Why are fast food giants being sued? Burger King, McDonalds, Taco Bell and Wendy's face 375% increase in class action lawsuits
Many of America's best known brands face multi-million dollar lawsuits over claims that they misled customers
2023-09-04 16:50
The Turkish president is to meet Putin with the aim of reviving the Ukraine grain export deal
The presidents of Russia and Turkey are meeting on Monday, with Turkish leader Recep Tayyip Erdogan seeking to persuade Russia to revive an agreement that allowed Ukraine to export grain and other commodities from three Black Sea ports despite the war
2023-09-04 16:25
France's waning influence in coup-hit Africa appears clear while few remember their former colonizer
The era of France’s arm-twisting interventionism in Africa may finally be over
2023-09-04 15:49
1st Africa Climate Summit opens as hard-hit continent of 1.3 billion demands more say and financing
The first African Climate Summit is opening as heads of state and others assert a stronger voice on a global issue that affects the continent of 1.3 billion people the most, even as they contribute to it the least
2023-09-04 15:20
UAE creates federal authority for 'commercial gaming' as casino giants flock to Gulf Arab nation
The United Arab Emirates has created a federal authority to potentially run a national lottery and what it describes as “commercial gaming,” likely a sign that it is on the verge of allowing gambling as major casino operators flock to the Gulf Arab nation
2023-09-04 12:25
Stock market today: Asian shares surge after Wall St gains on signs the US jobs market is cooling
Stocks are higher in Asia after Wall Street was boosted by a report that signaled the U.S. jobs market, while still healthy, is showing some signs of cooling
2023-09-04 11:57
Israel's prime minister pitches fiber optic cable idea to link Asia and the Middle East to Europe
Israel’s prime minister is floating the idea of building infrastructure projects such as a fiber optic cable linking countries in Asia and the Arabian Peninsula with Europe through Israel and Cyprus
2023-09-04 08:48
Renault cannot afford discount race with Tesla, Chinese peers, executive says
MUNICH Renault cannot afford to enter a discount race with Tesla or Chinese rivals, the French carmaker's head
2023-09-04 05:20
Disney wants to narrow the scope of its lawsuit against DeSantis to free speech claim
Disney wants to narrow the scope of its federal lawsuit against Gov. Ron DeSantis to just a free speech claim that the Florida governor retaliated against the company because of its public opposition to a state law banning classroom lessons on sexual orientation and gender identity in early grades
2023-09-04 01:20
Students transform their drab dorm rooms into comfy living spaces
A studded headboard for your dorm bed
2023-09-03 21:17
Russia attacks a Ukrainian port before key grain deal talks between Putin and Turkey's president
Two people have been hospitalized following a 3 ½-hour Russian drone barrage against port infrastructure in Ukraine’s Odesa region
2023-09-03 18:46
What's at stake when Turkey's leader meets Putin in a bid to reestablish the Black Sea grain deal
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan will meet with Vladimir Putin in a bid to persuade the Russian leader to rejoin the Black Sea grain deal that Moscow broke off from in July
2023-09-03 14:27