New York City appoints its first Latino police commissioner Edward Caban
New York City has appointed its first Latino police commissioner as authorities work to diversify leadership of the country's largest department and curb the city's crime rate.
1970-01-01 08:00
Nigeria's so-called tax collectors: Menacing and mafia-like
The tax system is opaque - and abused, with politicians and private citizens lining their pockets.
1970-01-01 08:00
'Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One' clocks in $80 million at the box office in 5-day opening
Tom Cruise has been on a mission to encourage fans to go to the movies to see not just his latest, "Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One," but all the movies coming out this summer.
1970-01-01 08:00
Chandrayaan-3: India set to launch historic Moon mission
If Chandrayaan-3 succeeds, India will be the first to land near the Moon's little-explored south pole.
1970-01-01 08:00
In 'Mission: Impossible -- Dead Reckoning,' Tom Cruise accomplishes 'Part One' of his mission
After his save-the-movie-business heroics with "Top Gun: Maverick," saving the world seems like a relatively simple task for Tom Cruise in "Mission: Impossible -- Dead Reckoning Part One." Happily, he has some splendid help this time around, in that rare 2023 summer movie that has the scope and heft -- with a timely AI threat -- to support its "To be continued" framework.
1970-01-01 08:00
UAW wants EPA to soften vehicle emissions plan
WASHINGTON The United Auto Workers union on Friday called on the Biden administration to soften its proposed vehicle
1970-01-01 08:00
Tesla wants EPA to finalize tougher vehicle emissions rules
By David Shepardson WASHINGTON (Reuters) -Tesla wants the Biden administration to finalize more stringent vehicle emissions limits than those proposed
1970-01-01 08:00
GM says it could face compliance challenges under new emissions rules
WASHINGTON General Motors Co said on Wednesday it could face compliance challenges under the Environmental Protection Agency's proposed
1970-01-01 08:00
Lawsuit alleges Harvard gives preferential treatment to legacy admissions, who are 'overwhelmingly' White
Three minority advocacy groups are suing Harvard University's governing body, accusing the school of discrimination by giving preferential treatment to children of wealthy donors and alumni, and are citing the recent US Supreme Court ruling that gutted affirmative action to bolster their lawsuit.
1970-01-01 08:00
Solomon Islands country profile
Provides an overview of Solomon Islands, including key facts about this Pacific island nation.
1970-01-01 08:00
EU court finds Ireland failed to follow nature laws
The European Court of Justice rules that Ireland was not doing enough to protect hundreds of sites.
1970-01-01 08:00
Tom Cruise and the 'Mission Impossible: Dead Reckoning Part One' cast discuss that stunt, Covid and the franchise's future
After Covid setbacks, the spy franchise returns to new heights. Cruise, director Christopher McQuarrie and cast unpack their high-octane new film.
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