Debt-plagued Zambia reaches deal with China, other nations to rework $6.3B in loans, French say
The French government says that Zambia has reached a deal with China and several other government creditors to restructure $6.3 billion in loans
2023-06-23 03:19
Backlash to data centers prompts political upset in northern Virginia
The tech industry’s drive to dot the Virginia landscape with data centers may have hit a snag this week in Prince William County
2023-06-23 03:18
In the effort to reopen I-95 in Philadelphia, crews get some help from a NASCAR fan
The race to reopen a stretch of Interstate 95 in Philadelphia is getting a boost from a truck-mounted jet dryer that’s normally used to keep moisture off the track at the Pocono Raceway
2023-06-23 02:57
Consumers are spending, but Wall Street and businesses expect a tighter squeeze ahead
Macy’s, Target and Dollar General are warning investors their sales will suffer this year as consumers shift spending to essentials
2023-06-23 02:28
Biden Says Dictator Remark About Xi Hasn’t Undermined Relations
President Joe Biden said his remarks referring to Chinese leader Xi Jinping as a dictator haven’t undermined efforts
2023-06-23 02:17
Microsoft Says Even Rival Sony Had No Concern Over Activision Deal
Microsoft Corp. began its court fight with the Federal Trade Commission over the $69 billion purchase of Activision
2023-06-23 01:57
Traders Bet BOE Is Far From Done After Surprise Half-Point Hike
Traders are adding to bets that the Bank of England’s unexpectedly large interest-rate hike won’t be its last.
2023-06-23 01:20
FDA warns stores to stop selling Elf Bar, the top disposable e-cigarette in the US
U.S. regulators have sent warning letters to dozens of retailers selling fruity disposable e-cigarettes, including the current best-selling brand, Elf Bar
2023-06-23 01:15
May home sales inch higher with record-few on the market and biggest annual price drop since 2011
Sales of previously occupied U.S. homes edged higher in May and the national median sale price posted its biggest annual drop in more than a decade, even as the supply of available properties sank to an all-time low
2023-06-23 00:57
RTÉ admits overpaying Late Late show host Ryan Tubridy
The Irish broadcaster has admitted the top presenter was paid €345k more than was declared publicly.
2023-06-23 00:54
Vice Media, once worth billions, set to be acquired out of bankruptcy by its creditors for $225 million
Vice Media, the once-high flying digital media company valued at billions of dollars, is set to be acquired out of bankruptcy by three investment companies, including Fortress Investment Group, for $225 million.
2023-06-23 00:29
China formally protests Biden's depiction of its leader as an out-of-touch 'dictator'
China says it has registered a formal protest over President Joe Biden's description of China's leader as a dictator
2023-06-23 00:22