BAMAKO, Mali — In the courtyard of a psychiatric ward in Mali’s capital, a small group of patients acts out scenes of a village dispute to the beat of a djembe, a traditional West African drum. One patient, Mamadou Diarra, cries out to another in the Bambara language, mocking: “You don’t know anything! Just nonsense!” … Read more
Stay comfortable, New York Mets fans. Your magic carpet ride continues. The Metropolitans, who are reliving their “Miracle” nickname from the infamous 1973 season, are headed to the NLCS after taking Game 4 of a division series against the Philadelphia Phillies, and they did it in wild fashion. The Mets did not get the big … Read more
A satellite image shows Hurricane Milton progressing in the Gulf of Mexico before its expected landfall in Florida, Oct. 9, 2024. CIRA | NOAA | Via Reuters The National Hurricane Center said Hurricane Milton has made landfall near Siesta Key, Florida as an “extremely dangerous” Category 3 storm on Wednesday evening. The NHC said the … Read more
ShareShare Article via FacebookShare Article via TwitterShare Article via LinkedInShare Article via Email Doug Peta of BCA Research raises his concerns about the US consumer as compensation and borrowing continues to weaken – and the impact that could have on the US economy. Source link
WASHINGTON — More than 70 million Social Security recipients will learn Thursday how big a cost-of-living increase they’ll get to their benefits next year. In advance of the announcement, analysts predicted that the increase would be about 2.5% for 2025, smaller than increases the previous two years. Recipients received a 3.2% increase in their benefits … Read more
UK pharmaceutical giant GSK says it will pay as much as $2.2bn (£1.68bn) to settle thousands of cases in US courts over claims that a discontinued version of its heartburn drug Zantac caused cancer. The firm announced that it has reached agreements with 10 law firms who represent around 80,000 claimants. The settlements account for … Read more
Tempers continued to flare at the Shanghai Masters this week after Greek tennis player Stefanos Tsitsipas refused to play while carrying on a minutes-long rant directed at a chair umpire. During Wednesday’s Round of 16 match against rival Daniil Medvedev, Tsitsipas lashed out at umpire Fergus Murphy during the second set when he lost his first serve … Read more
President William Lai has pledged to uphold Taiwan’s self-governing status in his most high-profile public address since taking office earlier this year. In a thinly-veiled reference to China’s claim over the island, Lai said he would “uphold the commitment to resist annexation or encroachment upon our sovereignty.” Lai was speaking to a crowd in Taipei … Read more
ShareShare Article via FacebookShare Article via TwitterShare Article via LinkedInShare Article via Email Squawk Box Asia Jason Katz of UBS says China is underinvested, and that the groundwork is being laid for further upside for the markets. 02:08 2 minutes ago Source link
When it comes to gardening, few plants stir up as much curiosity and confusion as milkweed. With their vibrant flowers and vital role in supporting monarch butterflies, milkweeds are a hot topic among gardeners, nature enthusiasts, and environmentalists alike. But a key question remains: Are milkweeds perennials or annuals? Even though leaves are turning colors … Read more