U.S. retail sales rose 3 percent during this year's expanded holiday shopping season from October 11 to December 24, a report by Mastercard said on Saturday, powered by a pandemic-driven shift toward
SpaceX is set to significantly ramp up its Starship development program in the new year, in more ways than one. SpaceX CEO and founder Elon Musk noted on Twitter on Thursday that the company will see
03:07 The COVID-19 pandemic has forced numerous industries to adapt to new ways of doing business.One industry that's faced dramatic change is the restaurant sector.As Mark Niu reports
Voyager Space Holdings continues to build up its portfolio of strategic space service offerings with the acquisition of a majority stake in X.O. Markets, the parent company of Nanoracks. Nanoracks ha
02:46 TheCOVID-19 pandemic has affected millions of Brazilians in different ways, but it’sthe country’s poorest citizens who are struggling the most.Unemployment remains at historical
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa (L) hosts Democratic Republic of Congo President Felix Tshisekedi at Mahlamba Ndlopfu residence, Pretoria, during a working visit in South Africa. /Photo c
In a new 234-page treatment, scientists have explained in detail the bizarre features of the animal.
Federal prosecutors charged Cholo Abdi Abdullah with plotting a September 11-style attack on a building in an American city. /VCG Images A Kenyan connected with the Somali-based al-Shabaab mil
VCG Image The African Union Commission (AUC) was paying attention at concerns over fears that wealthy nations might hoard COVID-19 vaccines stocks, South African International Relations and Co
08:15 Editor's note: Cultural differences between China and the West are often reflected in our daily lives. These differences could be from cultural heritage, culinary
Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Friday stressed that China and the United States should reflect and learn the lessons from their relations in recent years, so as to rebuild th
UK-based Orbex has raised a new $24 million funding round, led by BGF and Octopus Ventures, and including participation from existing investors High-Tech Gründerfonds, Heartcore Capital, and Elecnor
President-elect Joe Biden has selected Katherine Tai, the House Ways and Means Committee's chief trade lawyer, to serve as U.S. trade representative, Politico reported on Wednesday, citing two people
Faced with rapidly evolving financial technology (fintech), China will continue to maintain an innovative and prudent approach in embracing new challenges, a Chinese official said Tuesday.As the o
CFPA newly-opened Shanghai coffee shop, where drinks are served by a furry bear claw and made by people with hearing difficulties, has become a viral hit – but question
“Happiest Season,” a new film on Hulu, feels like a traditional, Christmas-themed romantic comedy — with one important exception.The movie stars Kristen Stewart and Mackenzie Davis as Abb
Just because you can’t sit on Santa’s lap this Christmas doesn’t mean he won’t be showing up. See all the resourceful and safe ways Santa Claus is already showing up