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Mega Millions jackpot grows to $640 million, among highest in lottery game’s history
Mega Millions jackpot grows to $640 million, among highest in lottery game’s history
The Mega Millions top prize has grown again to an estimated $640 million after there was no winner of the lottery’s latest giant jackpot
2023-07-15 13:25
Microsoft moves closer to completing $69 billion Activision takeover after court rebuffs regulators
Microsoft moves closer to completing $69 billion Activision takeover after court rebuffs regulators
A U.S. appeals court has rejected a bid by federal regulators to block Microsoft from closing its $68.7 billion deal to buy video game maker Activision Blizzard
2023-07-15 08:23
US sending F-16 fighter jets to protect ships from Iranian seizures in Gulf region
US sending F-16 fighter jets to protect ships from Iranian seizures in Gulf region
A senior defense official says the U.S. is beefing up its use of fighter jets around the strategic Strait of Hormuz to protect ships from Iranian seizures
2023-07-15 06:50
Brazil wants 10-year pause on deep sea mining as UN agency under pressure to draft regulations
Brazil wants 10-year pause on deep sea mining as UN agency under pressure to draft regulations
Brazil is urging a 10-year precautionary pause on deep sea mining in international waters just days after companies and countries were allowed to start applying for provisional licenses
2023-07-15 06:23
US to reopen review of Nevada geothermal plant near endangered toad while legal battle is on hold
US to reopen review of Nevada geothermal plant near endangered toad while legal battle is on hold
Federal officials have decided to reconsider the 2021 environmental review that cleared the way for construction of a geothermal power plant in Nevada where an endangered toad lives
2023-07-15 06:20
Las Vegas police officer found guilty in string of brazen casino heists could get life sentence
Las Vegas police officer found guilty in string of brazen casino heists could get life sentence
A federal jury has found a Las Vegas police officer guilty of stealing nearly $165,000 in three casino heists
2023-07-15 03:53
Appeals court pauses order limiting Biden administration contact with social media companies
Appeals court pauses order limiting Biden administration contact with social media companies
A federal appeals court has temporarily paused a lower court’s order limiting executive branch officials’ communications with social media companies about controversial online posts
2023-07-15 03:29
Stock market today: Wall Street turns mixed after profit reports, heads for another winning week
Stock market today: Wall Street turns mixed after profit reports, heads for another winning week
Stocks turned mixed as Wall Street reviewed stronger profit reports than expected from several financial giants
2023-07-15 02:54
Stock market today: Wall Street ticks higher after profit reports, heads for another winning week
Stock market today: Wall Street ticks higher after profit reports, heads for another winning week
Stocks are ticking higher following stronger profit reports than expected from several financial giants
2023-07-15 00:54
Putin wants to attend an August summit. Host country South Africa doesn't want to have to arrest him
Putin wants to attend an August summit. Host country South Africa doesn't want to have to arrest him
South Africa's deputy president says Russian President Vladimir Putin wants to attend an economic summit in South Africa next month but the country is trying to persuade him to stay away to avoid the legal and diplomatic fallout over his international arrest warrant
2023-07-15 00:45
China's Shein hit with lawsuit citing RICO violations, a law originally used against organized crime
China's Shein hit with lawsuit citing RICO violations, a law originally used against organized crime
China’s fast fashion retailer Shein is facing a lawsuit that claims the clothing maker’s copyright infringement is so aggressive, it amounts to racketeering
2023-07-14 22:55
UnitedHealth shares rally health care giant beats 2Q forecasts, eases care use concerns
UnitedHealth shares rally health care giant beats 2Q forecasts, eases care use concerns
UnitedHealth beat second-quarter expectations as an acquisition and more Medicare Advantage customers fueled revenue growth that balanced a jump in care use
2023-07-14 22:50
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