Luckin Coffee, China’s largest coffee chain, is gearing up to make a comeback in the US market by undercutting competitors such as Starbucks with its affordably priced drinks. The company, which faced a fraud scandal leading to its delisting from Nasdaq and a hefty fine, is now preparing for a US launch as early as … Read more
Eight-foot gates surround Del Sol High School in Oxnard in 2023. Credit: Julie Leopo / EdSource The shooting in September at Apalachee High School in Georgia, which left two students and two teachers dead and nine people wounded, was the latest in a line of multiple-casualty shootings at schools in the United States. Given the … Read more
Is there anything more heartbreaking than the sight of an empty bed belonging to a child who may never return? This question arises from the unveiling of a 100ft mural in the Little Ukraine neighborhood of Lower Manhattan, New York, which highlights the abduction of 19,546 Ukrainian children by Russia. The mural, titled Empty Beds, … Read more
Video has emerged showing the moments before Labour MP Mike Amesbury punched a man in the street. The footage shows them in an apparent face-off for about 30 seconds – a few feet apart and with hands in pockets – before Mr Amesbury suddenly hits the man in the face. It’s unclear what they were … Read more
An extraordinarily rare dime that had been missing since the late 1970s has been sold for just over $500,000. The coin, minted by the U.S. Mint in San Francisco in 1975, features President Franklin D. Roosevelt and is one of only two known to exist without the distinctive “S” mint mark. The dime was inherited … Read more
The head prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC), Karim Khan, has refuted accusations of sexual misconduct and has called for an immediate investigation. In a statement, he revealed that he had requested the ICC’s oversight body, the Independent Oversight Mechanism (IOM), to carry out the inquiry. Khan also mentioned that he had sought an … Read more
Bitcoin surged in evening trading on Monday, briefly surpassing key levels amidst increasing speculation of a Republican victory in the upcoming U.S. elections. Positive technical indicators also contributed to its strength. The cryptocurrency rose by up to 3% to reach a three-month high of $70,203.4, disregarding recent concerns surrounding reports of the U.S. government investigating … Read more
Host Mike Palmer delves deep into the issue of the “some college, no degree” crisis with Terah Crews, the CEO of ReUp Education. A staggering 41 million American adults – approximately 1 in 6 – have some college credits but have not completed their degree. Crews makes a compelling case that neglecting this population only … Read more
Bryan Ferry, singer, songwriter When I was five, I heard “Prisoner of Love” by the Ink Spots, which I suspect inspired “Slave to Love.” My Auntie Enid’s husband brought the record home from Europe where he was stationed with the armed forces. I still have the 78 RPM single. I penned the lyrics for “Slave … Read more
Sen. Ted Cruz (R) is holding onto a slim lead over Rep. Colin Allred (D) as the Texas Senate race hits its final week, according to a poll released Monday. The survey conducted by The New York Times and Siena College shows that Cruz leads with 50 percent support to 46 percent for Allred, an ex-NFL … Read more