Uber Teams Up with BYD to Electrify Global Fleet
Uber has embarked on an ambitious project with Chinese automaker BYD to introduce 100,000 electric vehicles (EVs) across its global...
July 31, 2024Section
North America
The United States and Canada set the price of money, the direction of technology, and the trade rules the rest of the world lives by. The Rio Times covers North America through an emerging-market lens: the Fed and the dollar, Wall Street and the AI boom, tariffs and the policies that decide how capital flows to – or away from – Latin America. This hub gathers our daily US and Canada coverage and connects it to the wider Global South story.
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Steady Rates, Strategic Moves: The Fed’s Calculated Pause
Today, the Federal Reserve kept its interest rate at a 23-year high between 5.25% to 5.5%, maintaining high borrowing costs....
July 31, 2024
U.S. Bolsters Philippine Military with $500 Million Aid Amid South China Sea Tensions
On Tuesday, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin arrived in Manila. They announced a significant...
July 31, 2024
A Glimmer of Confidence: U.S. Consumers Show Optimism Amid Economic Challenges
In July 2024, U.S. consumer confidence unexpectedly surged against stagnant economic forecasts. The Conference Board reported a rise in the...
July 31, 2024
Microsoft’s Earnings Soar: A Look at Fiscal Q4 2024 Results
In the ever-evolving tech landscape Big Tech giant Microsoft has once again demonstrated resilience and growth. Coverage and analysis from...
July 31, 2024
Challenges Ahead: U.S. Manufacturers Face Rising Costs and Declining Demand
As the post-COVID economic boom fades American manufacturers are adjusting their strategies. Coverage and analysis from The Rio Times.
July 29, 2024
San Francisco: From Progressive Ideals to a Surveillance Reality
San Francisco once the vanguard of progressive governance is now at a crossroads. Coverage and analysis from The Rio Times.
July 29, 2024
Visa Hurdles Intensify for African Students Seeking U.S. Education
Last year nearly 60% of African students applying to U.S. colleges faced visa rejections. Coverage and analysis from The Rio...
July 29, 2024
Harris’s Campaign Momentum Skyrockets with $200 Million in Donations
Harris’s Campaign Momentum Skyrockets with $200 Million in Donations. Latest coverage and expert analysis from The Rio Times.
July 28, 2024