New Zealand seizes record amount of meth in maple syrup jugs from Canada
When New Zealand police cracked open plastic jugs of maple syrup that had arrived from Canada, they found something decidedly less sweet inside.
2023-06-15 16:17
TikTok to invest billions of dollars in Southeast Asia amid growing scrutiny over data security
Short video app TikTok, owned by China's ByteDance, said on Thursday it would invest billions of dollars in Southeast Asia over the next few years, as it doubles down on the region amid intensifying global scrutiny over its data security.
2023-06-15 15:21
Bill Cosby faces new lawsuit in Nevada after state drops statute of limitations on sexual assault
Several women who have accused Bill Cosby of sexual abuse in the past filed a new lawsuit Wednesday asking for a jury trial against the comedian in Nevada, where a new state law recently took effect that eliminates the statutes of limitations for many sexual assault cases.
2023-06-15 14:18
A's Issue Statement on Relocation That Fails to Mention Oakland or the Team's Fans
The A's issued a press release about their relocation to Las Vegas. It was classless as usual.
2023-06-15 13:23
New Zealand: Economy slips into recession after interest rate hikes
The country's central bank has aggressively raised interest rates since October 2021.
2023-06-15 11:49
Cup in Six: How Vegas Golden Knights clinched first Stanley Cup in franchise history
The Vegas Golden Knights captured the first Stanley Cup in franchise history. Here's how the did it and what fans should take away.Vegas Golden Knights owner Bill Foley spoke it into existence in Year 1 of the franchise. "Playoffs in three. Cup in six," he said back in 2017.Th...
2023-06-15 11:29
Pacific Maritime Association and the International Longshore and Warehouse Union reach tentative labor agreement
The Pacific Maritime Association and the International Longshore and Warehouse Union reached a tentative agreement Wednesday after more than a year of negotiations. The contract between the two expired July 1, 2022 and 22,000 dockworkers have been working in good faith for nearly a year as the two sides hammered out a deal.
2023-06-15 10:50
IMF Blasts Pakistan Budget, Signaling Bailout May Not Happen
The International Monetary Fund criticized the Pakistan government’s budget as insufficient to meet the goals of its bailout
2023-06-15 10:17
Guatemala court sentences journalist to 6 years in prison for money laundering
By Sofia Menchu GUATEMALA CITY (Reuters) -A Guatemalan court on Wednesday sentenced Jose Zamora, a well-known journalist whose work has
2023-06-15 08:55
US soldier pleads guilty to attempting to help IS
Cole Bridges, 22, shared tactical guidance in an attempt to help IS attack and murder US troops.
2023-06-15 08:53
MLB Rumors: Mets-Reds trade talk, Cubs' Nick Madrigal showcase, and A-plus bet of the week
MLB Rumors: Cubs' Nick Madrigal showcase reeks of desperationThe Chicago Cubs may be trying to showcase Nick Madrigal ahead of the MLB trade deadline in a move that feels more desperate than shrewd.According to The Athletic's Patrick Mooney (subscription required), one reason the Cub...
2023-06-15 08:47
Baker Mayfield still holding a CFB grudge against new Bucs camp invite
Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield still holds a grudge against a member of the Georgia team that beat Oklahoma in the 2018 Rose Bowl.The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are navigating their first season without Tom Brady as their quarterback because he retired after the 2022 campaign. This of...
2023-06-15 07:59