Virgin Voyages raises $550 million in Ares Management-led fundraise
Virgin Voyages, the cruise brand from Richard Branson's Virgin Group, said on Friday it has raised $550 million
2023-09-08 17:57
White House completes $50 million revamp of high-security Situation Room
The White House Situation Room, the high-security complex beneath the West Wing where presidents watch history unfold and receive top-secret intelligence, has undergone a much-needed makeover for the first time in 15 years.
2023-09-08 17:57
Inside the renovated White House Situation Room: Cutting-edge tech, mahogany and that new car smell
The White House Situation Room — a space of great mystique and even higher secrecy — just got a $50 million facelift
2023-09-08 17:30
'I don't think you're ever the first choice': Sir Ian McKellen almost missed out on The Lord of the Rings
Sir Ian McKellen has revealed that he wasn't the first choice to play Gandalf in 'The Lord of the Rings' franchise and got the part after Sir Anthony Hopkins and Sir Sean Connery turned it down.
2023-09-08 17:28
Analysis-Oil cut extension raises risk of Saudi economic contraction this year
By Yousef Saba and Rachna Uppal DUBAI Saudi Arabia faces the risk of an economic contraction this year
2023-09-08 17:24
'Just respect for a master': Guillermo del Toro wants cinema release for William Friedkin's last film
Guillermo del Toro has called for the 'The Caine Mutiny Court-Martial' to be released in cinemas as a tribute to director William Friedkin - who passed away aged 87 last month.
2023-09-08 17:22
Taiwan August exports fall less than expected, growth seen resuming
TAIPEI Taiwan's exports dropped for the 12th consecutive month in August but less sharply than expected, and may
2023-09-08 17:22
Hurricane Lee strengthens to Category 5 storm in Atlantic as East Coast impact still uncertain
Hurricane Lee is expected to continue strengthening Friday after quickly morphing into a powerful Category 5 storm that is now packing destructive maximum sustained winds of 165 mph as it spins hundreds of miles east of the Caribbean, the National Hurricane Center said in its 5 a.m. ET advisory.
2023-09-08 17:22
US Treasury to issue more clean energy tax credit guidance by year-end
By David Lawder WASHINGTON The U.S. Treasury said on Friday it will provide guidance on additional clean energy
2023-09-08 17:22
White House completes $50 million upgrade to famed 'Situation Room' complex
By Steve Holland WASHINGTON The White House conference room where President Barack Obama and his top aides watched
2023-09-08 17:22
Exclusive: How the Supreme Court's conservatives rebuffed Alabama
When the Supreme Court considered the challenge to an Alabama congressional map that shortchanged the state's Black voters, liberal justices expected the conservative majority to side with Alabama -- if not gut the 1965 Voting Rights Act altogether.
2023-09-08 17:17
How to watch US Open men's semifinals as American Ben Shelton bids to upset Novak Djokovic
Before a ball was even hit at this year's US Open, many would have predicted three of the four semifinalists in the men's draw.
2023-09-08 16:56