In 2023, the Winooski River in Vermont spilled its banks, kissing the green truss bridge that spanned it. River water poured onto the marble floors of the State House. Up to nine inches of rain fell within 48 hours, causing hundreds of millions of dollars in damage. A year later, Vermont enacted the Climate Change […]
There is an opportunity for a “big deal” between the US and China on trade, America’s Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has said. Asked about an upcoming meeting between the countries, Bessent said there would be an “incredible opportunity” to strike an agreement, if China was “serious” on making its economy less dependent on manufacturing exports. […]
The Department of Education says it will resume collections on defaulted student loans on May 5, affecting some 5 million borrowers nationwide. mohd izzuan/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption mohd izzuan/Getty Images The Trump administration says it will soon resume collections on defaulted student loans for the first time in five years, raising questions and […]
Apr 23, 2025, 04:45 AM ET South African footballer Sinamandla Zondi died on Tuesday after collapsing in the warm-up before a second-tier match, his club Durban City said. The 22-year-old was taken to hospital ahead of Durban’s game against Milford FC and the match was abandoned at halftime when officials were told Zondi had died. […]
If the government has to set aside more cash for paying debts, it may mean it has less to spend on public services. Some economists fear the government is borrowing too much, at too great a cost. Others argue extra borrowing helps the economy grow faster – generating more tax in the long run. The […]
Charlotte Edwards Business reporter, BBC News Getty Images The transport secretary has pledged to reduce the number of learner drivers in England waiting more than five months to sit practical tests. Heidi Alexander said the government would aim to clear the backlog by next summer, providing at least 10,000 extra driving tests a month to […]
Three days of public viewing begin before the pontiff’s funeral on Saturday. Pope Francis’s coffin has been taken to Saint Peter’s Basilica, where it will remain for three days of public viewing. The coffin of the Argentinian pontiff, who died Monday at 88, left the Casa Santa Marta residence on Wednesday morning surrounded by dozens […]
Trump said he does not intend to fire Powell after he has attacked the Federal Reserve Chair for not lowering interest rates. Andrew Harnik/Getty Images North America hide caption toggle caption Andrew Harnik/Getty Images North America President Trump said Tuesday he had “no intention” of firing Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, ending days of speculation […]
Apr 22, 2025, 12:10 PM ET As an Olympic gold medalist and Champions League winner, Almuth Schult was one of the top goalkeepers in women’s soccer. She believes her career ended early because European clubs were reluctant to sign a player with children. The 34-year-old former Germany goalkeeper announced her retirement in March, three months […]
US President Donald Trump says he has “no intention of firing” Jerome Powell after repeatedly criticising the Federal Reserve Chair. Speaking to reporters on Tuesday, Trump added he would like Powell to more proactively cut interest rates. Last week, the president intensified his of criticism of Powell, calling him “a major loser”. That sparked a […]