2 h. ago Harvard hits back at Education Secretary Linda McMahon, denying political bias

Harvard University fired back at US Education Secretary Linda McMahon, denying her allegation that the school has a partisan political bias and warning that government “overreach” is threatening key freedoms. “I must refute your claim that Harvard is a partisan institution,” Alan Garber, the university’s president, said Monday in a letter to McMahon.  “It is […]

Politics

2 h. ago Billions spent on private agency nurses 'hollowing out' hospitals: report

The more than $9 billion in spending is adding to the financial pressures hospitals have been feeling, a report warns.

Science

2 h. ago 51Talk Online Education Group to Present at the dbVIC – Deutsche Bank ADR Virtual Investor Conference May 15th

Company invites individual and institutional investors, as well as advisors and analysts, to attend online at VirtualInvestorConferences.com SINGAPORE, May 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — 51Talk Online Education Group (NYSE American: COE) based in Singapore, and focused on global online education, today announced that its Investor Relations Vice President David Chung will present at the dbVIC – […]

Culture

3 h. ago Yiren Digital to Present at the dbVIC – Deutsche Bank ADR Virtual Investor Conference May 15th

Company invites individual and institutional investors, as well as advisors and analysts, to attend online at VirtualInvestorConferences.com BEIJING, May 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Yiren Digital (NYSE:YRD) based in Beijing, an AI-powered platform providing a comprehensive suite of financial and lifestyle services in Asia, today announced that its SVP of Capital Market, William Hui, will present […]

Culture

3 h. ago Viomi Technology Co., Ltd to Present at the dbVIC – Deutsche Bank ADR Virtual Investor Conference May 15th

Company invites individual and institutional investors, as well as advisors and analysts, to attend online at VirtualInvestorConferences.com GUANGZHOU, China, May 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Viomi Technology Co., Ltd (“Viomi” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: VIOT) based in Guangzhou, and focused on home water solutions, today announced that Mr.Sam Yang, Head of the Company’s Capital and […]

Culture

3 h. ago Georgia become second US state to shield maker of Roundup weed killer from some cancer claims

In a victory for global agrochemical maker Bayer, Georgia has become the second state to shield pesticide manufacturers from some lawsuits claiming that they failed to warn customers of potential dangers. The legislation signed Friday by Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp is designed to protect Bayer from lawsuits claiming that it failed to tell customers that […]

Events

4 h. ago London police get $150K to support crime victims, report hate incidents

London police will receive $150,000 from the Ontario government to support victims of crime and improve the reporting of hate-motivated incidents, local MPP Rob Flack has announced. The funding, part of a broader provincial plan, will be also be used to establish a “dedicated hate-incident reporting platform,” according to a statement from Flack, MPP for […]

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5 h. ago Houston Astros’ Lance McCullers receives death threats directed at his children after tough start

Houston pitcher Lance McCullers Jr. said he received online death threats directed at his children after his tough start Saturday night against the Cincinnati Reds. McCullers, who was making just his second start since Game 3 of the 2022 World Series, allowed seven runs while getting just one out in Houston’s 13-9 loss. Afterward, McCullers […]

Events

5 h. ago Trump will sign executive order calling on health department to negotiate lower drug prices

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump on Monday will sign a sweeping executive order that calls on the nation’s health department to negotiate lower prices for U.S. medications with drugmakers. The order sets a 30-day deadline for the health department to broker new price tags for drugs, according to a White House official who briefed the […]

Economics

6 h. ago World Market partners with Affirm to offer new, flexible payment option in

ALAMEDA, Calif. — World Market, a national specialty retailer known for stylish, quality furniture and home decor, thoughtful gifts, and one of the largest assortments of candy and international food favorites, has partnered with Affirm (NASDAQ: AFRM), the payment network that empowers consumers and helps merchants drive growth, to offer shoppers a smarter, more transparent […]

Economics

7 h. ago First Pacific to Present at the dbVIC – Deutsche Bank ADR Virtual Investor Conference May 15th

Company invites individual and institutional investors, as well as advisors and analysts, to attend online at VirtualInvestorConferences.com HONG KONG, May 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — First Pacific Company Limited (Hong Kong: 00142, ADR: FPAFY) based in Hong Kong and focused on domestic defensive businesses in the fast-growing region of Southeast Asia, today announced that Associate Director […]

Culture

7 h. ago Belite Bio, Inc to Present at the dbVIC – Deutsche Bank ADR Virtual Investor Conference May 15th

Company invites individual and institutional investors, as well as advisors and analysts, to attend online at VirtualInvestorConferences.com SAN DIEGO, May 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Belite Bio, Inc (NASDAQ: BLTE) a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical drug development company focused on advancing novel therapeutics targeting degenerative retinal diseases that have significant unmet medical needs, today announced that CSO, Dr. […]

Culture

7 h. ago Paris robbery of Kim Kardashian changed how celebrities think about exposure

PARIS — The ring gleamed in Instagram posts. So did the diamond necklace and the luxury Paris address. For Kim Kardashian, sharing online was second nature, an extension of her fame. But in the early hours of Oct. 3, 2016, that openness was turned against her. Five masked men posing as police officers stormed the […]

Events

7 h. ago Posthaste: You might not have heard of this recession indicator — but it’s getting louder

Oil and gold price gap comparable to just before Great Depression, warns strategist

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7 h. ago Food security experts warn Gaza at critical risk of famine if Israel doesn’t end blockade

TEL AVIV, Israel — The Gaza Strip is at critical risk of famine if Israel doesn’t lift its blockade and stop its military campaign, food security experts said in a stark warning on Monday. Outright famine is the mostly likely scenario unless conditions change, according to findings by the Integrated Food Security Phase Classification, a […]

Events

10 h. ago Minimum Deposit Casinos Warns of Sweeping Changes as States Crack Down on Online Sweepstakes Casinos

WATERFORD, Ireland, May 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Minimum Deposit Casinos (MDC), a leading global online casino review hub and division of the OneTwenty Group, has released new insights into the tightening regulatory landscape for sweepstakes-based gaming in the United States. Recent moves by lawmakers in New York, Louisiana, and Montana suggest a coordinated push […]

Technology

15 h. ago Medicaid Work Requirements Sought in Bill to Fund Trump Tax Cuts

House Republicans want to impose work requirements on some Medicaid recipients up to 64 years old and impose more costs on some beneficiaries to help pay for President Donald Trump’s planned sweeping tax package.

Economics

20 h. ago Blue Jays approach the quarter mark with offence humming after blowout sweep in Seattle

After finishing off a three-game sweep of the Seattle Mariners on Sunday, a dominant string that seemingly came out of nowhere, suddenly the Blue Jays’ season has a significantly brighter hue. The visitors took care of business in explosive style on Sunday at T-Mobile Park, bringing out the brooms for their expansion cousin Mariners in […]

Events

24 h. ago US makes ‘substantial progress’ in China tariff talks, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says

U.S. and China wrapped trade talks in Geneva with “substantial progress,” per Treasury Sec. Bessent, though key issues remain and China warns against coercion.

Politics

25 h. ago AHS warns of possible measles exposures in Taber, Whitecourt and Grimshaw

Alberta Health Services has warned of possible measles exposure in Taber, Whitecourt and Grimshaw and urges people to monitor for symptoms and check vaccination records.

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