Judge tosses charges against executive in South Carolina nuclear debacle, but case may not be over
A judge has ordered criminal charges dropped against the final executive accused of lying about problems building two nuclear reactors in South Carolina that were abandoned without generating a watt of power
2023-08-04 01:46
US military may put armed troops on commercial ships in Strait of Hormuz to stop Iran seizures
The U.S. military is considering putting armed personnel on commercial ships traveling through the Strait of Hormuz, in what would be an unheard of action aimed at stopping Iran from seizing and harassing civilian vessels
2023-08-04 00:55
Does being in a good mood make you more generous? Researchers say yes and charities should take note
Those ads showing caged dogs and desperate looking cats while Canadian singer Sarah McLachlan’s “Angel” played in the background have been not just effective at making viewers sad, but also remarkably successful at raising money for the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals since 2007
2023-08-04 00:17
Mortgage rates tick higher: 30-year, fixed home loan is at 6.90%; 15-year at 6.25%
The average long-term U.S. mortgage rate rose again this week, bad news for Americans seeking to upgrade or buy their first home
2023-08-04 00:15
Saudi Arabia extends cut of 1 million barrels of oil a day through September, trying to boost prices
Saudi Arabia says it will extend its unilateral production cut of 1 million barrels of oil a day through the end of September in its effort to boost flagging energy prices
2023-08-03 23:59
Two lots of Tydemy birth control pills are under recall. The FDA warns of 'reduced effectiveness'
Federal regulators are warning consumers that now-recalled lots of the Tydemy birth control pill “may have reduced effectiveness” due to decreased levels of a key ingredient of the product
2023-08-03 23:30
Michael Jordan's sale of majority ownership of Hornets to Gabe Plotkin and Rick Schnall is finalized
The Charlotte Hornets have announced that the sale of the majority stake in the franchise from six-time NBA champion Michael Jordan to Gabe Plotkin and Rick Schnall has been finalized
2023-08-03 22:47
USA Gymnastics to expand its partnership with Nike, a sign it's gaining trust in the post-Nassar era
USA Gymnastics and Nike have reached an agreement on a sponsorship deal that will carry through the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics
2023-08-03 22:15
Stock market today: Wall Street falls again as its big rally cools some more
Stocks are falling again as Wall Street’s red-hot rally this year cools a bit more
2023-08-03 21:45
Clothes for kids with disabilities get better, but teens see a lack of fashionable options
Some of the largest U.S. fashion brands and retailers have made their way into the adaptive-wear market
2023-08-03 20:27
Big Tech backs stock gains with solid results, growth prospects
Big technology companies provided the energy for most of broader market’s sharp ascent in 2023 and their latest financial reports so far justify that confidence from investors
2023-08-03 20:24
Hyundai and Kia recall nearly 92,000 vehicles and tell owners to park them outside due to fire risk
Hyundai and Kia are telling the owners of nearly 92,000 vehicles in the U.S. to park them outside because an electronic controller in an oil pump can overheat and cause fires
2023-08-03 20:18