MLB trade grades: Why the Mets won the David Robertson deal
Seven games back in the National League Wild Card race, the New York Mets opted to trade closer David Robertson to the division-rival Miami Marlins for two prospects. So who won the trade?First things first: David Robertson might be the Mets' MVP this season.After superstar closer Edwin...
1970-01-01 08:00
Fukushima plant official says the coming release of treated water a milestone for decommissioning
A top official in charge of the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant says an upcoming release of the treated radioactive water into sea more than 12 years after the meltdown disaster marks “a milestone."
1970-01-01 08:00
An inflation gauge that is closely tracked by the Fed falls to its lowest level in more than 2 years
A measure of consumer prices that is closely monitored by the Federal Reserve fell last month to its lowest level since March 2021, the latest sign that inflation in the United States is steadily cooling from its once-painful highs
1970-01-01 08:00
Man who drove through a Black Lives Matter protest and killed a demonstrator agrees to plea deal
Three years after a protester was fatally hit by a car during a Black Lives Matter protest in Seattle, the person responsible agreed to a plea deal on Thursday.
1970-01-01 08:00
Six players Real Madrid gave up on and sold too soon
Six players, including Arjen Robben and Mesur Ozil, that could have offered more to Real Madrid were they given the chance to stay at the club longer.
1970-01-01 08:00
Poland's lawmakers approve a divisive law on Russian influence
Poland's lawmakers have voted to approve an amended but divisive law on Russian influences believed to be targeting the opposition and criticized by the U.S. and the European Union
1970-01-01 08:00
Biogen to bulk up rare disease treatments with $7 billion Reata acquisition
Alzheimer’s treatment developer Biogen is spending more than $7 billion to buy Reata Pharmaceuticals and bolster its rare disease treatments
1970-01-01 08:00
Putin woos African leaders at a summit in Russia with promises of expanding trade and other ties
Russian President Vladimir Putin is courting leaders from Africa at a summit, hailing the continent’s growing role in global affairs and offering to expand political and business ties
1970-01-01 08:00
Mega Millions jackpot at $910 million for Friday night's drawing
The Mega Millions jackpot stands at $910 million for Friday night's drawing, which would be the fifth-largest jackpot in the game's history if one person matches all six numbers.
1970-01-01 08:00
Ford recalls 870K F-150 pickups in US because parking brakes can turn on unexpectedly
Ford is recalling more than 870,000 F-150 pickup trucks in the U.S. because the electric parking brakes can turn on unexpectedly
1970-01-01 08:00
What to know as recreational marijuana becomes legal in Minnesota on Aug. 1
Minnesotans can legally possess and grow their own marijuana for recreational purposes starting Tuesday, Aug. 1, subject to limits meant to keep a lid on things while the state sets up a full-blown legal cannabis industry
1970-01-01 08:00
Iain Hughes: Charity swimmer confirmed dead as body found
The body of Iain Hughes, who went missing in the English Channel, was found in waters near Belgium.
1970-01-01 08:00