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Friday, May 19th 2023 - 10:49 UTC
Natural lakes and reservoirs worldwide drying up, Science magazine

Natural lakes and reservoirs worldwide are consistently losing water content, according to an international research team that published their findings in the journal Science. Allegedly global warming and human activity are the chief culprits.
Friday, May 19th 2023 - 09:00 UTC
Brazilian meatpackers in US facing rough times because of less cattle and inflation

Brazilian meatpackers have seen their balance sheet profits drop significantly during the first quarter of the year given the negative performance of sales in the United States. Losses have been considered more serious than those caused by the nearly month long suspension of Brazilian beef sales to China, the country's other main market.
Thursday, May 18th 2023 - 11:05 UTC
Florida Gov. enacts law banning gender reassignment surgery for minors

Florida's Republican Governor Ron DeSantis Wednesday signed into law the banning of definitive sex reassignment surgeries for children and puberty blockers used to guide development toward one gender. “It's important that we in Florida stand up for our youth,” DeSantis said.
Saturday, May 13th 2023 - 10:00 UTC
Linda Yaccarino is Twitter's new CEO as Elon Musk steps down

According to the Washington Post, Linda Yaccarino has been chosen to succeed tycoon Elon Musk as CEO of Twitter. She was working as president of global advertising and partnerships at NBCUniversal. The announcement comes the day after Musk said he would be stepping down and that he will move into the role of executive chairman and CTO (chief technology officer). In December, Musk asked his Twitter followers if he should step down as CEO and 57.5% said yes.
Friday, May 12th 2023 - 10:59 UTC
Brazil asks US to help Argentine with IMF talks

The Brazilian Government of President Luiz Inàcio Lula Da Silva Thursday asked the US Treasury Department to exert some pressure on the International Monetary Fund (IMF) -of which the US is the largest shareholder- to help Argentina overcome the current crisis caused by the drought while still bound by commitments signed with the world entity, which are holding back the economic development of the South American country.
Friday, May 12th 2023 - 10:59 UTC
Joe Biden said his visit to Northern Ireland was to ensure “the Brits didn't screw around”

Speaking at a Democratic Party event in New York on Wednesday, US President Joe Biden said his visit to Northern Ireland was to ensure “the British didn't screw around,” according to a report from BBC in the US City.
Friday, May 12th 2023 - 10:30 UTC
Despite fears of recession and bank failures, US economy manages 4,9% inflation and unemployment stands at 3,4%

Inflation in the US has fallen to 4,9%, in the twelve months to April, according to official figures. That was down from 5% in March and marks the tenth month in a row that price rises have slowed.
Wednesday, May 10th 2023 - 10:11 UTC
Trump found guilty of sexual assault in civil court

Former US President Donald Trump has been found guilty of sexual assault and defamation against former journalist E. Jean Carroll in a trial by jury at a Manhattan federal civil court Tuesday.
Tuesday, May 9th 2023 - 10:41 UTC
Paraguay closer to selling beef again to the US

Paraguay's Agriculture and Livestock Minister Santiago Bertoni Monday held a bilateral meeting with US authorities Monday to discuss the agricultural agenda between the two countries, especially Paraguayan beef imports, it was reported.
Thursday, May 4th 2023 - 10:10 UTC
US Fed raises interest rate yet again

The US Federal Reserve Wednesday upped its benchmark interest rate by a quarter point to between 5% and 5.25%, its highest level in 16 years, which further tightened credit for businesses and consumers, it was announced.