Scott Adams, creator of the satirical Dilbert comic strip, dies at 68
The success of Dilbert gave Mr Adams a platform to comment on a wide range of topics on his blog and podcast. Read More
Blowback builds over criminal investigation of Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell
The move could make it more difficult for Trump to pack the Fed’s board with supporters. Read More
US gives green light for Nvidia H200 chips to be exported to China
The chips will be reviewed to confirm their technical AI capabilities before they can be shipped. Read More
Judge suggests visa for college student deported mistakenly to Honduras
BOSTON, Jan 13 – A U.S. federal judge on Tuesday urged the Trump administration to resolve a “bureaucratic mess” by issuing a student visa to a college student who was…
US to end deportation relief for Somalis in Temporary Protected Status program
Washington, Jan 13 – U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration will end humanitarian protections that grant deportation relief and work permits to some 1,100 Somalis in the U.S., administration officials said…
Clock ticks in Cuba as Trump cuts off Venezuelan oil
HAVANA/HOUSTON, Jan 13 – Cubans are bracing for impact after U.S. President Donald Trump vowed to cut off a lifeline of Venezuelan oil from reaching Cuba, setting up a siege…
UN chief warns he could refer Israel to world court over action against UN Palestinian refugee agency
UNITED NATIONS, Jan 13 – U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has warned Israel in a letter that he could refer the country to the International Court of Justice if it does…
Before fatal ICE shooting, Minnesota had become Trump target
Jan 9 – Months before a U.S. immigration agent fatally shot a motorist in Minnesota on Wednesday, President Donald Trump had fixated on the state, repeatedly criticizing its Democratic leaders…
US designates three Muslim Brotherhood chapters as global terrorists
Jan 13 – The United States on Tuesday designated the Egyptian, Lebanese and Jordanian branches of the Muslim Brotherhood as global terrorists, citing in part what it called their support…
Uganda shuts down internet ahead of election, orders rights groups to halt work
KAMPALA, Jan 13 – Ugandan authorities cut internet access and limited mobile services across the country on Tuesday, two days before an election in which President Yoweri Museveni will stand…