insert_link World Musk University? Tech billionaire wants to set up a school in Texas Elon Musk is looking to add a new industry to his long list of ventures: education. According to a report in Bloomberg, the tech billionaire is looking to set up his own university in Texas. Toni Waterman has more. todayDecember 15, 2023 2
insert_link World US drugmakers hit with penalties for high prices Dozens of pharmaceutical companies in the US are being hit with penalties for charging prices deemed too high by the Biden administration. The White House says these 'inflation rebates' will reduce medication costs for the most vulnerable in society. Our correspondent Benji Hyer reports. todayDecember 15, 2023 5
World Heavy rains in Gaza add to the humanitarian woes According to the United Nations, the recent heavy rains in Gaza have compounded the hardships faced by the local population. Philippe Lazzarini, the head of UNRWA, addressed journalists on Thursday, describing the situation as a "humanitarian catastrophe." He reiterated the urgent need for an immediate humanitarian ceasefire to alleviate the ongoing crisis. Reporting from the United Nations in New York, Jody Jacobs provides these updates. todayDecember 15, 2023 5
insert_link World Man charged over US synagogue president killing A man has been charged with murder in the killing of a synagogue president in the US state of Michigan. Samantha Woll, the head of the Isaac Agree Downtown Synagogue in Detroit, was found with stab wounds outside her home in October. Here is our correspondent Sally Patterson with the report. todayDecember 15, 2023 5
insert_link World Researchers say they now know what causes morning sickness Scientists say they have finally solved a millennia old mystery - pinpointing the exact cause of morning sickness. The research could lead to new treatment options for the estimated 80 percent of people who experience nausea and vomiting during their first trimester of pregnancy. Our correspondent Toni Waterman has more. todayDecember 14, 2023 8
insert_link Business / Economics Stocks track record day on Wall St, dollar extends losses Equity markets rallied Thursday and the dollar extended losses after the US Federal Reserve indicated it would begin cutting interest rates next year. The surge across the region tracked a record-breaking day on Wall Street, where traders cheered a much-sought-after dovish pivot from the central bank as US inflation comes down. After more than a year of hiking, decision-makers at their last meeting of the year acknowledged that they […] todayDecember 14, 2023 4
insert_link Environment Hard-fought COP28 agreement suggests the days of fossil fuels are numbered – but climate catastrophe is not yet averted Shutterstock Matt McDonald, The University of Queensland As negotiators stagger towards their beds in Dubai and another year’s climate talks come to a close, it’s time to take stock. Did COP28 achieve the big breakthrough the world needs on climate change? Probably not. But the final agreement – met with an ovation – includes a first call for nations to transition away from fossil fuels. It’s a step short of […] todayDecember 14, 2023 3
insert_link World Fed leaves rates unchanged, signals cuts in 202 The US Federal Reserve has left interest rates unchanged, but signaled it plans to make three rate cuts next year. It follows an intense 21 months of rate hikes to try and get inflation under control. Nick Harper reports from Washington. todayDecember 14, 2023 15
insert_link World U.S. top court to review Biden’s appeal to keep access to abortion pill The U.S. Supreme Court will review a key abortion drug, and consider whether to restrict access to it across the country. It puts the polarizing issue of reproductive rights back on the agenda for debate over the next year. Our reporter Caroline Malone. todayDecember 14, 2023 4
