Japanese boy-band production company sets up panel to compensate sexual assault victims
The Japanese boys-band production company at the center of an unfolding sexual abuse scandal, Johnny & Associates, has selected three former judges to head its effort to compensate hundreds of victims
2023-09-13 20:29
BP leader is the latest to resign over questions about personal conduct
Global energy giant BP is scurrying to find a new chief executive after CEO Bernard Looney became the latest corporate leader to step down amid questions about his personal conduct
2023-09-13 18:28
Stock market today: Asian shares slide after tech, rising oil prices drag Wall St lower
Shares have declined in Asia after falling on Wall Street ahead of a highly anticipated report on U.S. inflation due later in the day
2023-09-13 15:29
Higher investment means Hyundai could get $2.1 billion in aid to make electric cars in Georgia
Georgia will give Hyundai Motor Group a projected $2.1 billion in tax breaks and other incentives to build electric cars and batteries in the state
2023-09-13 13:51
China's 'full-time children' move back in with parents, take on chores as good jobs grow scarce
A record of more than one in five young Chinese are out of work, their career ambitions derailed by a depressed job market as the economy struggles to regain momentum after its long bout with COVID-19
2023-09-13 12:55
Drew Barrymore dropped as National Book Awards host after her talk show resumes during strike
The National Book Awards have dropped Drew Barrymore as the host for this year’s ceremony, a day after her talk show taped its first episode since the Hollywood writers strike began
2023-09-13 07:28
US says Elon Musk should not be immune to testifying about the former Twitter
The U.S. government says the former Twitter’s request to end oversight of its data privacy and security practices is “meritless” and owner Elon Musk should not be immune to testifying about the company since he has “first-hand knowledge” of the conduct being investigated
2023-09-13 07:16
CDC panel recommends updated COVID vaccines. Shots could be ready this week
Americans may soon be able to get an updated COVID-19 vaccine
2023-09-13 04:54
FBI investigates cybersecurity issue at MGM Resorts while casinos and hotels stay open across US
Casino operator MGM Resorts International says resorts are open despite a cybersecurity issue that led to the shutdown of its computer systems across the U.S. The FBI on Tuesday characterized its investigation as ongoing but offered no additional information
2023-09-13 04:18
Missouri's pro sports teams push to get legal sports gambling on 2024 ballot
A coalition of professional sports teams in Missouri is backing a new proposal to put the legalization of sports betting on the 2024 ballot
2023-09-13 02:58
Defense Department awards $20.6 million to support nickel prospecting in Minnesota and Michigan
The Department of Defense has awarded $20.6 million to developers of the proposed Talon nickel mine in Minnesota under a program to strengthen domestic supply chains for critical minerals
2023-09-13 02:46
Ford announces leadership changes, adding more family to the mix
Ford says the great-great-granddaughter and great-great-grandson of founder Henry Ford would be taking on leadership roles in the company
2023-09-13 01:25