PORTLAND, Maine — The company that owns the salvage rights to the Titanic is undertaking its first expedition to the ship’s wreckage in years, and… ( Read More )
Japan’s Nikkei 225 stock index hits a record high close of 40,913.65
TOKYO (AP) — Japan’s Nikkei 225 stock index closed Thursday at a fresh record high of 40,913.65, pushing past its most recent record close set… ( Read More )
Home prices hit an all-time high and whack would-be buyers this election year
Homeownership has moved even further out of reach for millions of Americans as prices soar and purchases fall, a trend that is likely to have… ( Read More )
High orange juice prices may be around for a while due to disease and extreme weather
MOGI GUACU, Brazil — Orange juice prices have always been volatile, falling when bumper harvests create an oversupply of oranges and rising when frost or… ( Read More )
Empty buildings, tight credit, high interest rates set stage for commercial real estate collapse
Remote work, a holdover from the pandemic, is leaving downtown office space empty and depressing property values even as billions in loans come due. Interest… ( Read More )
Germany’s Scholz warns of extremists stoking rage as farmers protest and discontent is high
BERLIN — German Chancellor Olaf Scholz called for calm and a readiness to accept compromises on Saturday as the country faces protests by farmers angry… ( Read More )
Rishi Sunak is under pressure to act as the U.K.’s net migration figures for 2022 hit a record high
LONDON — U.K. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak faced heavy pressure from his own Conservatives to take swift action to bring down migration, as new data… ( Read More )
Gallaudet University adds to history of hearing innovations with high tech football helmet
Shelby Bean could not help but feel a bit jealous. As a deaf football player for four years at Gallaudet, he called defensive plays with… ( Read More )
Maryland announces state-funded service year option for high school graduates
High school graduates in Maryland will now have the option to do a public service year which will be funded by the state government. The… ( Read More )
Shippers warned to stay away from Iranian waters over seizure threat as U.S.-Iran tensions high
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Western-backed maritime forces in the Middle East on Saturday warned shippers traveling through the strategic Strait of Hormuz to stay… ( Read More )