Meta stock climbs after company posts 11% revenue growth
Meta's "year of efficiency" seems to be paying off. The Facebook-parent company on Wednesday reported revenue of $32 billion for its quarter ending in June, marking an 11% increase compared to the same period last year and beating Wall Street expectations.
2023-07-27 07:50
Pence unveils economic proposal that includes eliminating EPA and CFPB
Former Vice President Mike Pence on Wednesday released an economic proposal to tackle high inflation that includes cutting government programs, the Environmental Protection Agency and President Joe Biden's incentives aimed at curbing impacts of climate change.
2023-07-27 07:28
Witness claims NYPD and federal agencies played a role in Malcolm X's assassination
A man who says he was a member of Malcolm X's security detail the day the civil rights leader was assassinated in 1965 told reporters Tuesday he saw New York City police officers trying to prevent supporters from restraining a man thought to be involved in the killing.
2023-07-27 07:21
Biden to allow US to share evidence of Russian war crimes with International Criminal Court
President Joe Biden has decided to allow the US to cooperate with the International Criminal Court's investigation of Russian war crimes in Ukraine, two US officials and a source familiar with the matter told CNN.
2023-07-27 07:15
Justice Department seeks preliminary injunction in case against Texas over floating barriers in Rio Grande
The Justice Department is seeking a preliminary injunction in its case against Texas over its use of floating barriers in the Rio Grande, according to a Wednesday court filing, in an attempt to put the case on a fast track.
2023-07-27 06:56
Five top dance companies give NY fans a treat at free outdoor festival founded during pandemic
Occasionally, the best things in life really are free — especially if you’re a dance fan in New York, where some of the world’s best dancers are performing at a free festival under the stars
2023-07-27 06:51
Jaylen Brown wants to bring Black Wall Street to Boston after signing richest NBA contract
Two-time NBA All-Star Jaylen Brown signed the richest deal in NBA history on Wednesday: a five-year, $304 million supermax contract extension with the Boston Celtics.
2023-07-27 06:25
Anheuser-Busch to lay off employees after Bud Light loses spot as top-selling beer to Modelo in May
Beer maker Anheuser-Busch said Wednesday that it will lay off positions across its US corporate staff.
2023-07-27 06:16
Hunter Biden's plea deal is in limbo, but the narrative is set
Wednesday did not go how Hunter Biden probably hoped. The president's son was supposed to finalize a plea deal, admitting he broke the law but avoiding jail time for misdemeanor tax crimes and agreeing to a diversion program on a gun charge. Instead, a federal judge questioned the scope of the plea deal.
2023-07-27 05:49
Three takeaways from Fed Chair Powell following July hike decision
Roughly every six weeks Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell delivers a report card that rates the economy's future performance. Here's what the latest one showed.
2023-07-27 05:49
US lawmaker Greg Casar ends thirst strike after nine hours
Greg Casar calls off his protest over a law to end some protections for outdoor workers in Texas.
2023-07-27 05:47
Exclusive: A Baltimore musician was hired to organize a protest. He says he never knew his client had links to pro-China operatives
In echoes of Russian efforts, a pro-Beijing firm is finding new ways to push its narratives in the US.
2023-07-27 05:29