Lawmakers in Ghana exchanged blows late Monday evening over a proposed electronic payment tax.The government says the new tax would boost revenue for development, but parliament has been split over…
more ...White House Says Democrats ‘Need to Work Together’ on Biden Safety Net Legislation
U.S. President Joe Biden’s administration says it is looking to push ahead with work on a social safety net spending bill after a key Democrat in the Senate said he…
more ...Above New York, a Giant Green Roof Tries to Reduce Carbon Footprint
New York’s largest convention center hosts about 175 events each year that draw hundreds of thousands of people to the city. To help offset the environmental impact, the owners have…
more ...Centrist US Lawmaker Announces Firm Opposition to Biden Safety Net Legislation
A centrist U.S. Democratic lawmaker, Senator Joe Manchin of West Virginia, said Sunday he is definitively opposed to President Joe Biden’s roughly $2 trillion social safety net spending plan, likely…
more ...Ransomware Persists Even as High-Profile Attacks Have Slowed
In the months since President Joe Biden warned Russia’s Vladimir Putin that he needed to crack down on ransomware gangs in his country, there hasn’t been a massive attack like…
more ...After Whistleblower Disclosures, Facebook Faces an Uncertain Future
After internal Facebook documents were shared widely with news organizations, the question remains whether and how Facebook will change. Michelle Quinn reports. …
more ...China-Russia Collaboration in Space Poses Challenge for West
China and Russia have begun collaborating on technology to rival the United States’ GPS and European Galileo satellite navigation systems, as the two countries pursue closer military and strategic ties.…
more ...‘Flash Mob-Style’ Thefts Challenge Stores and Holiday Shoppers
A series of “flash mob-style” thefts in U.S. stores this holiday season is leading to higher security and a lot of finger-pointing. Matt Dibble reports. Michelle Quinn contributed to this…
more ...End of an Era: Airbus Delivers Last A380 Superjumbo to Emirates
Airbus is set to deliver the final A380 superjumbo to Dubai’s Emirates on Thursday, marking the end of a 14-year run that gave Europe an instantly recognized symbol across the…
more ...Report Indicates Greater Huawei Involvement in Surveillance
The Chinese telecom giant Huawei has consistently claimed it does not actively partner with the Chinese government in gathering intelligence on individuals within China, but a report by The Washington…
more ...Charting the Future of China’s Infrastructure Projects in Africa After a Decade of Lending
China is financing the construction of four coal-fired power plants in southern Africa, despite its climate pledge in September to quit supporting such infrastructure overseas. But the new facilities taking shape…
more ...NASA Probe Becomes First Spacecraft to Enter Sun’s Atmosphere
The U.S. space agency NASA says its Parker Solar Probe this week became the first spacecraft to enter the Sun’s atmosphere, also known as the corona. The space agency announced the news Tuesday at a press conference during a…
more ...US Poised to Become First Country to Ban Goods Made by Uyghur Slave Labor
The U.S. Congress moved one step closer this week to making the United States the first country to ban the import of goods produced by Uyghur slave labor. After more…
more ...Rise in Fuel Prices Threaten Lebanon’s Ancient Forests
In Lebanon, a desperate economic situation has led to a rise in illegal logging. Local authorities are in a bind as they try to protect both a valuable ecological heritage…
more ...Why China’s Advancements in Quantum Technology Worry Others
China’s advances in quantum computing will give a new advantage to its armed forces, already the world’s third strongest, analysts say. Quantum refers to a type of computing that lets…
more ...Nigerian Aid Groups Encourage Women to Learn About Blockchain Technology
Nigeria has been recording massive growth in its information technology sector, but only one-fifth of IT workers are women, according to government figures. Aid groups are trying to help women…
more ...VP Harris Unveils Biden Administration Electric Car Charging Plan
U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris on Monday unveiled a White House plan to build 500,000 new electric vehicle (EV) charging stations across the country, part of President Joe Biden’s goal…
more ...South Korea Announces Intent to Join Regional Free Trade Pact
South Korea says it will formally apply to join a regional free trade agreement in an effort to boost trade and expand its presence in the global economy. Finance Minister…
more ...US, Australia and Japan to Fund Undersea Cable in the Pacific
The United States, Australia and Japan said Sunday they will jointly fund the construction of an undersea cable to boost internet access in three tiny Pacific countries, as the Western…
more ...Cold Weather US States Struggling to Hire Snowplow Drivers
More U.S. drivers could find themselves stuck on snowy highways or have their travel delayed this winter due to a shortage of snowplow drivers — a reality that could hit…
more ...’Futures’ Exhibit Looks at Possibilities
A self-driving flying taxi. A super-fast land-based transport vehicle. A sustainable floating city. Science fiction, or the wave of the future? The “Futures” exhibit at the Smithsonian Institution in Washington,…
more ...As Democracy Summit Wraps, US Restricts Exports of Repressive Cyber Tools
As the two-day virtual Summit for Democracy hosted by President Joe Biden wrapped up on Friday, the U.S., Australia, Denmark and Norway announced an export control program to monitor and…
more ...‘The Internet’s on Fire’ as Techs Race to Fix Software Flaw
A software vulnerability exploited in the online game Minecraft is rapidly emerging as a major threat to internet-connected devices around the world. “The internet’s on fire right now,” said Adam…
more ...US Inflation Highest Since 1982
The price of U.S. consumer goods, such as food, fuel and rent, rose at the fastest pace since 1982 in November, according to a Department of Labor report Friday. The…
more ...Deal to Avert US Default, Raise Debt Limit Advances in Senate
The U.S. Senate took a step toward raising the federal government’s $28.9 trillion debt limit on Thursday when it voted to limit debate on the first of two necessary measures,…
more ...US Unemployment Claims Drop to 184,000, Lowest Since 1969
The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits plunged last week to the lowest level in 52 years, more evidence that the U.S. job market is recovering from last year’s…
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