Las Vegas ballpark pitch revives debate over public funding for sports stadiums
The proposal to help finance a new ballpark for Major League Baseball's Athletics in Las Vegas has revived nationwide debates about public funding for private stadiums, pitting Nevada’s powerful tourism industry and labor unions against some progressive groups raising concerns about ceding tax revenue when services such as public schools are funded below the national average
1970-01-01 08:00
Three sand cat kittens born at North Carolina Zoo
Animal lovers can now witness three times the cuteness at the North Carolina Zoo.
1970-01-01 08:00
UBS considers delaying results after Credit Suisse rescue - FT
UBS is considering delaying its quarterly results at least until the end of August, as the Swiss banking
1970-01-01 08:00
Slow start to New York's legal pot market leaves farmers holding the bag
New York's fledgling marijuana market doesn't have enough licensed retailers to sell the 300,000 pounds (136,000 kilograms) of cannabis grown by farmers in the state
1970-01-01 08:00
China accuses US of 'provocation' after near collision of warships
China's defense minister on Sunday accused the United States and its allies of trying to destabilize the Indo-Pacific -- just hours after warships from the two countries were involved in a near collision.
1970-01-01 08:00
Airlines Bask in Sky-High Summer Fares While Airports Stay Stuck
Soaring ticket prices are lining the pockets of the world’s biggest airlines, providing balm to the economic wounds
1970-01-01 08:00
Overseas Hong Kongers carry Tiananmen's torch as vigils to remember massacre victims are snuffed out back home
Hong Kongers living overseas are helping to keep the flame of remembrance alive for the victims of China's Tiananmen massacre as authorities in a city that once hosted huge annual vigils continue to stamp out dissent.
1970-01-01 08:00
Shangri-La Latest: Nobel Winner Calls for US-China Engagement
Defense chiefs from around the world gathered in Singapore for Asia’s largest security forum to discuss major threats
1970-01-01 08:00
China Defense Chief Slams US, Vows Beijing Will Defend Interests
China’s Defense Minister Li Shangfu used a speech in Singapore to attack US strategy toward the Indo-Pacific, saying
1970-01-01 08:00
New Hampshire veteran accused of calling in threat to kill sitting US senator
A veteran from New Hampshire has been charged with threatening to kill a sitting US senator by phone, stating he was angry over the politician's alleged handling of veteran benefit programs, according to federal authorities.
1970-01-01 08:00
Stephen Strasburg's Contract Is Officially the Worst in MLB History
Stephen Strasburg may never pitch again. His contract is officially the worst in MLB history.
1970-01-01 08:00
Heat vs. Nuggets prediction and odds for Game 2 of the NBA Finals
The Nuggets drew first blood in the 2023 NBA Finals, taking a 1-0 series lead against the Heat at home by way of a 104-93 game.Denver kept Miami at arm's length for much of the game as neither team shot all that well from the perimeter. However, Nikola Jokic was in control of the entire gam...
1970-01-01 08:00