
Blackstone acquires pet care app Rover in $2.3 billion all-cash deal
Private equity giant Blackstone will acquire the pet care app Rover in an all-cash deal valued at $2.3 billion, the companies announced Wednesday
1970-01-01 08:00

Braves Rumors: Anthopoulos surprise, Braves trade assets, Cease package
Could the Atlanta Braves be targeting a surprise free-agent starter? Also, grading some Alex Anthopoulos trade assets and a Dylan Cease package.
1970-01-01 08:00

Consumer Reports: Electric vehicles less reliable, on average, than conventional cars and trucks
Electric vehicles have proved far less reliable, on average, than gasoline-powered cars, trucks and SUVs, according to the latest survey by Consumer Reports, which found that EVs from the 2021 through 2023 model years encountered nearly 80% more problems than did vehicles propelled by internal combustion engines
1970-01-01 08:00

Finland closes last crossing point with Russia, sealing off entire border as tensions rise
NATO member Finland has closed its last remaining border crossing with Russia
1970-01-01 08:00

As Airbnb falters, hostels seek to compete
Airbnb may have met its match
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Barcelona may need water shipped in during a record drought in northeast Spain, authorities say
Tighter water restrictions for drought-stricken northeast Spain have gone in effect as authorities in Catalonia say that Barcelona may need to have fresh water shipped in by boat in the coming months
1970-01-01 08:00

Sri Lanka says it struck a deal with creditors on debt restructuring to clear way for IMF funds
Sri Lanka says it has reached an agreement in principle with a group of creditors including India and Japan on debt restructuring
1970-01-01 08:00

US economic growth for last quarter is revised up to a 5.2% annual rate
Shrugging off higher interest rates, America’s consumers spent enough to help drive the economy to a brisk 5.2% annual pace from July through September, the government reported in an upgrade from its previous estimate
1970-01-01 08:00

Pakistan acquits ex-Premier Nawaz Sharif in a graft case. He's now closer to running in elections
A Pakistani court has acquitted former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif in a graft case, removing a major obstacle for him to run in parliamentary elections in February
1970-01-01 08:00

Roundup: Kacey Musgraves, Cole Schafer Break Up; Mark Cuban to Sell Mavericks; Florida State Back in CFP Top Four
Kacey Musgraves and Cole Schafer broke up, Mark Cuban is selling the Mavericks, Florida State is back in the CFP top four and more in the Roundup.
1970-01-01 08:00

Argentina's president-elect announces his pick for economy minister
Argentina’s President-elect Javier Milei says he's chosen Luis Caputo, a former finance minister and Central Bank chief who is known as an expert in markets, to lead the Economy Ministry when the right-wing leader takes office on Dec. 10
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Edmunds tests the best automotive hands-free driving systems
Hands-free driver assistance technology has seemingly gone from a sci-fi fantasy to everyday driving reality in a very short time
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