Factbox-Restrictions Vs. Protections: How States Are Taking Sides On Abortion
This spring, the U.S. Supreme Court is expected to roll back constitutional protections for abortion that have been in place since the 1973 Roe v. Wade landmark ruling.
Roadside Burial For Labourer Shot Through Head In Ukraine's Bucha
Sobbing uncontrollably, Serhii Lahovskyi nuzzles against the shrouded corpse of his closest childhood friend, who disappeared when Russian troops occupied the Ukrainian town of Bucha near Kyiv and was found shot through the head and dumped in a stairwell.
Costa Rican President-elect, Opposition Leader Pledge Unity After Vote
Costa Rica's president-elect Rodrigo Chaves and his defeated rival, former President Jose Maria Figueres, pledged unity after meeting on Tuesday, following an often tempestuous campaign ahead of last Sunday's election.
Brazil's Workers Party Guarantees Open Dialogue With Businessmen If Lula Wins
A dinner between Brazil's Workers Party (PT) leader Gleisi Hoffmann and 30 businessmen on Monday ended with two pieces of information well-received by the latter: The party will work with central bank chief Roberto Campos Neto and there is no thought of controlling fuel prices if former president Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva wins the October election.
Oklahoma House Passes Near-total Abortion Ban With Threat Of Prison For Providers
Oklahoma lawmakers on Tuesday passed a bill that would make it illegal to perform an abortion in the state except in medical emergencies, penalizing those who do with up to $100,000 in fines and 10 years in prison.
JPMorgan Allows Clients To Cancel Depositary Receipts In Russian Companies- Sources
JPMorgan & Chase on Tuesday started to allow holders of depositary receipts in Russian companies to cancel them, two sources familiar with the matter said, giving some investors a way to liquidate what have largely been frozen holdings.
Mexico Seeks 'Miracle' To Save Near-extinct Vaquita Porpoise
Mexico seeks 'miracle' to save near-extinct vaquita porpoise
Orban's Hungary Risks EU Funding Cut Over Corruption Fears
Orban's Hungary risks EU funding cut over corruption fears
White House Launches National Plan To Address Long COVID
President Joe Biden on Tuesday announced a national action plan to be developed by the U.S.
Biden Launches U.S. Plan To Help Americans Struggling With Long COVID
President Joe Biden on Tuesday tasked the U.S. health department with developing a national action plan to tackle the looming health crisis of long COVID, a complex, multi-symptom condition that leaves many of its sufferers unable to work.
Ukrainian Forces Brace For Russian Assault In Donbas
Ukrainian forces brace for Russian assault in Donbas
India Condemns Killings In Ukraine's Bucha In Apparent Hardening Of Stance
India on Tuesday condemned the killings of civilians in Ukraine's Bucha and called for an independent investigation, having earlier declined to explicitly criticise the invasion of Ukraine by its long-time partner Russia.
Brazil Increases Feedlots Use To Meet China Importing Requirements
Driven by Chinese demand, the growth in use of feedlots in Brazilian beef production rose to about a fourth of the country's overall slaughtered cattle, industry sources said.
Argentina Wants China To Fully Fund $8.3 Billion Nuclear Plant Amid Cash Shortfall
Argentina is pushing China to fully finance a new $8.3 billion nuclear power plant in the country, as the government grapples with high debt levels and looks to bring down its fiscal deficit as part of a recent deal with the International Monetary Fund.
Twitter Names Elon Musk To Board, Further Lifting Shares
Twitter names Elon Musk to board, further lifting shares
Scotiabank CEO Criticizes Government Bank Tax, Misses AGM Due To COVID
Bank of Nova Scotia Chief Executive Officer Brian Porter criticised the Canadian government's proposed bank tax in prepared remarks to shareholders on Tuesday
Will Smith, Paris Hilton Venture Capital Firms Invest In Blockchain Network Boba
Ethereum blockchain scaling platform Boba Network raised $45 million in its series A round, with participation from investors including Will Smith-led Dreamers VC, Paris Hilton and husband Carter Reum's M13 and cryptocurrency exchange Crypto.com, the company said on Tuesday.
Venture Capital Firms Backed By Will Smith, Paris Hilton Invest In Blockchain Network Boba
Ethereum blockchain scaling platform Boba Network raised $45 million in its series A round, with participation from investors including Will Smith-led Dreamers VC, Paris Hilton and husband Carter Reum's M13 and cryptocurrency exchange Crypto.com, the company said on Tuesday.
Will Smith-backed Venture Capital Firm, Paris Hilton Invest In Blockchain Network Boba
Ethereum blockchain scaling platform Boba Network raised $45 million in its series A round, with participation from investors including Will Smith-led Dreamers VC, Paris Hilton and husband Carter Reum and cryptocurrency exchange Crypto.com, the company said on Tuesday.
Twitter Won't Recommend Russia Govt Accounts, Will Prohibit Some POW Content
Twitter said on Tuesday it will not recommend Russian government accounts to users as part of a rule change affecting accounts run by states which limit access to the open internet and are engaged in armed interstate conflict.
Peru Ends Lima Curfew Aimed At Quelling Protests
Peru ends Lima curfew aimed at quelling protests
WarnerMedia Chief Kilar To Leave After Merger With Discovery, Memo Says
WarnerMedia Chief Executive Officer Jason Kilar will depart from the company after the AT&T unit's merger with media firm Discovery Inc, according to a memo seen by Reuters.
Foreign Merchant Ship Hit By Missile In Mariupol - Ukrainian Official
A foreign-flagged merchant ship was hit by a Russian navy missile in the besieged southern Ukrainian port city of Mariupol with one crew member needing medical care, a Ukrainian official said on Tuesday.
Foreign Ship Sinks In Mariupol After Missile Attacks, Says Flag Registry
A Dominica-flagged cargo ship sank on Tuesday in the besieged southern Ukrainian port city of Mariupol after being targeted by Russian missile strikes, the vessel's flag registry said.
Zelensky Tells UN To 'Act Immediately' On Russia Or Close
Zelensky tells UN to 'act immediately' on Russia or close
'As Of Right Now' Tiger Woods Will Play Masters
'As of right now' Tiger Woods will play Masters
U.S. Reviews LG Energy Solution Batteries To Ensure Adequate Recalls
The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) on Tuesday said it is opening a review to ensure all defective batteries produced by LG Energy Solution have been recalled by automakers.
Nearly 4.25 Mn Ukrainians Flee Abroad, 7.1 Mn IDPs: UN
Nearly 4.25 mn Ukrainians flee abroad, 7.1 mn IDPs: UN
Analysis-Bolsonaro's Party Grows As Center-right Rivals Stumble Into Brazil Campaign Season
Far-right Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro has seen the ranks of his new party swell in Congress while center-right rivals for the presidency deal with friendly fire, giving the incumbent a boost as he gears up for his re-election campaign.
World's Fossil Fuel Assets Risk Evaporating In Climate Fight
World's fossil fuel assets risk evaporating in climate fight