Fed chair tells Trump policy will not be politically influenced
May 30 (UPI) -- The Federal Reserve chair, Jerome Powell, has told President Donald Trump that monetary policy will not be influenced by politics. Powell…
Sentence for ex-Goldman banker in 1MDB case ‘too short’: Malaysian minister | Corruption News
Former Goldman Sachs banker Tim Leissner was sentenced on Thursday to two years in prison for role in 1MDB scandal.Malaysia’s Commodities Minister Johari Abdul Ghani…
Bernard Kerik, former NYC police commissioner, dies at 69
May 30 (UPI) -- Bernard Kerik, New York City's police commissioner on Sept.11, 2001, died Thursday at the age of 69. Kerik was hailed as…
American academic returning to U.S. after Thai charges dropped
Thai Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn, seen here as crown prince in 2016. An American academic has been permitted to lave the country after prosecutors decided…
Musk says 50-50 chance of sending uncrewed Starship to Mars by late 2026 | Space News
The billionaire’s Mars mission claim comes despite SpaceX experiencing several failed test launches over recent months.Elon Musk has said that he believes there is a…
Trump admin. announces State Dept. reorganization plan
May 29 (UPI) -- The Trump administration announced plans Thursday to overhaul the Department of State, saying the federal agency has grown too big and…
Will Southeast Asian nations pick sides between the US and China? | Business and Economy
They’ve long been hedging their bets.But Southeast Asian nations are caught in the dispute between the United States and China.The trade-dependent countries are under threat…
Liverpool man charged in soccer parade incident that injured scores
Rescue crews attend to victims after a man rammed a crowd gathered for a victory parade for the Liverpool FC soccer team in Liverpool on…
Why is Donald Trump cracking down on international students? | Education
US administration said it will revoke the visas of Chinese students.It is the latest move by the Trump administration in a campaign against US universities…
Scripps National Spelling Bee finals air Thursday night
May 29 (UPI) -- The final round of the prestigious Scripps National Spelling Bee gets underway at 8 p.m. EDT on Thursday with nine contestants…
Amid energy deal, United States reopens Syrian ambassador’s residence
Chairman of the Inaugural Committee and real estate investor Thomas J. Barrack Jr. stops to talk to members of the media in the lobby of…
Protesters call for end to Gaza war outside Harvard commencement | Newsfeed
NewsFeedProtesters held a silent vigil outside Harvard University’s commencement ceremony, demanding an end to US support for Israel’s war on Gaza. The demonstration came amid…
2 reported dead after ‘hordes’ of Gazans overwhelm aid warehouse
May 29 (UPI) -- Hungry Gazans broke into an aid warehouse in central Gaza on Wednesday, which caused two reported deaths, according to officials with…
How the Afghan village hit by a 10,000kg bomb is coping now | News
A rare visit to the Afghan village hit by the ‘mother of all bombs’ reveals lasting damage and unanswered questions.In 2017, the US dropped the…
Judge blocks Trump administration order against Harvard’s foreign student enrollment
The Harvard University crest adorns a gate on the school's campus in Allston, Mass., in April. A federal judge blocked the Trump administration Thursday from…
Most LGBTQ adults in US don’t feel transgender people are accepted: Poll | LGBTQ News
By contrast, about six out of 10 LGBTQ adults said gay and lesbian people are generally accepted in the US. A new poll by the Pew…
U.S. sanctions Philippines computer company for mass crypto scam
May 29 (UPI) -- The U.S. Treasury Department Thursday sanctioned a Philippines-based computer infrastructure company and its administrator for allegedly providing services for sites involved…
South African mother sentenced to life in prison for selling daughter
South African mother Racquel "Kelly" Smith (R) w got life in prison Thursday for selling her daughter Joshlin for $1,100. She, her boyfriend and a…
UEFA Champions League final: PSG vs Inter Milan – Start, team news, lineups | Football News
What: UEFA Champions League finalWhen: Saturday, May 31, 9pm (19:00 GMT)Where: Allianz Arena, Munich, GermanyWho: Paris Saint-Germain (France) vs Inter Milan (Italy) How to follow…
Smokey Robinson files defamation suit against sexual assault accusers
May 29 (UPI) -- Smokey Robinson and his wife, Frances Robinson, filed a defamation suit against a group of women who have accused him of…