Rights group: World Bank, Jordan use flawed formula for aid to kingdom, excluding some poor people
A leading rights group says the World Bank and Jordan are using a “flawed” algorithm to calculate aid for the kingdom, excludes some people who are impoverished, hungry or otherwise struggling
2023-06-13 16:27
Cases of check fraud escalate dramatically, with Americans warned not to mail checks if possible
Check fraud is back in a big way, fueled by a rise in organized crime that is forcing small businesses and individuals to take additional safety measures or to avoid sending checks through the mail altogether
2023-06-13 15:15
Stock market today: Asia markets higher ahead of US inflation, Fed rates decision
Asian stock markets are mostly higher ahead of a U.S. inflation update and a Federal Reserve decision on another possible interest rate hike
2023-06-13 14:57
Myanmar junta suspends aid access to a million people in state devastated by Cyclone Mocha
Myanmar's ruling junta has suspended humanitarian access to western Rakhine state, where more than a million vulnerable people are in urgent need of aid a month after a powerful cyclone devastated the region, the United Nations said.
2023-06-13 14:48
Stan Kroenke has won NFL, NHL and now NBA titles in back-to-back-to-back seasons
The Denver Nuggets' first NBA championship Monday night gave owner Stan Kroenke another title
2023-06-13 13:58
US FTC asks court to block Microsoft acquisition of Activision
By David Shepardson (Reuters) -The Federal Trade Commission asked a court to temporarily block Microsoft Corp's acquisition of Activision Blizzard
2023-06-13 12:47
Trump's arraignment on federal charges is a grave moment for the nation
For the first time in history, the nation is seeking to put on criminal trial a person who was elected to lead it as president.
2023-06-13 12:24
Japan's Toyota announces battery electric vehicle initiatives
Toyota says it plans to make an all solid-state battery as part of ambitious plans for battery electric vehicles, amid mounting criticism Japan’s top automaker needs to do more to fight climate change
2023-06-13 12:16
Lawsuit pits young climate change activists against a fossil fuel-friendly state at trial
Young people challenging Montana officials over their inaction on climate change are expected back in state court on Tuesday in the ongoing trial over a lawsuit that environmentalists hope will spur changes in the fossil fuel-friendly state
2023-06-13 12:15
Florida woman told 911 dispatcher she felt threatened before fatally shooting neighbor through door
A Florida woman charged with manslaughter in the fatal shooting of her neighbor, a Black mother who confronted her during a dispute over children playing outside, told police in a 911 call she felt threatened just moments before authorities say she killed the mother of four.
2023-06-13 11:56
Braves vs. Tigers prediction and odds for Tuesday, June 13
Maybe Spencer Strider isn’t the best pitcher in baseball. Last time he took the mound he certainly didn’t look like it. Strider went 4.0 innings and allowed eight runs on eight hits which ballooned his ERA from 2.97 to 3.79. He will be on the mound for the Atlanta Braves today against th...
2023-06-13 10:29
Charles Barkley Refers to CNN as 'the Titanic'
Charles Barkley isn't loving CNN's prospects.
2023-06-13 09:46