Biden to announce new actions slashing junk fees
President Joe Biden is expected to unveil new efforts to crack down on junk fees during an event at the White House Wednesday, while announcing $2 billion in savings and $140 million in consumer refunds from previous crackdowns on junk fees from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
2023-10-11 17:51
Kenyan publisher recalls book after uproar over Prophet Muhammad image
Muslims complained it was blasphemous to ask students to colour in a picture of the Islamic prophet.
2023-10-11 17:27
House GOP gears up to pick speaker nominee, but it's unclear if any candidate can get the votes
House Republicans are set to meet behind closed doors Wednesday to pick a nominee to be the next speaker -- but it remains unclear whether any candidate will have enough the support to win the gavel following Kevin McCarthy's abrupt ouster.
2023-10-11 17:22
UK regulator examining Vodafone-Hutchison's $19 billion merger
(Reuters) -Britain's antitrust watchdog said on Wednesday it is looking into whether Vodafone and CK Hutchison's $19 billion tie-up to
2023-10-11 17:20
'They're wonderful together': Ocean's prequel producer Josey McNamara excited for Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling reunion
Film producer Josey McNamara is looking forward to 'Barbie' stars Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling reuniting on the 'Ocean's' prequel movie.
2023-10-11 17:19
Yellen sticks to view U.S. economy headed for soft landing
MARRAKECH, Morocco U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said on Wednesday she continued to expect the U.S. economy would
2023-10-11 16:55
China wants to be a peace broker in the Middle East. How has it responded to the Israel-Gaza war?
When Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas visited Beijing in June, China vowed to contribute "Chinese wisdom, Chinese strength" to resolve the long-standing conflict between the Palestinians and Israel.
2023-10-11 15:59
Drugmaker GSK settles another California lawsuit on heartburn drug Zantac
(Reuters) -GSK on Wednesday said it would confidentially settle another lawsuit in California alleging its discontinued heartburn drug Zantac caused
2023-10-11 15:52
World Bank's Banga: Interest rates to stay higher for longer
MARRAKECH, Morocco World Bank President Ajay Banga said on Wednesday interest rates will likely stay higher for longer
2023-10-11 15:45
'It's a no-brainer!' Bryan Adams returning to Royal Albert Hall for 3-date run
Bryan Adams is heading back to London's Royal Albert Hall for a three-date run in May next year, and the 'Summer of 69' star admitted it was a "no-brainer" to return to the iconic venue after he had such a good time there in 2022.
2023-10-11 15:24
Jonas Brothers perform with their dad in Nashville
The Jonas Brothers brought out their dad Kevin Jonas Sr. as a special guest to perform with them at their show in Nashville, Tennessee on Monday night (09.10.23)
2023-10-11 15:22
Carey Mulligan insists Maestro isn't a Leonard Bernstein biopic
Maestro star Carey Mulligan has insisted the film isn't a Leonard Bernstein biopic - declaring it's actually more focused on the composer's marriage to Felicia Montealegre
2023-10-11 15:15