Editor’s note: The U.S. Postal Service implemented operational changes earlier this year that led to a sharp increase in delayed mail, raising concerns about the election as record numbers of Americans vote by mail this…
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Around a hundred thousand years ago, South Africa’s Cape south coast was a busy place. Giraffes, crocodiles, hatchling sea turtles and large bird species populated the landscape. Early humans were there, too. We know all…
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© Reuters. FILE PHOTO: Gold bullions are displayed at Degussa shop in Singapore (Reuters) – A weaker U.S. dollar, rising inflation risks and demand driven by additional fiscal and monetary stimulus from major central banks…
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Purdue Pharma, the company that makes OxyContin and other potentially addictive prescription opioids, has agreed to plead guilty to three felony counts and reached a settlement potentially worth at least US$8.3 billion with the Justice…
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If Facebook prevented Australian news from being shared on its platform, could the ABC start its own social media service to compensate? While this proposal from the Australia Institute is a worthy one, it’s an…
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© Reuters. investing.com — Oil stockpiles declined roughly in line with expectations last week, according to the Energy Information Administration. fell 1 million barrels, against expectations for a draw of 1.02 million barrels. That comes a…
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Banks and aid agencies have been warning of a pandemic-related plunge in the amount of money sent by migrants to family back home who rely on the income. In a typical year, more than 270…
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The US Department of Justice (DoJ) has filed an antitrust lawsuit against Google for unlawful monopolisation. The department says Google’s conduct harms competition and consumers, and reduces the ability of new innovative companies to develop…
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4/4 © Reuters. FILE PHOTO: A farmer irrigates his field of potatoes during sunset, in Tilloy-Lez-Cambrai 2/4 By Kate Abnett BRUSSELS (Reuters) – European Union agriculture ministers agreed on Wednesday to set aside part of…
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A number of African countries have recently been contesting decisions by credit rating agencies. Some have raised objections that the rating agencies lack understanding of their economic environment. Others have challenged the correctness of their…
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