Leon Black agrees to pay $62.5 million to avoid Jeffrey Epstein-related lawsuits in the US Virgin Islands
Leon Black agreed to pay the Virgin Islands government $62.5 million in cash in January. In exchange, the Virgin Islands released Black from any current and future legal claims related to Jeffrey Epstein.
2023-08-05 08:45
Starbucks Vietnam: Why the US chain cannot crack a coffee-loving nation
The verdict is clear: Vietnamese people love coffee, but they don’t really seem to like Starbucks.
2023-08-05 08:21
Niger coup: Decision time for West Africa as deadline nears
Regional leaders have threatened to use force if Niger's ousted president is not reinstated by Sunday.
2023-08-05 07:53
Russia conscription laws change, leaving some fearful of Ukraine war call-up
As Russia increases the age limit for conscription, we speak to men afraid of being called up to Ukraine.
2023-08-05 07:53
Ukraine counter-offensive two months in: Can it still succeed?
Ukrainian troops have advanced, at most, about 10 miles in two key areas. Is the counter-offensive working?
2023-08-05 07:17
US FAA proposes improvements in Hawaii air tour safety
WASHINGTON The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) said Friday it proposing steps to improve Hawaii air tour safety after
2023-08-05 06:24
Twitch streamer's giveaway draws huge crowds to Union Square in New York City
Large crowds gathered at New York City's Union Square Friday afternoon for a giveaway promised by social media star Kai Cenat.
2023-08-05 05:30
Russia says JPMorgan stops processing its grain payments
By Michelle Nichols UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) -U.S. bank JPMorgan this week stopped processingpayments for the Russian Agricultural Bank, Russia said
2023-08-05 05:28
Maine woman, 87, fights off then feeds hungry burglar
Marjorie Perkins woke to find an intruder standing over her. Neither of them expected what happened next.
2023-08-05 05:24
DeSantis seeks to fundraise off Orlando Magic donation controversy and criticism from NBA players' union
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis' campaign is seeking to raise money off criticism by the NBA players' union of an Orlando Magic donation to a super PAC that supports his presidential bid.
2023-08-05 05:00
What to do if your Wells Fargo deposit is missing
Wells Fargo is once again cleaning up trouble with its customers' bank accounts, and there are several steps you can take if you've been affected.
2023-08-05 04:49
Atlantic’s Biggest Offshore Wind Turbine to Rise Next Week in US
About 15 miles south of Martha’s Vineyard, Massachusetts, a massive structure emerges from the Atlantic Ocean. Nearby it
2023-08-05 03:52