$50 billion, a million jobs and a red carpet welcome: China woos Africa as U.S. struggles to keep up
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The Wall Street Journal - Tech
Tech Jobs Have Dried Up---and Aren't Coming Back Soon
Employment for software engineers has cooled as resources shift toward developing artificial intelligence.12 hours ago -
CNBC - Business
28-year-old made 15 offers, went $65,000 over asking price and still got rejected: The housing market is ‘a slap in the face’
To afford a home in many American cities, first-time buyers increasingly need to be wealthy or rely on family help, and they are losing hope.Yesterday -
The Guardian - World
Global alliance buys half a million mpox vaccines for Africa
Gavi uses newly established First Response Fund to secure doses, but 10 million are needed to meet demand on the continent. A batch of 500,000 mpox vaccines has been bought by the vaccine alliance ...Yesterday -
MarketWatch - Business
Intuitive Machines’ stock soars, boosted by NASA contract worth up to $4.82 billion
Shares of Intuitive Machines Inc. were set to skyrocket Wednesday, lifted by the award of a NASA contract that could be worth up to $4.82 billion.Yesterday -
The Wall Street Journal - Tech
Craigslist Founder Pledges $100 Million to Boost U.S. Cybersecurity
Donation brings Craig Newmark’s charitable commitments to around $400 million.Yesterday -
The New York Times - Business
$50 Billion in Aid to Ukraine Stalls Over Legal Questions
U.S. and European officials are struggling to honor their pledge to use Russian assets to aid Ukraine.Yesterday - Ukraine -
MarketWatch - Business
Pret a Manger’s U.S. expansion sees cafe chain’s sales hit $1.5 billion
The coffee seller said one quarter of its overall sales are now generated outside the U.K.2 days ago -
ABC News - Entertainment
Emmy Awards ratings up more than 50%, reversing record lows
The Emmys telecast on ABC reached nearly 7 million viewers, a jump of more than 50% from the record low of the last ceremony in January2 days ago -
ABC News - Health
DEA closing 2 offices in China even as the agency struggles to stem flow of fentanyl chemicals
The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration is closing two of its offices in China, a move that comes even as the agency struggles to disrupt the flow of precursor chemicals from the country that have ...2 days ago - China -
ESPN - Sports
Red Wings sign Raymond for 8 years, $64.6 million
The Detroit Red Wings signed forward Lucas Raymond, 22, the fourth pick of the 2020 NHL draft who has blossomed into one of the club's best players, to an eight-year contract worth $64.6 million on ...2 days ago -
The Wall Street Journal - Business
Microsoft Boosts Dividend, Authorizes Buyback of Up to $60 Billion
Microsoft will raise its quarterly payout by about 11% and begin a new stock-buyback program.2 days ago - Microsoft -
The New York Times - Lifestyle
Emmys 2024 Red Carpet Looks: Ayo Adebiri, the Banana Costume & More
The fashion on the red carpet ran the gamut. These 16 looks were among the most notable.3 days ago -
The New York Times - Lifestyle
2024 Emmys Red Carpet Photos: See the Looks From TV’s Biggest Night
For the second time this year, Hollywood is convening to toast its work on the small screen. Here’s what the stars wore to make their entrances.3 days ago