CEO of UK bank resigns after leaking financial details of Brexiteer Nigel Farage to BBC News
The CEO of one of the biggest banks in the United Kingdom has resigned after admitting she leaked details of Brexit campaigner and political commentator Nigel Farage's finances to BBC News.
2023-07-26 15:45
The risks are rising for Western firms in Russia. So why are so many staying put?
When Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, a slew of Western companies left in protest. But some of the world's biggest firms — including Nestlé, Heineken and snack maker Mondelez — stayed put.
2023-07-26 13:26
Heirloom corn in a rainbow of colors makes a comeback in Mexico, where white corn has long been king
Small farmers in Mexico struggling to preserve colorful native corn varieties are finding new hope in the market
2023-07-26 12:49
British billionaire Joe Lewis indicted on insider trading charges
British billionaire and owner of the Tottenham Hotspur football club Joe Lewis was indicted on insider trading charges by the United States Attorney's Office for the Southern District of New York, the office announced Tuesday.
2023-07-26 09:58
Storms cause a growing number of flight disruptions
Flight disruptions are climbing as severe weather hits multiple busy Northeast airports.
2023-07-26 05:47
Banc of California set to merge with rival PacWest
PacWest Bancorp is set to merge with Banc of California in a $400 million equity deal, according to a joint announcement the banks released Tuesday afternoon, ahead of their second-quarter earnings results.
2023-07-26 04:54
House Freedom Caucus previews looming appropriations fight
House Republicans are bracing for a bruising showdown with the White House and the US Senate this fall as House Speaker Kevin McCarthy once again will have to decide how far he's willing to go to assuage the demands of the far right members in his ranks.
2023-07-26 01:50
With one major strike averted, 'most pro-union president' confronts labor woes
"Mr. President, we got a problem with labor."
2023-07-26 01:47
Billionaire Leon Black made a $158 million payment to Jeffrey Epstein. Senators want to know why
The Senate Finance Committee is looking into whether billionaire investor Leon Black's $158 million payment to disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein was part of a greater strategy to avoid paying over $1 billion in federal gift and estate taxes.
2023-07-26 01:23
Gas prices just saw their biggest one-day increase in a year
Gas prices are going up. The national average price for regular gasoline surged by 4 cents a gallon on Tuesday to $3.64 a gallon, according to AAA.
2023-07-26 01:22
Moody's warns Israel faces 'significant risk' of political and social tensions that will harm its economy, security
The controversial overhaul of Israel's judicial system risks plunging the country into further turmoil that will hurt its economy and security, Moody's Investors Service warned on Tuesday.
2023-07-26 00:51
Recall Alert: These Trader Joe’s Cookies May Contain Rocks
Here’s how to know whether to toss your Trader Joe’s cookies.
2023-07-26 00:25