Forensic audit into Lebanon's central bank reveals misconduct and 'illegitimate' commissions
A forensic audit into Lebanon’s central bank by a New York-based company has revealed yearslong misconduct by the bank’s former governor and $111 million in “illegitimate commissions.”
2023-08-12 01:49
Italy gets back 266 antiquities from New York seizures and Houston museum
Italy is celebrating the return of 266 antiquities that were looted and sold to museums and private collectors in the United States
2023-08-12 01:27
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos buys home in Miami's 'billionaire bunker.' Tom Brady will be his neighbor
The founder of Amazon is buying a home on an exclusive barrier island in Miami where he'll be neighbors with Tom Brady, Ivanka Trump and her husband, Jared Kushner
2023-08-12 00:54
US government sanctions Russians on the board of Alfa Group in response to war in Ukraine
The U.S. Treasury Department has imposed financial sanctions against four Russians on the board of Alfa Group
2023-08-11 23:57
Foundations seek to advance AI for good — and also protect the world from its threats
While technology experts sound the alarm on the pace of artificial intelligence development, philanthropists — including long-established foundations and tech billionaires — have been responding with an uptick in grants
2023-08-11 23:47
In the twilight of the muscle car era, demand for the new 486-horsepower V-8 Ford Mustang is roaring
Ford says it will start shipping new versions of the Mustang muscle car next week, and more than two thirds of the orders are for 5-liter V-8 engines
2023-08-11 23:46
Insurers won't cover new Alzheimer's treatment for some customers
Some private insurers are balking at paying for the first drug fully approved to slow mental decline in Alzheimer’s patients
2023-08-11 22:27
Celebrity hair, makeup and nail stylists: How the Hollywood strikes have affected glam squads
A world of hair, makeup and manicurists have been idled by the Hollywood strikes at a time when they were still rebuilding from the covid shutdowns
2023-08-11 22:26
Wholesale inflation in US edged up in July from low levels
Wholesale price increases in the United States picked up slightly in July yet still suggested that inflationary pressures have eased this year since reaching alarming heights in 2022
2023-08-11 20:56
Severe floods in China's northern province killed 29 and caused tens of billions of economic losses
Severe floods in China’s northern province of Hebei brought by the remnants of Typhoon Doksuri this month killed at least 29 people and caused tens of billions in economic losses
2023-08-11 20:17
Doctors in England walk off job again as pay dispute with UK government shows no progress
Tens of thousands of doctors in England have walked off the job for another four-day stretch, with growing concerns that their bitter pay dispute with the British government will drag on into the winter
2023-08-11 18:56
Malaysia organizer seeks $2.7 million from British band whose gay kiss got a music festival canceled
The organizer of a Malaysian music festival is seeking $2.7 million in losses from British band The 1975 over a breach of contract
2023-08-11 18:52