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Ten days ahead of the next Federal Reserve meeting, the Trump administration looks to be in a full-court press to halt a rate hike in its tracks.

Volkswagen Group’s dramatic decision to axe 75 models and close historic factories is the painful end of an era of unchecked corporate bloat, exposing the true costs of a titan long propped up by public subsidies.

The Lugave clan has won a Luganda reading competition for Baganda in the United Kingdom and Ireland, in an initiative promoting language and cultural preservation.

Transport officials in the western state of Maharashtra had begun testing drivers' ability to conduct basic conversations in Marathi, the state's official language, on August 20. Those who failed were given a month to learn the language, after which they risked having their licences suspended or cancelled.

Fans of members-only retail chain BJ’s Wholesale Club are finally finding out what the initials in the store’s name stand for.

Broadcom shares dipped despite strong fiscal Q3 results and a clear line of sight to huge future growth.

Iteso cultural leaders from Uganda and Kenya have adopted new guidelines aimed at tackling harmful practices, strengthening families and encouraging communities to seek formal justice for gender-based violence.

AI hyperscale data centers are exposed to a dizzying array of potential threats during construction and operation

The origins of Labor Day date back to the late 19th century, when activists first sought to establish a day that would pay tribute to workers. While many workers have the day off, most big consumer-facing businesses are open, with many offering promotional sa…

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Ugandan musician Pius Mayanja, popularly known as Pallaso, has challenged the long-held industry belief that charging entry fees of Shs20,000 or Shs30,000 at concert gates automatically spells bad business for artists. Speaking on the shifting dynamics of Uganda’s live music industry, the Malamu hitmaker explained that gate collections represent only a fraction of a well-executed […] The post Pallaso breaks down conc

Florida dominates the top spots, but Casper, Wyoming, also sneaks in

The price of diesel fuel in the US hits record high at $5.88/gallon. GOP worries about impact on 2026 elections.

The ride-hailing giant exited one of its oldest markets this week, and the timing says everything.

In its ‘India-first’ project, the global IT giant has tapped Google DeepMind to come up with agricultural landscape understanding (ALU) and agricultural monitoring and event detection (AMED)

KAMPALA — The Ruparelia Group has thrown its weight behind India Day 2026, emerging among the key corporate sponsors of the annual celebration that brings together Uganda’s Indian community and people from across the country. The sponsorship by one of Uganda’s leading business groups underscores the growing role of the private sector in promoting cultural […] The post Ruparelia Group Leads Corporate Backing for India

Homebuyers who took out mortgages in the past few years may have expected rates to fall by now to refinance. Instead, mortgage rates are climbing higher again.

SpaceX and Tesla directors back academic research and commercial venture seeking approval for MDMA-assisted therapy

Robot mowers with dedicated edge-trimming arms now exist, and we may not see them stateside for quite some time.

High mortgage rates and shifting local supply-and-demand dynamics have driven down list prices across the country.

Demand for engagement rings gave thousands of South Africans steady work at De Beers. Now, weak sales and lab-grown stones are taking it away.

CHICAGO — Authorities say four people, including two CPD officers and a pedestrian, are recovering in the hospital after a chase involving a stolen vehicle on the North Side. According to Chicago police, it all began around 7:15 p.m. Friday, when officers att…