September 2019

US consumer confidence drops as economic uncertainties rise

Finance /

Consumer confidence fell sharply in September, a likely indication that growing economic uncertainties are taking a toll on American households. The Conference Board, a business research group, said Tuesday that its consumer confidence index fell to 125.1 in September from a revised August reading of 134.2. Consumers’ assessments of both current economic conditions and expectations […]

US consumer confidence drops as economic uncertainties rise Read More »

This Asian American Brand Created A Shirt That Actually Fits Slim Men

Lifestyle /

For years, Wesley Kang looked everywhere to find a dress shirt that actually fit him for his finance job. He’d browse the selection at big-name retailers like Brooks Brothers or J.Crew, but as a slim, Taiwanese American man, even the brands’ slim-fit products weren’t quite right. “My standard brands became fast fashion brands that had

This Asian American Brand Created A Shirt That Actually Fits Slim Men Read More »

Corbyn’s Labour conference speech: The PM should resign

Politics /

Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn says Boris Johnson’s attempt to shut down opposition to his Brexit plan “has failed”, after the Supreme Court ruled the government had acted unlawfully in suspending Parliament. Speaking at the Labour Party conference, he said democracy “will not be stifled” and called on the prime minister to resign. The audience responded

Corbyn’s Labour conference speech: The PM should resign Read More »

US official expects ‘hundreds more’ cases of vaping illness

Lifestyle /

The number of vaping-related illnesses in the U.S. could soon climb much higher, a public health official said Tuesday. Anne Schuchat, of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, told a congressional subcommittee that she believes “hundreds more” lung illnesses have been reported to health authorities since last Thursday, when the CDC put the tally

US official expects ‘hundreds more’ cases of vaping illness Read More »

Phoebe Waller-Bridge ‘delighted’ with major Amazon deal

Entertainment /

Image copyright AFP Image caption Phoebe Waller-Bridge holding her Emmys Writer and actress Phoebe Waller-Bridge has signed a major contract to make TV shows for Amazon. The Fleabag and Killing Eve creator, who won three Emmy Awards on Sunday, said she was “insanely delighted” with the exclusive deal. It will see the 34-year-old create and

Phoebe Waller-Bridge ‘delighted’ with major Amazon deal Read More »