Podcast stars are inking massive nine-figure deals. Here’s why companies are writing the big checks

Podcasting superstars are taking their fame to new heights as media companies offer nine-figure deals for…

NASA decision against using a Boeing capsule to bring astronauts back adds to company’s problems

NASA’s announcement Saturday that it won’t use a troubled Boeing capsule to return two stranded astronauts…

After ditching the dollar, Zimbabwe now rushing for it at a steeper cost

Nearly five months after changing its currency to arrest inflation, Zimbabwe is back in familiar territory…

Beyoncé launches whiskey inspired by ‘moonshiner’ great-grandfather

“Bottle in my hand, the whiskey up high,” Beyoncé sang on her latest album “Cowboy Carter,”…

Gaza war extends toll on Israel’s economy

Heightened tensions between Israel and Iran could incur ‘significant additional military spending’ for Israel, further straining…

Huge 2,492-carat diamond, believed to be world’s second-largest, unearthed in Botswana

A massive 2,492-carat rough diamond, believed to be the second biggest ever found, has been unearthed in Botswana,…

Uganda drills 74 wells ahead of first oil

Uganda has drilled 74 oil wells in its two production areas in the western and northern…

Tanzania taps Chinese technology for soya milk

It is unusual to find locally produced soya milk in Tanzania. But some farmers here are…

Greek oil tanker on fire and adrift after multiple attacks in Red Sea

The Sounion was on its way from Iraq to Athens when it was attacked by more…

Australia greenlights $19bn solar project to export power to Singapore

Australia-Asia Power Link is slated to provide up to 15 percent of city-state’s energy needs once…