‘Travel is too expensive right now’: Americans are spending less or skipping trips altogether
After two years of strong gains, demand for leisure trips is starting to dip as…
Month: August 2024
Top takeaways from day one of the 2024 US Democratic National Convention
President Joe Biden has delivered the keynote speech, celebrating Vice President Kamala Harris as the…
Trump posts AI fakes implying Taylor Swift endorsement
The Republican presidential candidate has posted several AI-generated images which have been labelled misinformation.
CNBC Daily Open: Wall Street extends winning run
S&P 500 and Nasdaq extend winning streak. AMD’s $4.9 billion acquisition. GM to cut 1,000…
US orders inspections of Boeing 787 planes following midair plunge
Federal Aviation Administration orders inspections after mid-flight dive blamed on random movement of pilots’ seats.
North Korean soldier defects to South Korea: Report
Authorities are questioning the man who came across the border near the northeastern coast of…
Global commodities’ biggest winners and losers this year — and where they’re headed
The global commodities market has had a volatile year thus far, with prices remaining largely…
Sinner topples Tiafoe to clinch Cincinnati Open title
Jannik Sinner beat Frances Tiafoe in straight sets in the Cincinnati Open final as the…
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 907
As the war enters its 907th day, these are the main developments.
Boeing pauses tests of 777X aircraft after finding damage to one of the jets structures
It wasn’t immediately clear how the grounding would affect certification and delivery of the new…
3 red flags that you and your friend should not go on vacation together
To avoid friction on vacation, talk to your friends about what you want to do…
Democratic Convention protesters to Harris: Israel arms embargo or no vote
Thousands gather at the Chicago convention to call for a ceasefire in Gaza and an…
Asia-Pacific markets mostly set to rise; China loan prime rates and RBA minutes in focus
China’s loan prime rates are expected to be hold at 3.35% for the one-year LPR…
Tinubu approves use of NNPC dividends for payment of petrol subsidy – Report
[[{“value”:”The president approved Mr Kyari’s request on 6 June, a report has said. The post…
Appeal Court to hear former CJN Onnoghen’s appeal against CCT conviction
[[{“value”:”Former CJN Onnoghen contends that the CCT erred in law by dismissing lawyers’ key submissions…
Investors lose N750bn to selloffs in Dangote Cement,Tier-1 banks
[[{“value”:”Market breadth closed positive with 31 gainers and 19 losers. The post Investors lose N750bn…
More Lagos doctors protest as abductors hold colleague captive for eight months
[[{“value”:”Mrs Popoola’s husband has since been released after a ransom was reportedly paid, but she…
Sabalenka warms up for US Open with Cincinnati win
Aryna Sabalenka enjoyed the perfect preparation for the US Open as she secured a comfortable…
Papers: Saudi interest in Man City pair Walker and Cancelo
The top stories and transfer rumours from Tuesday’s newspapers…
Police summon NLC president over alleged terrorism financing, cybercrime, others
[[{“value”:”On 7 August, security operatives had raided the NLC headquarters in Abuja. The post Police…
