Federal Reserve cuts key rate, sees healthier economy next year
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Federal Reserve reduced its key interest rate by a quarter-point for the third time…
FDA opens safety review of injectable drugs for RSV in kids
WASHINGTON (AP) — Food and Drug Administration officials have opened a safety review of two injectable drugs used…
British zoologist and Save the Elephants founder Iain Douglas-Hamilton dies at 83
NAIROBI, Kenya — British-born zoologist Iain Douglas-Hamilton has died at age 83, his Save the Elephants group said…
Asian shares are mixed ahead of interest rate decision by the Fed
BANGKOK — Shares were mixed in Europe and Asia as investors were treading cautiously Monday ahead of an…
Louvre workers announce strike over work conditions and security after $102M heist
Workers at the Louvre Museum have voted to strike over poor working conditions, a ticket-price hike for non-European…
The first giant panda cub born in Indonesia squeals and squirms in park video
JAKARTA, Indonesia — The first giant panda cub born in Indonesia is noisy, nursing well and showing other…
New jaguar spotted in Arizona points to progress in endangered species’ recovery
The spots gave it away. Just like a human fingerprint, the rosette pattern on each jaguar is unique…
Asia flood death toll surpasses 1,500 as calls grow to fight deforestation
PADANG, Indonesia — Deaths from last week’s catastrophic floods and landslides in parts of Asia surged past 1,500…
US filings for jobless benefits fall to 191,000, lowest since September of 2022
WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. applications for unemployment benefits fell to their lowest level in more than three years…
Wegovy’s prices are going down, but they are ‘wildly different’ — and confusing – MarketWatch
Wegovy’s prices are going down, but they are ‘wildly different’ — and confusing MarketWatchGeneric drug companies rework pricing to…
Deadly Asian floods are a preview of what’s coming as climate warms, scientists say
HANOI, Vietnam (AP) — Southeast Asia is being pummeled by unusually severe floods this year, as late-arriving storms…
China’s factory activity contracts for 8th month in November despite trade war truce
HONG KONG — China’s factory activity contracted for the eighth straight month in November, according to an official…