As Mexico’s inflation hits 8.15%, families cut back Posted September 4, 2022 Mexico’s annualized inflation rate hit 8.15% in July, the highest in more than two decades, the national statistics institute announced. But inflation in price…
Jill Biden helps National Geographic promote national parks Posted September 3, 2022 Jill Biden is helping National Geographic promote its documentary series on U.S. national parks. The first lady introduces each installment of “America's National Parks,” a fiv…
Japan’s Toshiba boosts profit on devices, auto sector demand Posted September 2, 2022 Toshiba reported a 44% improvement in profit in the last quarter as the Japanese technology giant worked to revamp its brand image and reassure investors about its management. …
1st sea turtle nest found on Mississippi beach since 2018 Posted September 1, 2022 Beach crews have found the first sea turtle nest on the Mississippi mainland in four years. A Harrison County Sand Beach crew that was cleaning up found what a…
Champions League to get new camera tech for offside calls Posted August 31, 2022 The Champions League will use a camera-based system to judge tight offside calls in the group stage starting next month, UEFA said. The Semi-Automated Offside …
Nintendo’s profit rises despite shortages of computer chips Posted August 30, 2022 Nintendo’s profit in the April-June quarter rose 28% from a year earlier on healthy demand for its games, although its console sales were dented …
‘Guard cat’ credited with preventing would-be robbery Posted August 29, 2022 A Mississippi man said his pet cat helped prevent a robbery at his home, and he credits the calico with possibly saving his life. Bandit, a 20-pound (9.1-kilogram) cat, lives w…
Panama teachers end long strike that set off wider protests Posted August 28, 2022 Panama’s teachers will return to the classroom after a month-long strike that blocked commerce and snarled the capital with traffic. The strike, which was over th…
Spain: Stores must keep doors shut, limit AC to save energy Posted August 27, 2022 Spanish offices, stores, and hospitality venues will no longer be allowed to set their cooling systems below 27 degrees Celsius (81 degrees Fahrenheit) in summer …
Number of uninsured Americans drops to record low Posted August 26, 2022 The number of people living in America without health insurance coverage hit an all-time low of 8 percent this year, the U.S. Department of Healt…