U.S. Senate Majority Leader Schumer says he is grateful for a stronger statement from China condemning the deadly Hamas attack on Israel issued during his visit to Beijing that included a lengthy meeting with President Xi JinpingBEIJING...
Hollywood writers have voted almost unanimously to approve the contract agreement reached by their union leaders that ended a strike after nearly five monthsLOS ANGELES -- LOS ANGELES (AP) — Hollywood writers have voted almost unanimously...
Joby Aviation is working to develop electric-powered aircraft that will take off and land like a helicopter but fly like a small planeThe notion that hundreds or even thousands of electric-powered air taxis could be whisking people...
Share prices have opened little changed after the the Israeli government declared war following deadly attacks by Hamas from the Gaza StripBANGKOK -- Share prices were mixed on Monday after the Israeli government declared war following...
Major airlines are suspending flights to Israel after it formally declared war following a massive attack by HamasMajor airlines have suspended flights in and out of Israel after the nation declared war following a massive attack by...
Claudia Goldin, a Harvard University professor, was awarded the Nobel economics prize for research that helps explain why women around the world are less likely than men to work and to earn less money when they doSTOCKHOLM -- Claudia...
The International Monetary Fund and World Bank are holding their annual meeting in Morocco, one month after an earthquake killed nearly 3,000 people in the North African countryMARRAKECH, Morocco -- Less than a two-hour drive from...
The Powerball jackpot has climbed to an estimated $1.55 billion for Monday night’s drawing after no one matched the game’s six numbers for the giant prize SaturdayDES MOINES, Iowa -- The Powerball jackpot has climbed to an estimated...
Splashy advertising featuring football star Tom Brady and comedian Larry David was shown to jurors as prosecutors launched a historic fraud case against cryptocurrency maven Sam Bankman-FriedNEW YORK -- Splashy advertisements featuring...
An image of King Charles III will soon appear on Australian coins, more than a year after the death of his mother Queen Elizabeth IICANBERRA, Australia -- An image of King Charles III will soon appear on Australian coins, more than...
Britain’s main opposition Labour Party says that if it wins power, it will appoint a “COVID corruption commissioner” to try and recoup some of the billions lost to fraud and waste during the pandemicLIVERPOOL, England -- Britain’s...
Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway continued selling off more of its HP Inc. shares this week at a loss and dropped its stake below 10% of the maker of printers and computersWarren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway continued...
Shares in Scandinavian Airlines have dropped more than 90% after the ailing carrier announced new shareholders in a restructuring scheme that will see the company delisted and existing ownership stakes erasedCOPENHAGEN, Denmark --...
“The Exorcist: Believer” took possession of the weekend box office with a North American opening of $27.2 millionLOS ANGELES -- LOS ANGELES (AP) — “The Exorcist: Believer” drove out all foes at the box office, but its numbers...
Lexington Candy Shop has had a line outside for over a year since a TikTok of its Coke float went viralNEW YORK -- The Lexington Candy Shop in New York City has served burgers, fries and shakes to hungry patrons for decades. Last remodeled...
The area around the historic Maui town largely destroyed by wildfire two months ago has begun welcoming back travelersHONOLULU -- The area around the Maui town largely destroyed by wildfire two months ago began welcoming back Travelers...
American babies and toddlers with disabilities are entitled to publicly funded therapies known as Early Intervention, since all U.S. states and territories accept federal funding for this programCHICAGO -- Alexander watches Paw Patrol...
Finland and Estonia say the undersea Balticconnector gas pipeline running between the two countries across the Baltic Sea has been temporarily taken out of service due to a suspected leakHELSINKI -- Finland and Estonia said Sunday...
A decapitated banana plant is almost useless, an inconvenience to the farmer who must uproot it and lay its dismembered parts as mulchMUKONO, Uganda -- A decapitated banana plant is almost useless, an inconvenience to the farmer who...
U.S. investigators have confirmed that a mechanical issue caused the seaplane crash that killed 10 people off an island in Washington state last yearSEATTLE -- U.S. investigators have confirmed that a mechanical issue caused the seaplane...
Nearly three months after severe flooding inundated Vermont’s capital city, Montpelier is celebrating how much progress has been made with a two-day reopening eventMONTPELIER, Vt. -- Nearly three months after severe flooding inundated...