• What does Taiwan get from the foreign aid bill and why is the US economy among the biggest winners?

    The sweeping foreign aid package passed by congress has drawn the ire of China, but billions of dollars will actually stay in the USTaiwan’s president Tsai Ing-wen has praised the US Congress for passing a sweeping foreign aid package this week which included arms support for the island, and has drawn the ire of China.After months of delays and contentious debate, the bill was signed into law by Joe Biden on Wednesday. Described as $95bn in aid for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan, the legislation...

  • Affluent Americans are driving US economy and likely delaying need for Fed rate cuts

    Older Americans are fueling a sustained boost to the U.S. economy. Benefiting from outsize gains in the stock and housing markets over the past several years, they are accounting for a larger share of consumer spending — the principal driver of economic growth — than ever before.

  • Sharon Stone, 66, breaks down in TEARS during very emotional moment as she names the people she would risk her life for: 'They get me and I get them'

    'They are so courageous suddenly I was like I am in the right God damn room, these are my people, I would stand in the street with these people, I would risk my life with these people,' she said.

  • US Lecce - Monza live

    Match ends, Lecce 1, Monza 1. Second Half ends, Lecce 1, Monza 1. Goal! Lecce 1, Monza 1. Matteo Pessina (Monza) converts the penalty with a left foo

  • [In This Economy] Is the Philippines quietly getting richer?

    We could be a lot more prosperous now if not for the myriad domestic constraints that keep pulling us back

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    Living the American dream: Paying it forward

    According to former President Harry S. Truman, “America was built on courage, on imagination and an unbeatable determination to do the job at hand.” That is a belief U.S. Air Force Capt. Mason Zhang, 60th Diagnostics & Therapeutic Squadron inpatient pharmacy chief, holds very dear to himself and his family’s cultural background.

  • Tell us your experiences of making a living from music

    We would like to hear from professional musicians about how they make a living from their work and the obstacles they faceMusicians playing smaller venues are facing low fees, high costs, and frequent losses. We would like to hear from professional musicians of all levels about how they make a living from their work and the obstacles they face.Have you experienced issues with the costs of playing live or recording? Have you found a way to get around it? Tell us all about it below. Continue...

  • Woman's Theory About Why You're Not Getting Promoted Goes Viral

    Ever wondered why your hopes of getting a promotion or pay rise haven't become a reality, despite working tirelessly and challenging yourself? One woman thinks she has the answer.Jacqueline Morris, 28, shared a video to her TikTok account @jacquelameo explaining that she thinks people in junior roles, where "a lot of the hard work exists," are less likely to be promoted if they are both good at their job and a pleasure to work with. In comparison, she believes people in more senior positions can...

  • I'm an American living in the UK here is the TRUTH about who has the better food

    An American who moved to the UK and said it's the 'best thing' she ever did has delved into some of the differences between here and across the pond - including the debate of who has better food.

  • Has the US finally figured out how to do high-speed rail?

    As work begins on building the US’s first high-speed rail service – linking Los Angeles to Las Vegas – analysts say the project could serve as a blueprint for similar projects across the country

  • Hydrogen trains could revolutionize how Americans get around

    Like a mirage speeding across the dusty desert outside Pueblo, Colorado, the first hydrogen-fuel-cell passenger train in the United States is getting warmed up on its test track. Made by the Swiss manufacturer Stadler and known as the FLIRT (for “Fast Light Intercity and Regional Train”), it will soon be shipped to Southern California, where…

  • How soon can Tesla get its more affordable car to the market?

    Shares jump after carmaker says it is looking to accelerate production of lower-price EVsTesla sees biggest revenue drop since 2012 but shares still surgeElectric and hybrid car sales to rise to new global record in 2024Tesla’s plans to bring a more affordable electric vehicle to the market appear to have moved a step closer.On Tuesday, the company’s share price shot up by 12% after an update revealed the carmaker was hoping to accelerate the production of lower-priced EVs, with production of...