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
Workers in Maine will get paid family and medical leave starting in 2026
Maine Gov. Janet Mills has signed into law a supplemental budget that includes establishment of a paid family and medical leave program
2023-07-12 04:58
Insurance companies sue energy corporation after it was blamed for helping start Colorado wildfire
Dozens of insurance companies are suing Minneapolis-based Xcel Energy to recoup money paid out to homes and businesses lost in Colorado’s most destructive wildfire in 2021
2023-07-12 04:29
Appeals court blocks construction on Mountain Valley Pipeline even after Congress says it can't
A federal appeals court has again blocked construction on a contentious natural gas pipeline being built through Virginia and West Virginia
2023-07-12 02:52
Microsoft can move ahead with record $69 billion acquisition of Activision Blizzard, judge rules
A federal judge has handed Microsoft a major victory by declining to block its looming $69 billion takeover of video game company Activision Blizzard
2023-07-12 02:50
EPA sets stricter limits on hydrofluorocarbons used in refrigerators, air conditioners
The Environmental Protection Agency is enforcing stricter limits on hydrofluorocarbons, highly potent greenhouse gases used in refrigerators and air conditioners that contribute to global warming
2023-07-12 02:27
Amazon union is sued by former members seeking a new election for union officers
The union that successfully organized an Amazon warehouse in New York is being sued by some former members who claim the union is violating its own constitution
2023-07-12 02:24
Iraq's $27B deal with TotalEnergies could ease its longstanding energy crisis, but challenges remain
A multi-billion dollar agreement signed with France’s TotalEnergies could help resolve Iraq’s longstanding electricity crisis
2023-07-12 01:47