Mexican magnate's firm says it's too poor to pay US bondholders the tens of millions owed
The company run by Mexican TV, retail and banking magnate Ricardo Salinas Pliego says it has failed to reach agreement with bondholders in the United States who are owed tens of millions of dollars in past-due payments
1970-01-01 08:00
Why South Africa regrets its post-apartheid liberal asylum laws
Tough proposals will have far-reaching consequences for foreign nationals who seek refuge in the country.
1970-01-01 08:00
China’s Economic Activity Mixed as Beijing Steps Up Support
China’s economic activity was mixed in October as consumer spending and industrial output picked up, while investment growth
1970-01-01 08:00
Why Buffy Sainte-Marie's 'pretendian' case strikes a nerve
The folk singer is the latest, and biggest, name caught up in questions around indigenous identity.
1970-01-01 08:00
A Brief History of Black Friday
It’s the unofficial start of the holiday shopping season, but where did this tradition start? And just how big is it?
1970-01-01 08:00
Lease of Gulf waters delayed by whale protection debate must continue, court rules
A federal appeals court has ordered the Biden administration to carry on with an auction of oil and gas drilling leases for Gulf of Mexico waters in 37 days — rejecting arguments by environmentalists
1970-01-01 08:00
Work resumes at Montana mine where 24-year-old worker was killed in machinery accident
Work has resumed at a precious metals mine in south-central Montana a day after an Idaho man died in an underground machinery accident
1970-01-01 08:00
Chevron reviewing options for East Texas assets after shale acquisitions
By Sabrina Valle, Shariq Khan and David French Chevron Corp said it is evaluating options for around 70,000
1970-01-01 08:00
NBA rumors: Could the Knicks risk it all for a Zach LaVine trade?
Would the New York Knicks risk going all-in on a Zach LaVine trade?
1970-01-01 08:00
US House moves to avert shutdown with short-term deal
The new Speaker Mike Johnson faces his first major test, as lawmakers approve the funding measure.
1970-01-01 08:00
Google CEO Sundar Pichai returns to court to defend internet company for second time in two weeks
Google CEO Sundar Pichai on Tuesday was summoned to federal court for the second time in two weeks to testify in an antitrust trial threatening to topple a pillar of an internet empire that he helped build
1970-01-01 08:00
Judge's ruling advances plan to restructure $10 billion debt of Puerto Rico's power company
A federal judge has tentatively approved a portion of the newest plan to restructure $10 billion of debt owed by Puerto Rico’s power company amid heated negotiations between creditors and the U.S. territory’s government
1970-01-01 08:00