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DeSantis White House launch derailed by glitches
Republican Ron DeSantis kicked off his 2024 presidential campaign Wednesday with a live event opposite Twitter boss Elon Musk that descended into farce as it was beset by technical bugs. The Florida governor began his rollout with a Twitter video post in which he declared: "I'm Ron DeSantis and I'm running for president to lead our great American comeback."
ECB vows to win inflation fight on 25th birthday
European Central Bank president Christine Lagarde pledged Wednesday to reduce high inflation in the eurozone as the institution that safeguards the euro marked its 25th anniversary. And despite recent highs, inflation has averaged 2.05 percent over the ECB's quarter of a century in existence -- not far off the central bank's target.
Tina Turner: Queen of Rock 'n' Roll dies at age 83 in Switzerland after long illness
US musician Tina Turner died peacefully in her home in Kusnacht near Zurich, Switzerland. The legendary singer was famous for her live performances and voice.
Is Musk's DeSantis show a winning ticket for Twitter?
By hosting Republican Ron DeSantis's presidential campaign launch, Elon Musk sets up Twitter as a challenger to Fox News, but doubt remains that the right-wing pivot is a winning ticket for the platform.
Fed economists still expect 'mild recession,' May minutes show
US Federal Reserve economists still expected a "mild recession" at the most recent interest-rate meeting earlier this month, according to minutes of the meeting published Wednesday. The views highlighted in the minutes align with the public statements given by voting FOMC members since the interest-rate decision earlier this month.
Video of 25-year-old woman wearing matching pink onesies with her baby sister warms SA's heart
A woman in her 20s showed off her baby sister on TikTok and people loved their matching outfits. The wholesome clip sparked a debate about their age difference,
Pre-Hispanic aquaducts irrigate modern Peruvian crops
Built some 1,700 years ago by the pre-Hispanic Nazca people of Peru, an ingenious aqueduct system of wood and stone still provides farmers with water to this day. "It helps us to irrigate," said farmer Nicolas Quispe, 39, who waters his potatoes from the Nazca aqueduct system "thanks to the ancient farmers who had this advanced technology."
Actor Siv Ngesi urges government action to end load shedding & alleviate South Africa's crisis
Actor Siv Ngesi has called for urgent government action to end load-shedding in South Africa, highlighting the devastating impact on businesses and individuals.
'Sarafina' continues to impress the international community more than decades 3 after its release
South African film 'Sarafina' has continued to make major strides on the international scene. The 1992 star-studded movie was recently acquired by TF1 Studio.
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