DeSantis' retaliation against Disney hurts Florida, former governors and lawmakers say
A group of mostly Republican former high-level government officials is calling Gov_ Ron DeSantis' takeover of Disney World’s governing district “severely damaging to the political, social, and economic fabric of the State.”
2023-08-07 00:58
Musk says his cage fight with Zuckerberg will be streamed on X
Elon Musk says his potential in-person fight with Mark Zuckerberg would be streamed live on his social media site X, formerly known as Twitter
2023-08-07 00:53
Warner Bros. Pictures’ “Barbie” and Director Greta Gerwig Make History Together as the Box Office Sensation Passes a Billion Dollars Worldwide
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2023-08-07 00:48
'Barbie' makes history with $1 billion at the box office
"Barbie" has answered the billion-dollar question with a resounding "yes." Barely three weeks into its run, writer-director Greta Gerwig's blockbuster has raked in an astounding $1.03 billion at the global box office, Warner Bros. reports. This makes Gerwig the first female director with a billion-dollar movie.
2023-08-06 23:48
Former Treasury secretaries react to US credit downgrade
The US economy is resilient, but policymakers need to take the long view on the country's fiscal challenges, three former Treasury secretaries told CNN's Fareed Zakaria.
2023-08-06 22:47
The EPA's ambitious plan to cut auto emissions to slow climate change runs into skepticism
The U.S. government’s most ambitious plan ever to slash planet-warming greenhouse gas emissions from passenger vehicles faces skepticism about how realistic it is and whether it goes far enough
2023-08-06 22:26
Ahead of two key inflation reports, what would a soft landing look like exactly?
The case for a US recession has been slowly collapsing as inflation eases and the economy holds remarkably steady, despite 11 interest rate hikes since the Federal Reserve began its latest battle against inflation in March 2022.
2023-08-06 19:49
Iraq blocks Telegram app, cites personal data violations
BAGHDAD Iraq's telecoms ministry said it has blocked the Telegram messaging app over national security concerns and in
2023-08-06 19:21
DeSantis' 'openly hostile' politics is costing Florida millions
A slew of new bills signed into law by Republican Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has draped the Sunshine State in controversy, spurring protests, lawsuits and travel advisories warning the state is "openly hostile" toward people of color, immigrants, women and LGBTQ+ community members.
2023-08-06 17:18
Australia announces tax adviser crackdown after PwC tax leak scandal
By Lewis Jackson SYDNEY Australia will drastically tighten penalties for promoters of dodgy tax schemes and beef up
2023-08-06 10:23
Oregon extends crab fishing restrictions to protect whales from getting caught in trap ropes
Oregon has extended rules restricting the number of crab traps in the water and how deep they can drop in the late-season months when humpback whales are more likely to swim there
2023-08-06 05:45
Wells Fargo says missing deposits glitch is resolved
The Wells Fargo glitch that made some customers' direct deposits disappear from their bank accounts is over, the bank said on Saturday.
2023-08-06 04:25