Ugandan climate activist Vanessa Nakate slammed world leaders who persist in backing new fossil fuel projects despite science warnings that this will push temperatures across the planet to dangerous highsSHARM EL-SHEIKH, Egypt -- Ugandan...
Kevin Costner can comfortably boast of being television's biggest star right nowNEW YORK -- Kevin Costner's Paramount epic “Yellowstone” reached 12.1 million viewers for the opening night of its fifth season on Sunday,...
Sam Bankman-Fried received numerous plaudits as he rapidly achieved superstar status as the head of cryptocurrency exchange FTX: the savior of crypto, the newest force in Democratic politics and potentially the world’s first trillionaireNEW...
Estee Lauder is acquiring luxury powerhouse Tom Ford in a deal valued at $2.8 billionThe Estee Lauder Cos. is acquiring luxury powerhouse Tom Ford in a deal valued at $2.8 billion, marking the beauty firm’s biggest acquisition yet....
Albania’s prime minister says Britain is carrying out a “calculated attack” on his country by blaming it for the increased number of immigrants crossing the English Channel illegallyTIRANA, Albania -- Albania’s prime minister...
Ballot measures to build more affordable housing and protect tenants from soaring rent increases were plentiful and fared well in last week’s midterm electionsSAN FRANCISCO -- Ballot measures in the U.S. to build more affordable...
The new Toyota gas-electric Prius hybrid not only comes with more power, acceleration and driving rangeTOKYO -- The new Toyota gas-electric Prius hybrid not only comes with more power, acceleration and driving range. It’s also more...
The Boston Globe named Nancy Barnes as its next editor Monday, elevating a woman to serve in the top job for the first time in the newspaper’s 150-year historyBOSTON -- The Boston Globe named Nancy Barnes as its next editor on Monday,...
Inflation helped fuel government turnover across the world, some experts said.As the midterm elections begin, sky-high prices for essentials like food and gasoline have become a major line of criticism leveled at Democrats, who control...
As more offices ask corporate employees to return to physical offices, women are taking on increased costs. After two and a half years of working remotely, Lisa*, 34, had to meet with clients in-person for the first time this month....
The job cuts at Microsoft came across various positions, levels and geographic regions.Microsoft announced layoffs on Monday for nearly 1,000 employees worldwide, the company confirmed to ABC News.The move marks the latest sign of...
Two people have tried in vain to glue themselves to Edvard Munch’s 1893 masterpiece “The Scream” at a museum in Norway's capitalCOPENHAGEN, Denmark -- Norwegian police said two climate activists tried in vain Friday to glue...
Brazil, South Africa, India and China have voiced their opposition to plans for climate-related tariffs such as those currently being discussed by the European UnionSHARM EL-SHEIKH, Egypt -- The Latest on COP27, the United Nations...
A show of prison artwork by a Russian arms trader serving 25 years in the United States and the focus of speculation about a prisoner swap that could free WBNA star Brittney Griner has opened at the upper chamber of the Russian parliamentMOSCOW...
Gas prices differ significantly in the states with tight races. After nearly 100 consecutive days of falling gas prices, fuel costs have spiked in recent weeks.This time, the price increase coincides with the lead up to the midterm...
Years in the works, a massive petrochemical refinery in western Pennsylvania fed by the vast natural gas reservoir underneath Appalachia is fully operationalMONACA, Pa. -- Years in the works, a massive petrochemical refinery in western...
Spirit Airlines shareholders are approving a $3.8 billion sale of the company to JetBlue AirwaysSpirit Airlines shareholders voted Wednesday to accept a $3.8 billion buyout from JetBlue Airways, but the deal could still face a challenge...
Wall Street rallied Friday, but only after yo-yoing several timesNEW YORK -- Stocks rallied Friday, but only after yo-yoing several times, as Wall Street struggled with what to make of the latest reading on the U.S. jobs market and...
British climate activists say they are suspending a days-long protest that has clogged a major highway around LondonLONDON -- British climate activists who have blocked roads and splattered artworks with soup said Friday they are suspending...
Indonesia has signed deals with international lenders and major economies that will bring billions of dollars in funding to help the country increase its use of renewable energyNUSA DUA, Indonesia -- Indonesia signed deals with international...
Twitter’s relaunched premium service — which grants blue-check “verification” labels to anyone willing to pay $8 a month — is unavailable after the social media platform was flooded by a wave of imposter accounts approved...