Archives for September 2022

The Bank of England said Wednesday that it will launch a temporary government bond-buying program to stave off "material risk to U.K. financial stability" after unfunded government tax cuts spooked markets and sent the British pound tumbling. … [Read more...] about Bank of England to buy U.K. bonds to avert financial risk

North Korea fired a ballistic missile toward its eastern waters on Wednesday, South Korea's military said, a day before U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris is to visit the South. … [Read more...] about North Korea test launches missile on eve of Harris trip to Seoul

While the federal government invests heavily in research, it's actually China that gets more out of it, according to a Defense Department study of its spending that is getting attention on Capitol Hill. … [Read more...] about China used 'double-crossing companies' to steal U.S. national security research

The U.S. Embassy in Moscow says Americans in Russia should leave as soon as possible and is warning that anyone with dual citizenship could be drafted following Russian President Vladimir Putin's recent military conscription order. … [Read more...] about Americans in Russia with dual citizenship could face military draft, U.S. Embassy warns

President Biden spoke to Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis late Tuesday to coordinate the response to Hurricane Ian, hours after the White House fielded questions about whether the leaders had spoken or if the president was limiting his phone calls to local leaders. … [Read more...] about Biden calls Fla. Gov. Ron DeSantis to discuss Hurricane Ian after confusion about lack of contact