Debt-limit deal clears US Congress, ending threat of US default
June 02, 2023 11:03 AM The Bill will suspend the US government’s debt ceiling and avoid a disastrous default. Read More
Hackers use flaw in popular file transfer tool to steal data, US researchers say
June 02, 2023 11:00 AM Hackers stole user data of the popular file transfer tool MOVEit Transfer. Read More
What makes us human? Primate genome study offers some clues
June 02, 2023 8:45 AM Researchers pinpointed uniquely human genetic variation involving brain function and development. Read More
Meta tells office workers to come in 3 days per week this autumn
June 02, 2023 8:20 AM Internal analysis showed “engineers perform better on average when they work in-person with teammates”. Read More
Jail threat for influencers under tough new French law against undeclared advertising
June 02, 2023 7:57 AM They must post the word “advertising” or “commercial partnership” when discussing products paid to advertise. Read More
High temperatures close schools in several US cities
June 02, 2023 7:45 AM More school districts are grappling with ageing infrastructure and the effects of climate change. Read More
French envoy says Taiwan’s status quo may be the best result possible
June 02, 2023 7:45 AM Forcing a confrontation with China over Taiwan isn’t in the best interest of the West, says France’s new envoy to Washington. Read More
While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, June 2
June 02, 2023 7:04 AM A selection of news stories that happened overnight, April 2, 2023. Read More
Ukraine says Russia again blocking Black Sea grain export deal
June 02, 2023 6:18 AM Moscow is blocking the registration of ships to all Ukrainian ports, Ukrainian ministry says. Read More
US presidential hopeful Ron DeSantis snaps at a reporter: ‘Are you blind?’
June 02, 2023 6:05 AM Moment crystallizes his reputed temper and his adversarial relationship with the mainstream news media. Read More