Tag: World news
China's economy slowed in the last quarter as weak consumer demand dragged on growth
BANGKOK -- China's economy expanded at a slower-than-forecast 4.7% annual rate in the last quarter, the government reported Monday, while emphasizing signs of...
Venice nets $2.2 million in day-tripper tax pilot. Opponents say it failed to deter visitors
VENICE, Italy -- Venice on Sunday wrapped up a pilot program charging day-trippers an entrance fee, more than 2 million euros ($2.2 million)...
How reggaeton stars are driving a basketball boom in Puerto Rico
CAROLINA, Puerto Rico -- Vianca Braña never used to attend basketball games in her hometown of Carolina, Puerto Rico — or anywhere else...
One Tech Tip: Protecting yourself against SIM swapping
NEW YORK -- SIM-swapping is a growing form of identity theft that goes beyond hacking into an email or social media account. In...
What's worse than thieves hacking into your bank account? When they steal your phone number, too
WASHINGTON -- One Monday morning in May, I woke up and grabbed my cell phone to read the news and scroll through memes....
Delta Air Lines adopts new rules for flight attendant uniforms after Palestinian pin flap
ATLANTA -- Delta Air Lines is changing its employee uniform policy following a turbulent ride through a social media storm started by a...