Mexico vows not to budge on US corn dispute Posted March 31, 2023 Mexico's president vowed not to back down in a dispute with the United States over a potential ban on imports of genetically modified corn. The U.S. Trade Repr…
Drivers strike over plan to remove aging Philippine jeepneys Posted March 30, 2023 Philippine transport groups launched a nationwide strike March 6 to protest a government program drivers fear would phase out traditional jeepneys, which have bec…
What time is it on the moon? Europe pushing for lunar time zone Posted March 29, 2023 With more lunar missions than ever on the horizon, the European Space Agency wants to give the moon its own time zone. The agency said space organizations arou…
Hate your signature? Try plastic surgery for autographs Posted March 28, 2023 Doctors, lawyers, celebrities: There's a new cosmetic surgery, of sorts, for which they're all signing up. By that, we mean handing over money to hire a callig…
EU official defends talks on Big Tech helping fund networks Posted March 27, 2023 Europe's existing telecom networks aren't up to the job of handling surging amounts of internet data traffic, a top European Union official said as he defended a …
Dr. Seuss’ “How the Grinch Stole Christmas!” gets a sequel Posted March 26, 2023 Dr. Seuss fans might find their hearts growing three sizes this coming holiday season with the release of a sequel to the 1957 classic children’s book “How the Grinch Stole Christ…
Father of cellphone sees dark side but also hope in new tech Posted March 25, 2023 The man credited with inventing the cellphone 50 years ago had only one concern then about the brick-sized device with a long antenna: Would it work? These day…
Illinois governor plan targets kids’ mental health crisis Posted March 24, 2023 A mental health crisis among children in Illinois will be fought by streamlining and easing access to necessary treatment and coordination between six separate state agencies, Gov…
E-bike batteries blamed for 22 NYC fires, 2 deaths this year Posted March 23, 2023 Lithium-ion batteries used to power electric bicycles and scooters have already sparked 22 fires that caused 36 injuries and two deaths in New York City this year…
Global Citizen conference to unite political leaders, celebs Posted March 22, 2023 Advocacy group Global Citizen will convene political, philanthropic, business and cultural leaders for a thought leadership conference in New York to tack…