Several thousand climate activists blocked a Dutch highway on Saturday in anger at billions of euros in government subsidies for industries that use oil, coal and gasTHE HAGUE, Netherlands -- Several thousand climate activists blocked...
The Group of 20 of the world’s leading economies is welcoming the African Union as a permanent memberNAIROBI, Kenya -- The group of the world's 20 leading economies is welcoming the African Union as a permanent member, a powerful...
The death toll from severe flooding in central Greece has increased to 10 people, while another four remain missing, Greece’s climate crisis and civil protection minister says, as rescue crews in helicopters and boats are ferrying...
The Group of 20 top world economies have welcomed the African Union as a member, adding momentum to India's drive to give a greater voice to the Global South as host of this year’s annual summitNEW DELHI -- The Group of 20 top...
Travelers to Greece’s popular island destinations will face disruptions next week because of a 24-hour strike by ferry crews on Sept. 13ATHENS, Greece -- Travelers to Greece's popular island destinations will face disruptions...
All 50 states, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico have reached an agreement in principle with Google to settle a lawsuit filed in 2021 over the tech giant’s alleged monopolistic control of the distribution of apps for the software...
A man who fatally shot a former girlfriend and her grandmother outside an Indiana automotive seating plant was sentenced to 110 years in prisonFRANKFORT, Ind. -- A man who fatally shot a former girlfriend and her grandmother outside...
The Environmental Protection Agency is delaying plans to tighten air quality standards for smog despite a recommendation by a scientific advisory panel to lower air pollution limits to protect public healthWASHINGTON -- The Environmental...
Charles Schwab plans to cut jobs and close or downsize some corporate offices as part of company efforts to reduce operating costs, the financial services firm said in a Monday regulatory filingNEW YORK -- Charles Schwab plans to cut...
Apple has lost around $200 billion in market capitalization over several days as tensions between the U.S. and China rise, with several media outlets reporting this week that the iPhone maker is being singled out by BeijingApple has...
Thousands Cash App and Square customers were unable to access their accounts or send money Thursday and early Friday due to system outages impacting both payment servicesNEW YORK -- Thousands Cash App and Square customers were unable...
Elon Musk's social media platform formerly known as Twitter has sued the state of California over a law requiring social media companies to publish their policies for removing offending material such as hate speech, misinformation...
When SAG-AFTRA announced a strike this summer, Cameron Bailey, the longtime chief executive of the Toronto International Film Festival, dusted off his COVID-19 playbookTORONTO -- When the Hollywood actors union announced a strike this...
Grocers Kroger and Albertsons are selling more than 400 stores and other assets to C&S Wholesale Grocers in an approximately $1.9 billion deal as part of their efforts to complete their mergerKroger and Albertsons will sell more...
Sandwich chain Subway said Thursday it will be sold to Roark Capital, a private equity firm with expertise in restaurant managementSubway said Thursday it will be sold to Roark Capital, a private equity firm with expertise in restaurant...
U.S. home loan applications are the lowest in decades as evidence mounts that rising mortgage rates and home prices are shutting out many aspiring homeownersLOS ANGELES -- U.S. home loan applications are the lowest in decades as evidence...
Stocks are drifting higher, but not by enough to knock Wall Street off course for its first losing week in the last threeNEW YORK -- Stocks are drifting higher Friday, but not by enough to knock Wall Street off course for its first...
Sweden isn't the place that connoisseurs would define as prime wine country and its commercial vineyards are still tiny compared to France, Italy or SpainNYHAMNSLÄGE, Sweden -- It’s mid-afternoon in late summer and a fresh...
The maker of an extremely spicy tortilla chip says it is working to remove the product from stores as Massachusetts authorities investigate the death of a teen whose family pointed to the One Chip Challenge popularized as a dare on...
Australia and the Philippines have elevated their seven-decade ties to a strategic level to broaden an alliance underpinned by their rejection of China’s increasingly provocative actions in the disputed South China SeaMANILA, Philippines...
South Dakota regulators have denied a construction permit to a carbon dioxide pipeline projectSouth Dakota regulators on Wednesday denied a construction permit for a carbon dioxide pipeline project, one month after a North Dakota panel...
