Brazil News: Economy Under Bolsonaro Faces Slowdown?
Brazil's economic problems continue to persist under recently elected President Jair Bolsonaro, with main areas of concern being high unemployment, high credit rates and a burdensome pension system.
Topshop Closes All US Stores, Files For Bankruptcy
U.K. retailer Topshop Topman has decided to close all of its U.S. stores after filing bankruptcy this past week.
German Government Warns Jews Not To Wear Kippas In Public, As Anti-Semitism Rises
The German government as warned against Jews in the country from donning the Kippa, due to fears that anti-Semitic attacks are on the rise.
US-North Korea Relations: Trump Dismisses Concerns Over Missile Tests
President Donald Trump has dismissed concerns over recent North Korean missile tests.
As US Moves Troops To Mideast, Iran Pledges To Defend Itself
Iranian foreign minister Javad Zarif said that Iran has pledged to defend itself after the United States decided to move 1,500 troops to the Gulf region.
A Snakebite Crisis? What Global Health Organizations Are Doing To Fight It
The World Health Organization unveiled a plan this week to deal with a forgotten health crisis, snakebites.
Japan News: Will There Be A Sales Tax Hike, Despite Economic Concerns?
Japan will go forward with a sales tax hike set for October, despite concerns that it may jeopardize Japanese economic growth.
Utah Senator Wants US Census To Inquire About Criminal Records
Utah Republican Senator Mike Lee has suggested that the U.S. Census ask for criminal records in order for the government to better reintegrate people with a criminal history back into the U.S. economy.
Islamic State West Africa Province Claims Responsibility For Execution of 29 Nigerian Soldiers
The Islamic State is staging a resurgence in West Africa, with the group having claimed the executions of 29 Nigerian soldiers.
Artificial Intelligence News: OECD Members, Including US, Back International Ethics Principles For AI
More than 40 countries voted on international guidelines for the transparent and ethical use of Artificial Intelligence (AI).
Ford Must Cut More Jobs To Reach Profit Goals, Analysts Claim
Analysts argue that Ford Motors will have to cut tens of thousands of more jobs in order to remain profitable, in addition to the 7,000 worldwide job cuts the automaker already announced on Monday.
US Postal Service Begins Testing Self-Driving Trucks For Deliveries
The United States Postal Service has begun testing self-driving trucks in order to make its deliveries more efficient.
UK's Second-Largest Steel Company Could Collapse
British Steel, the U.K.'s second largest steel producer, is on the brink of collapse, leaving thousands of jobs at risk.
#Metoo Movement: McDonald's Hit With Sexual Harassment Lawsuits
More than two dozen female former employees of Mcdonald's have accused the fast-food giant of allowing sexual harassment to take place at their restaurants, in the latest chapter of the #metoo movement.
JC Penney Earnings: Company Posts Wider-Than-Expected First Quarter Loss
Retailer J.C. Penney announced a drop in sales for the first fiscal quarter of 2019. The emergence of online shopping outlets such as Amazon and the current trade war between the United States and China could mean future troubles for the big-box store.
Chinese-Made Drones Could Steal Sensitive US Data, DHS Warns
The Department of Homeland Security has warned that Chinese-made drones could compromise sensitive U.S. intelligence and security information.
Fake Instagram Accounts Part Of Coordinated Online Campaign To Attack Trump
An Italian data analytics firm has found that some fake Instagram accounts are engaging in an online campaign to malign the president's image.
Facebook Uses Robots To Improve Its Artificial Intelligence Algorithms
Facebook has been testing self-learning robots so that it can better stomp out disinformation and hate space on the platform.
Russia's Central Bank Lowers Shares Of US Dollar, Turns Toward Chinese Yuan
The Central Bank of Russia has lowered its shares of U.S. currency, as Russian financial services increasingly turn towards the Chinese Yuan.
Russian-Speaking Cybercrime Mafia Shutdown By International Authorities
An Eastern European cybercrime network was criminally prosecuted due to teamwork between U.S. and European authorities this week.
Human Rights Watch Report Details New Crackdown On Journalists In Morocco
Morocco is using a law in its penal code to crack down on journalists, Human Rights Watch alleges.
Muslim Organization Challenges Austria's Ban On Islamic Headscarf In Elementary Schools
An Austrian Muslim community organization is fighting back a day after the Austrian parliament passed a law banning the headscarf in Austrian primary schools.
Education Department Under Betsy DeVos Blocking Student Loan Oversight, CFPB Chief Says
The head of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau wrote a letter to lawmakers saying that the Department of Education is not doing enough to regulate student loan providers.
LED Lights Can Damage Eyes, Disturb Sleep Patterns, Warns European Health Watchdog
A French Health Agency released a report that LED lights commonly found in homes, automobiles, and electronic devices can damage your wellbeing.
Why Taiwan Legalizing Same-Sex Marriage Is Important
Taiwan voted on Friday to legalize gay marriage, the first country in Asia to do so.
No More Robocalls? FCC's Ajit Pai Unveils New Plan To Block Annoying Unwanted Calls
The FCC's chairman Ajit Pai has revealed a plan urging phone companies to adopt technology that can block unwanted calls, with robocalls being the most notorious offender.
Changes To College Admissions? SAT Adds 'Adversity Score' That Measures Student's Hardships
The College Board will introduce a score to the SAT college entrance exam that measures a student's hardships as concerns rise that wealthy students have an unfair advantage in college admissions.
Georgetown University Expels Two Students In College Admissions Scandal
Georgetown University expelled two students in the latest chapter of a countrywide college bribery admissions scandal.
FAA Tells US Lawmakers Boeing Will Submit Software Fix For 737 MAX Soon
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) chief Dan Elwell testified to lawmakers on Wednesday regarding the Boeing 737 Max, saying that a software upgrade for the controversial plane model would be submitted to federal regulators soon.
Weak Retail Sales, Factory Production Could Mean US Economy Is Slowing Down
The Department of Commerce announced a contraction in retail sales and the Federal Reserve announced a decline in factory production.
