Amid ongoing economic crisis, the World Bank has delayed the approval of two loans, worth $1.1 billion to Pakistan, Tribune reported Wednesday. The World Bank has decided to withhold approval of the second resilient institutions for sustainable economy (RISE-II) loan worth $450 million and the second program for affordable energy (PACE-II) worth $600 million.
TONOPAH, Ariz. (AP) — Vice President Kamala Harris and two cabinet secretaries on Thursday celebrated the start of construction of a new high-capacity power transmission line between Arizona and California, which they hope will lead to future solar energy farms in the desert outside Phoenix.
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Provorov boycotted Tuesday's pre-game skate over his refusal to wear a Pride-themed warmup jersey, citing his Russian Orthodox faith for the decision, leaving the hockey world split.
The move is part of an ambitious strategy by the leader in the electric passenger vehicle market to raise significant funds, both via external and internal sources, to support its growth plans through product innovations, especially of EV platform, top executives close to the development said.
Metallica have yet again surprised fans with another new single and music video for their upcoming 11th studio LP, 72 Seasons.
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Both players are under contract through the 2027 season.
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One of the last remaining slums, the village is a symbol of inequality in Asia's fourth-largest economy just next to the flashy, affluent district of Gangnam.
The U.S. debt ceiling prompted the Treasury Department to start imposing "extraordinary measures" on Thursday. The amount of money the government can borrow now stands at $31.4 trillion.
Families from China to the U.S. to Vietnam will ring in the Lunar New Year on Sunday. The holiday follows the Chinese zodiac, where each year is tied to one of 12 animals. This year is the Year of the Rabbit (or Year of the Cat in Vietnamese culture). Loved ones typically gather for an elaborate dinner. The meals often include a whole chicken, a whole fish, pork, noodles, spring rolls and dumplings, which are lucky symbols because of their shape resembles ancient Chinese gold ingot currency. Chinese... Читать дальше...
An Auckland couple was left reeling after finding out their Lotto ticket, bought on a whim with some leftover change, had won them $23.5 million. The Auckland couple, who wish to remain anonymous, are not regular players, but on a quick trip to the ...
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Tesla Inc earns more money for every vehicle it sells than any of its global rivals.
COVID-19 lockdowns were aimed to prevent hospitals from being overwhelmed. But now healthcare systems are closer to collapse than at any point since the virus started.
Lockdowns during the COVID-19 pandemic were aimed to prevent hospitals from being overwhelmed. But now is an especially bad time to suffer a heart attack.
It started Jan. 11 when troopers were contacted about a dog left outside in the weather that may not have been fed in a week.
In 2019, California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed the Fair Pay To Play Act, which prohibited the NCAA from punishing a student-athlete who profited off their name, image and likeness (NIL). With state law trumping NCAA rules, it meant any college athlete from a California school could make some money while playing.
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David Crosby, the legendary singer-songwriter and founding member of iconic bands Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young and the Byrds, died this week at 81.
The rock legend, who died Thursday at 81, could never quit his beloved ex.
