How major US stock indexes fared Wednesday, 9/13/2023
Stocks churned to a mixed close on Wall Street after a highly anticipated report showed inflation accelerated across the country last month, but not by much more than expected.
Day: September 13, 2023
‘I thought it was the end of the world’: Children recall terrifying moment 6.8 magnitude quake hit
Around 530 schools and 55 boarding schools were destroyed or damaged when the 6.8 magnitude earthquake struck Morocco on Friday. Children are traumatized.
UFOs, little green men: Mexican lawmakers hear testimony on possible existence of extraterrestrials
Supposed aliens landed in Mexico’s Congress but there were no saucer-shaped UFOs hovering over the historic building or bright green invaders like those seen in Hollywood films.
Senate subpoenas Saudi’s $700bn sovereign wealth fund over US dealings
Chamber’s investigations committee is targeting the PIF after refusing to voluntarily comply with requests for disclosureSaudi Arabia’s $700bn sovereign wealth fund – which has been used as a lever of global influence by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salma…
US authorities recapture convicted murderer who had been on the run for 14 days
Convicted murderer who escaped from US jail back behind bars after 14 days at large
New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival expands schedule
Music enthusiasts get an extra day to revel in the sounds of Trombone Shorty, the Rebirth Brass Band, Irma Thomas and many more as the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival expands its schedule next year.
Pakistan President Arif Alvi ‘advises’ EC to hold polls on Nov 6
Pakistan President Arif Alvi has proposed November 6 as the date for the country’s upcoming elections in a letter to the Chief Election Commissioner. The move has sparked controversy, as there are divided opinions among stakeholders on the timing of th…
Portland cheesemonger named second best in the world
At the Mondial du Fromage earlier this week in France, Sam Rollins of Team USA took second place. It’s the best-ever finish for an American at the tournament.
Rishi Sunak blocked rebuild of hospitals riddled with crumbling concrete
Exclusive: Delay to work on five buildings in 2020 led to warnings of ‘catastrophic’ safety riskRishi Sunak blocked plans to rebuild five hospitals riddled with crumbling concrete three years ago, prompting warnings of a “catastrophic” risk to patient …