States Try Easing the Burden of Long-Term Care’s High Cost
It’s a retirement concern few of us want to face: At some point, four out of five older Americans will need help with daily needs like bathing, dressing, using the…
In Overhaul, Alibaba’s Boss Moves Aside and Two Co-Founders Step Up
In late March, Daniel Zhang unveiled what was called the “most significant” overhaul in the 24-year history of Alibaba, one of China’s original technology conglomerates, splitting the company into six…
China Cuts Key Interest Rates, Hoping to Kick-Start Flagging Economy
China’s central bank cut key interest rates on Tuesday for loans issued by the state-controlled banking system, in the clearest sign yet of mounting concern in the Chinese government and…
Titanic tourist submersible: Rescuers scan ocean as clock ticks
The US and Canada are urgently searching for a tourist submersible not seen since Sunday.
Titanic sub: What we know about the search for the Oceangate submersible
David Pogue, who went on board, reported that he read a waiver that described the submersible as an “experimental” vessel, “that has not been approved or certified by any regulatory…
Titanic tourist submersible: What’s it like on the vessel?
Two people who have been on the sub say it will be challenging for rescuers to find it in time.
US and China pledge to stabilise tense relationship after talks
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken met China’s president for talks at the end of a visit to Beijing.
Global network of sadistic monkey torture exposed by BBC
A year-long investigation uncovers a sadistic abuse network stretching from Indonesia to the US.
US south hit by heatwave and severe weather
A funnel cloud was spotted over western Oklahoma as severe weather hit the southern US. At least five people have died since late last week, including three in Texas when…
Bodycam shows officer dragged into drainpipe in flood rescue
Body camera footage shows the moment a Florida police officer, William Hollingsworth, was sucked through a drainage pipe while trying to rescue a man from flood water. Both men were…