US military may put armed troops on commercial ships in Strait of Hormuz to stop Iran seizures
The U.S. military is considering putting armed personnel on commercial ships traveling through the Strait of Hormuz, in what would be an unheard of action aimed at stopping Iran from seizing and harassing civilian vessels
2023-08-04 06:23
Airbnb profit jumps to $650 million in 2Q, as bookings increase and rental rates hold steady
Airbnb says its second-quarter profit rose more than 70% from a year ago to $650 million thanks to strong bookings for summer-vacation rentals
2023-08-04 05:54
Amazon reports better-than-expected revenue and profits for 2Q, sending its stock higher
Amazon on Thursday posted better-than-expected revenue and profits for the second quarter, sending its stock higher in after-hours trading
2023-08-04 05:52
Babies should get new drug that prevents RSV, CDC panel says
A panel of U.S. health advisers is recommending that babies get a new drug to protect them against a respiratory virus
2023-08-04 03:54
Gas prices are rising (again). The heat and supply cuts impact what you pay at the pump, experts say
U.S. gas prices are continuing to rise — giving drivers across the country another headache at the pump
2023-08-04 02:57
Why are actors making movies during the strike? What to know about SAG-AFTRA waivers
The actors and writers strike have resulted in most Hollywood film and television productions being shut down, from the “Gladiator” sequel to the live action “Lilo & Stitch."
2023-08-04 02:52
Missouri budgets $50M for railroad crossings in response to fatal 2022 Amtrak derailment
Missouri plans to spend $50 million on railroad crossing improvements in response to a 2022 fatal Amtrak derailment
2023-08-04 02:50
Does being in a good mood make you more generous? Researchers say yes and charities should take note
Those ads showing caged dogs and desperate looking cats while Canadian singer Sarah McLachlan’s “Angel” played in the background have been not just effective at making viewers sad, but also remarkably successful at raising money for the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals since 2007
2023-08-04 00:28
Saudi Arabia extends cut of 1 million barrels of oil a day through September, trying to boost prices
Saudi Arabia says it will extend its unilateral production cut of 1 million barrels of oil a day through the end of September in its effort to boost flagging energy prices
2023-08-03 23:49
Stock market today: Wall Street falls again as its big rally cools some more
Stocks are falling again as Wall Street’s red-hot rally this year cools a bit more
2023-08-03 21:59
A car-carrying ship that burned for a week on the North Sea is towed to a Dutch port for salvaging
A freight ship carrying thousands of cars that burned for a week on the North Sea has been towed to a Dutch port for salvage
2023-08-03 20:59
Clothes for kids with disabilities get better, but teens see a lack of fashionable options
Some of the largest U.S. fashion brands and retailers have made their way into the adaptive-wear market
2023-08-03 20:56