“Don’t Kill Fashion” — Garment Workers Rally to Stop Rezoning Unraveling Their District
Seventh Avenue may be known as Fashion Avenue, but on Wednesday it became protest avenue — as New York’s garment workers, designers and preservationists rallied beneath the looming loft buildings of Midtown to defend the Garment District from rezoning. Wing & Weft owner Katie Sue Nicklos speaking at Wednesday’s protest on 7th Avenue. Photo: Phil…
Iran, Israel trade fresh air attacks as Trump weighs US involvement
By Steve Holland, Parisa Hafezi and Alexander Cornwell WASHINGTON/DUBAI/JERUSALEM (Reuters) -Iran and Israel traded further air attacks on Thursday as President Donald Trump kept the world guessing about whether the United States would join Israel’s bombardment of Iranian nuclear facilities. A week of Israeli air and missile strikes against its major rival has wiped out…
6 public universities in Hong Kong rise in global rankings
Six public universities in Hong Kong have risen in a global ranking, with the city’s oldest jumping to 11th place and beating two prestigious mainland Chinese institutions. Britain-based education information firm Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) said the city’s new “Study in Hong Kong” brand should help it attract global talent and cement its reputation as a…
Premier urges China’s Jiangsu to step up efforts in technology, trade and consumption
As Beijing looks to shore up China’s economic growth amid mounting challenges, Premier Li Qiang has called on Jiangsu province, a key manufacturing hub on the country’s east coast, to step up its efforts in technology, trade and consumption. During a three-day visit to the province from Monday, Li emphasised the importance of embracing innovative…
Popular period-tracking apps can hold years of personal data – new NZ research finds mixed awareness of risk
Period-tracking apps are popular digital tools for a range of menstrual, reproductive and general health purposes. But the way these apps collect and use data involves risk. Many apps encourage users to log information well beyond their menstrual cycle, including sexual activity, medications, sleep quality, exercise, social activity and perimenopause symptoms. As well as this…
Putin Claims Ready For Talks, Even As Death Toll From Russia’s Latest Attack On Kyiv Hits 28
Russian President Vladimir Putin claimed he is ready “to find a solution” to his war with Ukraine and to potentially meet with the Ukrainian leader, even as the death toll from Russia’s latest attack on Kyiv rose to 28 people. “We need to find a solution that would not only put an end to the…
Juneteenth 2025 stock market hours: Is the stock market closed on June 19?
The stock market often closes on federal holidays, but not all. So some people who trade stocks and bonds may not be aware of which holidays it observes. That’s especially true for Juneteenth being a newer holiday and some states, like New Jersey, celebrating on days other than June 19. If you’re hoping to trade…
Americans say transportation costs are getting harder to afford
Americans say transportation costs are getting harder to afford – CBS News Watch CBS News America’s affordability crisis is getting worse. Average Americans are struggling to afford rent, groceries and transportation. Elise Preston reports on the economic struggle many face to even leave their home. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking…
Scottsdale Fashion Square ranks among nation’s 10 best malls
Scottsdale Fashion Square continues to deliver on all counts, with a special focus on the shopper experience. (Submitted Photos/DigitalFreePress) Staff Reports | Business & Commerce Scottsdale Fashion Square is earning recognition on a larger stage. The shopping center, part of the Macerich portfolio of one-of-a-kind retail properties in top markets, is ranked at No. 6…
How Israel’s attack on Iran puts the U.S. in a difficult situation
Ernest Moniz: Well, I think we’re comparing apples and oranges here. First of all, Iran, as we know, had enriched uranium for no good civil reason, civilian reason, to about 60 percent purity enrichment. That’s very, very close to the 90 percent that you would need for a significant nuclear weapon. And they had enough…
