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US job openings rise in July after sharp downward revision in prior monthIn July, US job openings saw an upswing, primarily thanks to advancements in the manufacturing sector. However, various industries experien...- In 2006, Portland converted 45,000 streetlights to LEDs. 20 years later, its streetlights and signals use 66% less energy and save the city $1.5 million every yearTwo decades after 2006, Portland’s lighting story offers a useful lesson for cities considering their own energy transitions. The important...
- Scott Bessent urges G20 to push China to curb exports, boost domestic demandUS Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent will urge G20 members to re-examine trade terms with China. He aims to shrink global imbalances and pre...
- US Treasury's Bessent faces G20 diplomacy test amid tariffs, Iran war, bond turmoilUS Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent will push G20 economies to reduce trade imbalances, boost growth and cut ties with Iran at meetings in ...
- U.S. added 79,000 fewer jobs in 12 months through March, BLS saysGovernment data indicates fewer jobs were created over the past year. This revision follows a surprise employment drop reported in July. Jo...
- US Stock Market: Warsh Jackson Hole speech puts Fed policy communication under scrutinyFederal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh’s Jackson Hole speech is in focus as investors seek clues on U.S. interest rates, inflation and bond-mark...
- Quote of the Day from Oscar Wilde’s only novel: ‘The only way to get rid of a temptation is to yield to it. Resist it, and your soul grows sick with longing for the things it has forbidden to itself…’Oscar Wilde’s quote of the day delves into the complexities of desire and temptation, illustrating how the act of resisting can amplify wha...
- Global Market | Shein set to raise $1.7 billion in Hong Kong IPO at $26.5 billion valuation: ReportsShein is expected to price its Hong Kong IPO near HK$48.56 per share, raising about $1.7 billion at a $26.5 billion valuation. The listing ...
- 50,000 Volkswagen jobs could be at risk — and thousands of angry workers are pushing back against the CEO's planVolkswagen employees express significant concerns over proposed job reductions and factory shutdowns as CEO Oliver Blume unveils restructur...
- In 1953, South Korea emerged from war with 60–70% living in extreme poverty. 71 years later, life expectancy reached 83.7 years with highest education levels anywhere in the planetSouth Korea transformed from extreme poverty after the war to a highly educated nation. Life expectancy significantly increased, reaching a...
- Trump to impose 7.5 percent tariff on Chinese goods, raising the total to 20 percentThe US plans to impose a 7.5% tariff on Chinese goods soon. This move aims to restore previous duties to around 20% before a summit. Beijin...
- In 2025, a Finnish builder spent about $20,700 and 200 days making a 36-foot plywood solar boat. Earlier in 2026, it crossed more than 3,000 nautical miles from the Baltic to Spain on sunlight aloneA Finnish builder spent about $20,700 and 200 days creating a lightweight 36-foot plywood solar boat designed around efficiency rather than...
- Singapore wants to pay parents over $55,000 per child to boost birth rateSingapore will provide nearly S$70,000 (US$55,153) in direct support for every citizen child up to age 17 as it tackles a record-low fertil...
- Charting the Global Economy: UK payrolls slide, inflation risesThe latest figures show the UK labor market is faltering, with job vacancies reaching a five-year low. Inflation rates have intensified, fu...
- What to know about Trump’s 50% tariffs on Canadian goodsUnited States President Donald Trump imposed fifty percent tariffs on Canadian imports. Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney promised matchi...
- Saturn retrograde to bring break-up chaos for these 2 zodiac signs? Here’s how your relationship may be impacted in the coming daysVenus is linked to love, harmony, personal values and relationships, while Saturn symbolizes responsibility, boundaries and long-term commi...
- US Visa Bulletin September 2026: Big green card relief for Indians as family visa dates make major gainsIndia’s green card waitlist saw significant movement in several family-sponsored categories in the September 2026 Visa Bulletin, including ...
- Lee Cheuk-yan, Chow Hang-tung: The activists behind Hong Kong's Tiananmen vigilsTwo Hong Kong activists were convicted of inciting subversion under the national security law. Lee Cheuk-yan and Chow Hang-tung led vigils ...
- Rick Jackson linked to $3 million settlement involving thousands of immigrant nursesRick Jackson's company, Avant Healthcare Professionals, settled a lawsuit for three million dollars. Thousands of foreign-born nurses accus...
- Global Market: SK Hynix unveils stock-based bonus plan for South Korean workersSK Hynix has reached a tentative wage agreement that would shift 60% of employee bonuses into company shares and deferred stock compensatio...
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