Why allowing Ukraine to ship grain during Russia's war matters to the world
Agreements that the United Nations and Turkey brokered with Ukraine and Russia to allow food and fertilizer to get from the warring nations to parts of the world where millions are going hungry have eased concerns over global food security
1970-01-01 08:00
Mega Millions jackpot grows to $640 million, among highest in lottery game’s history
The Mega Millions top prize has grown again to an estimated $640 million after there was no winner of the lottery’s latest giant jackpot
1970-01-01 08:00
Microsoft moves closer to completing $69 billion Activision takeover after court rebuffs regulators
A U.S. appeals court has rejected a bid by federal regulators to block Microsoft from closing its $68.7 billion deal to buy video game maker Activision Blizzard
1970-01-01 08:00
US sending F-16 fighter jets to protect ships from Iranian seizures in Gulf region
A senior defense official says the U.S. is beefing up its use of fighter jets around the strategic Strait of Hormuz to protect ships from Iranian seizures
1970-01-01 08:00
US to reopen review of Nevada geothermal plant near endangered toad while legal battle is on hold
Federal officials have decided to reconsider the 2021 environmental review that cleared the way for construction of a geothermal power plant in Nevada where an endangered toad lives
1970-01-01 08:00
Brazil wants 10-year pause on deep sea mining as UN agency under pressure to draft regulations
Brazil is urging a 10-year precautionary pause on deep sea mining in international waters just days after companies and countries were allowed to start applying for provisional licenses
1970-01-01 08:00
GOP attorneys general shift the battle over affirmative action to the workplace
Thirteen Republican state attorneys general are cautioning CEOs of the 100 biggest U.S. companies on the legal consequences for using race as a factor in hiring and employment practices
1970-01-01 08:00
Former Charlotte Observer Publisher Rolfe Neill dies at age 90
The publisher of The Charlotte Observer for over two decades has died
1970-01-01 08:00
India's Modi and France's Macron agree on defense ties but stand apart on Ukraine
India is close to buying new French warplanes and submarines and played a starring role in France’s Bastille Day celebrations Friday
1970-01-01 08:00
Disney asks a judge to toss a lawsuit from board of DeSantis appointees
Disney has asked a Florida judge to toss out a lawsuit filed by a board governing Disney World that is made up of Gov. Ron DeSantis’ appointees
1970-01-01 08:00
Movies and TV shows affected by Hollywood actors and screenwriters' strikes
Hollywood productions and promotional tours around the world have been put on indefinite hold as actors join writers on the picket lines
1970-01-01 08:00
Las Vegas police officer found guilty in string of brazen casino heists could get life sentence
A federal jury has found a Las Vegas police officer guilty of stealing nearly $165,000 in three casino heists
1970-01-01 08:00