Las Vegas ballpark pitch revives debate over public funding for sports stadiums
The proposal to help finance a new ballpark for Major League Baseball's Athletics in Las Vegas has revived nationwide debates about public funding for private stadiums, pitting Nevada’s powerful tourism industry and labor unions against some progressive groups raising concerns about ceding tax revenue when services such as public schools are funded below the national average
2023-06-04 13:51
Three sand cat kittens born at North Carolina Zoo
Animal lovers can now witness three times the cuteness at the North Carolina Zoo.
2023-06-04 13:50
Slow start to New York's legal pot market leaves farmers holding the bag
New York's fledgling marijuana market doesn't have enough licensed retailers to sell the 300,000 pounds (136,000 kilograms) of cannabis grown by farmers in the state
2023-06-04 12:59
China accuses US of 'provocation' after near collision of warships
China's defense minister on Sunday accused the United States and its allies of trying to destabilize the Indo-Pacific -- just hours after warships from the two countries were involved in a near collision.
2023-06-04 12:57
Pink outfit or dark suit?: ‘Barbie’ and ‘Oppenheimer’ hype has fans discussing outfit choices ahead of release
Fans are thrilled about the ‘Barbie’ and ‘Oppenheimer’ releases and have made peace with the fact that they might have to watch both movies on the same day
2023-06-04 12:57
Putin Gains Influence in Oil-Rich Libya as US Struggles to Oust Wagner Group
While the US ponders whether to reopen its embassy in Libya, Vladimir Putin’s new ambassador is preparing to
2023-06-04 12:54
'Clean up your act': 'Today' host Al Roker slams New York City neighbors for not cleaning up dirty streets
Earlier this week, Al Roker posted a video on Instagram addressing the diners in his neighborhood to keep the streets clean, showing how they litter the outdoor space
2023-06-04 12:52
UBS considers delaying results after Credit Suisse rescue - FT
UBS is considering delaying its quarterly results at least until the end of August, as the Swiss banking
2023-06-04 12:46
Airlines Bask in Sky-High Summer Fares While Airports Stay Stuck
Soaring ticket prices are lining the pockets of the world’s biggest airlines, providing balm to the economic wounds
2023-06-04 12:45
'I'm starting to hate this show': Fans furious after 'Jeopardy!' host Mayim Bialik accepts contestant's incorrect guess
After June 1 ‘Jeopardy!’ broadcast, host Maim Bialik was called out by fans for allowing a response by Jared Watson that was incorrect
2023-06-04 12:17
Overseas Hong Kongers carry Tiananmen's torch as vigils to remember massacre victims are snuffed out back home
Hong Kongers living overseas are helping to keep the flame of remembrance alive for the victims of China's Tiananmen massacre as authorities in a city that once hosted huge annual vigils continue to stamp out dissent.
2023-06-04 11:55
Shangri-La Latest: Nobel Winner Calls for US-China Engagement
Defense chiefs from around the world gathered in Singapore for Asia’s largest security forum to discuss major threats
2023-06-04 11:48