Debt ceiling talks grind on, but Republicans say there’s a ‘lack of urgency’ from White House
Debt ceiling negotiators for President Joe Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy are holed up again at the Capitol
Day: May 23, 2023
Chair of UK’s equality watchdog being investigated after staff complaints
EHRC’s Kishwer Falkner rejects allegations by 12 current or ex-colleagues, and her supporters say she is victim of witch-hunt over stance on trans issuesThe head of Britain’s equality watchdog is being investigated by a senior lawyer over complaints ma…
Watch owned by China’s last emperor sells for $5 million
A Patek Philippe wristwatch once owned by China’s last emperor sold for more than $5 million on the auction block in Hong Kong on Tuesday.The Ref 96 Quantieme Lune timepiece, which boasts a crown-like moon phase, originally belonged to Aisin-Gioro Puy…
U.S. Navy Steps Up Efforts to Curb Iran’s Ship Seizures in Strait of Hormuz
The United States is increasing patrols in the busy shipping lanes, where Iranian forces have taken two internationally flagged tankers in recent weeks.
Lockheed eyeing plans to keep SPY-1 radar active in fleets globally through 2060
The SPY-1 radar, after first coming online in the 1970s, is used by the US Navy as well as the navies of Australia, Japan, Norway, Spain and South Korea.
Who Are the Soldiers Behind the Free Russia Legion?
The unit has taken responsibility for a rare assault in Russian territory, and a member says it is just the beginning.
South Carolina passes six-week abortion ban after heated debate
The law, which the governor has promised to sign, will ban abortion before most people know they are pregnantSouth Carolina’s state senate approved an anti-abortion bill on Tuesday that would ban most abortions at about six weeks, a period when most pe…
Topless activists pour mud on themselves in Rome amid Europe-wide climate protests
Environmental activists are not staying quiet. On Tuesday a string of new protests against governments, oil companies, and the air travel industry took place around the continent.
Organizers of Paris Olympics say 6.8 million tickets sold so far, defend pricing
Organizers of the Paris Olympics say they have sold 6.8 million tickets out of 10 million available with 14 months left before the opening ceremony.