
Andy Rourke, former bassist with The Smiths, dead at 59
Andy Rourke, bassist for legendary English rock band The Smiths, has died at age 59 after a battle with pancreatic cancer, his former bandmate announced Friday.
2023-05-19 16:20

This company wants to be the 'Booking.com for rocket launches'
Abu Dhabi startup Precious Payload is simplifying space travel. Its rocket-booking platform lists upcoming launches, helping researchers and entrepreneurs plan their space missions with the click of a button.
2023-05-19 15:56

China's economy is growing again. So why are investors getting out?
Until a few weeks ago, Chinese shares were among the best-performing in the world over the previous six months as investors bet on the country's economic recovery after the lifting of pandemic restrictions.
2023-05-19 15:49

Disney rocks DeSantis ahead of expected White House bid announcement
"DeSantisland" was likely not the happiest place on Earth on Thursday.
2023-05-19 12:21

Concern over debt limit talks follows Biden to Group of 7 meeting in Japan
President Joe Biden faces his fellow world leaders Friday in Japan under the shadow of a looming default on US debt, a scenario his advisers said risks subverting American leadership and sending the global economy into tailspin.
2023-05-19 10:51

Garth Brooks extends sold-out Las Vegas residency with 2024 dates
Country music star Garth Brooks promises no two shows of his new Las Vegas residency opening Thursday night will be the same
2023-05-19 09:17

Accounting error frees $3 billion for Ukraine weapons assistance
The Biden administration made an accounting error in assessing the value of the military support that the US has given to Ukraine to date, freeing up approximately $3 billion more in aid, an amount likely to mitigate the need for Congress to pass an additional assistance package before the end of the fiscal year in September, multiple congressional and administration officials told CNN.
2023-05-19 08:59

Harrison Ford 'very touched' to receive honorary award as 'Indiana Jones 5' premieres at Cannes
The nostalgic John Williams-composed score of the "Indiana Jones" movies played as Harrison Ford walked up to the stage at the Grand Theatre Lumière in Cannes to accept his honorary Palme d'Or on Thursday.
2023-05-19 08:59

Patrick Brown is free after 29 years in prison for a crime prosecutors now say he didn't commit. His fight isn't over
When Patrick Brown walked out of a New Orleans courthouse last week a free man after spending 29 years in prison for a rape that even the victim says he didn't commit, he raised his hands toward the sky -- it was a moment of triumph.
2023-05-19 08:50

Toyota retools the Tacoma to compete in a tougher truck market
The Toyota Tacoma has been the best-selling mid-sized pickup in America for the last 20 years but its territory is getting much more competitive. To help it stay ahead in a crowded auto-industry battle for small-truck customers, Toyota just unveiled an entirely new Tacoma. It includes some options more associated with luxury SUVs and others for those who want to get far from the comforts of civilization.
2023-05-19 08:48

Face masks are still a good idea at the doctor's office, study says
Signs urging everyone to mask up have largely disappeared from places like grocery stores and schools in the third year of the Covid-19 pandemic. But they remain in many medical offices, and a study published Monday says they might still be a good idea.
2023-05-19 08:45

Miley Cyrus wants you to know her album 'Endless Summer Vacation' is not all about Liam Hemsworth
Miley Cyrus's 2023 single "Flowers" -- a track off her latest album "Endless Summer Vacation" -- became the fastest song to cross one billion streams on Spotify in May following its January release.
2023-05-19 07:52