Ripples of Fukushima: Hong Kong to ban Japanese products from areas that discharge radioactive water
A top official in Hong Kong says the city would immediately ban the import of aquatic products from 10 prefectures in Japan if it discharges treated radioactive wastewater into the sea
2023-07-12 17:45
Ticketmaster halts Taylor Swift ticket sales in France in another headache for fans
Ticketmaster has abruptly postponed ticket sales for six of Taylor Swift's upcoming shows in France
2023-07-12 16:54
Stock market today: Asian shares are mixed ahead of an update on US consumer prices
Asian shares are mixed after stocks advanced on Wall Street ahead of an update on U.S. inflation that investors hope will show a smaller increase in pain for everyone
2023-07-12 15:23
Russia's threat to pull out of Ukraine grain deal raises fears about global food security
Concerns are growing that Russia won't extend a United Nations-brokered deal that allows grain to flow from Ukraine to parts of the world struggling with hunger
2023-07-12 14:57
Chip maker Foxconn exits a semiconductor joint venture with Indian mining company Vedanta
Taiwan-based electronics giant Foxconn is backing out of a $19.5 billion semiconductor joint venture with Indian mining conglomerate Vedanta Ltd
2023-07-12 13:27
Hollywood actors agree to mediation, but strike may be unavoidable
Unionized Hollywood actors on the verge of a strike have agreed to allow a last-minute intervention from federal mediators
2023-07-12 12:51
A Biden plan cuts student loan payments for millions to $0. Will it be the next legal battle?
This summer, millions of Americans with student loans will be able to apply for a new repayment plan that offers some of the most lenient terms ever
2023-07-12 12:16
Play, swim and eat: Europe's largest casino resort opens its doors in Cyprus as tourism rebounds
A new casino resort touted as the largest of its kind in Europe has opened its doors in Cyprus, aiming to transform the eastern Mediterranean island nation into a year-round destination for luxury tourism
2023-07-12 10:17
Phoenix officials ask judge for more time in clearing downtown camp of homeless people
Phoenix says it’s slowly clearing hundreds of people from a downtown camp of homeless people called “The Zone,” asking a judge to allow more time to clear the area and set up a safer, structured camp site for people living outside
2023-07-12 09:24
Ticketmaster halts Taylor Swift ticket sales in France, cites issue with third-party provider
Ticketmaster abruptly postponed ticket sales for six of Taylor Swift's upcoming shows in France on Tuesday
2023-07-12 08:18
Hostage freed after hourslong standoff at Las Vegas Strip resort room, police say
Police say a man was arrested and a woman described as his hostage was released unharmed after an hourslong standoff in a room at the Caesars Palace resort on the Las Vegas Strip
2023-07-12 06:50
Amazon union is sued by organizers and former leaders seeking a new election for union officers
The union that successfully organized an Amazon warehouse in New York is being sued by a splinter group that includes some former leaders
2023-07-12 06:15