Civil rights groups file lawsuit over Tennessee's redistricting maps
Several civil and voting rights groups filed a lawsuit Wednesday against Republican Gov. Bill Lee and other state officials over Tennessee's congressional and state Senate maps, which they allege are discriminatory and violate the constitutional rights of voters of color.
2023-08-11 10:28
China property giant Country Garden warns of up to $7.6bn loss
It is the latest signal of the major issues faced by the world's second largest economy.
2023-08-11 10:19
'The Last Voyage of the Demeter' sails into mostly charted waters as an uninspired take on Dracula lore
Universal Pictures prides itself as the home of the classic monsters, like 1931's classic "Frankenstein," directed by James Whale, or "Dracula," starring Bela Lugosi. More recent attempts to capture the dark magic of those iconic creatures has proven disastrous for the studio -- one need only recall the 2017 Tom Cruise-starring misfire "The Mummy" -- and this week's "Last Voyage of the Demeter," although at times intriguing, fails to elicit any lasting chills either.
2023-08-11 10:18
Man arrested after 'engaging in threatening conduct' towards jurors and witnesses in Pittsburgh synagogue shooter trial, prosecutors say
A West Virginia man was arrested Thursday after "engaging in threatening conduct" towards jurors and government witnesses in the federal trial against the the Pittsburgh synagogue shooter, prosecutors announced.
2023-08-11 09:47
Here's who has (and hasn't) qualified for the first Republican presidential debate
Some Republican 2024 contenders are still scrambling to qualify for the party's first presidential debate later this month in Milwaukee.
2023-08-11 09:29
3 Braves on thin ice with team’s cold start to August
The Atlanta Braves have looked far from the juggernaut they were through the first four months so far in August, and these players deserve some blame.In the grand scheme of things, the Atlanta Braves are fine. Sitting at 72-41, they have the best record in baseball and a 10-game lead over the Ph...
2023-08-11 08:54
Florida education commissioner skips forum on criticized Black history standards
Lawmakers, teachers, school board members and parents crowded into a South Florida church for a forum on Florida’s new standards for teaching Black history
2023-08-11 08:52
Oil’s Weekly Gain Fades as Market Watchers Wait for IEA Report
Oil was steady in Asia after declining almost 2% on Thursday ahead of a report from the International
2023-08-11 08:25
Thousands of Tiny Hedge Funds Face Closure in China Shakeup
China’s 6 trillion yuan ($832 billion) hedge fund industry is bracing for a historic shakeup that will likely
2023-08-11 08:16
Asia Stocks Set for Mixed Open After Tame US Data: Markets Wrap
Stocks in Asia were headed for a mixed open amid bets that Federal Reserve policy will remain tight
2023-08-11 07:55
Staged videos fuel religious hate and misogyny in India
Scripted videos, apparently created for entertainment, are being shared to make them seem like real events.
2023-08-11 07:53
Biden administration defends communications with social media companies in high-stakes court fight
The Biden administration on Thursday defended its communications with social media giants in court, arguing those channels must stay open so that the federal government can help protect the public from threats to election security, Covid-19 misinformation and other dangers.
2023-08-11 07:28