation that American conspiracy theorists are amplifying -- and profiting from.
Canada To Re-implement Visas For Mexicans To Curb Increase Of Asylum Seekers
To stem the number of Mexican nationals entering Quebec and the US through Canada, the government has launched a crackdown on Mexican travellers.
Former U.S. Ambassador Admits He Spied For Cuba For Decades
Victor Manuel Rocha continued spying for Cuba for decades with impunity.
Texas Battling Largest Wildfire In Its History
Texas emergency crews were struggling Thursday to contain the largest wildfire in the US state's history, with the blaze leaving at least one person dead and scorching a million acres as it raged out of control.