Economy Aug 07 Simon & Schuster purchased by private equity firm KKR for $1.62 billion The private equity giant will buy Simon & Schuster for $1.62 billion in cash, said Paramount Global, the parent company of the storied book publisher.
World Aug 07 NATO, EU send aid to Slovenia after devastating floods that killed at least 6 and left many homeless NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg spoke by phone with Slovenian Prime Minister Robert Golob on Monday, expressing his condolences and NATO's strong solidarity with Slovenia, a NATO statement said.
World Aug 07 Belarus begins military drills near its border with Poland, Lithuania as tensions rise Both Poland and Lithuania have increased border security since thousands of Wagner fighters arrived in Belarus under a deal that ended their armed rebellion in late June and allowed them and their leader to avoid criminal charges.
Arts Aug 07 William Friedkin, Oscar-winning director of 'The Exorcist' and 'The French Connection,' dies at 87 Other film credits included “To Live and Die in L.A.,” “Cruising,” “The Brink’s Job,” “Rules of Engagement,” “The Hunted” and a TV remake of the classic Sidney Lumet movie “12 Angry Men.”…
Politics Aug 07 Firefighting helicopters collide over Southern California desert, killing 3 Emergency officials say two firefighting helicopters collided while responding to a blaze in the desert east of Los Angeles, sending one to the ground in a crash that killed all three people on board.
World Aug 06 Russia launches giant missile, drone attack against Ukraine following retaliation promise Moscow unleashed a massive missile and drone barrage on western Ukraine Sunday, following through on its promise to retaliate for a Ukrainian attack on a Russian tanker.
Nation Aug 05 Mega Millions jackpot climbs to $1.55 billion ahead of Tuesday drawing Because no one matched all six numbers and won the estimated $1.35 billion jackpot Friday night, the top prize increased to $1.55 billion for the next drawing Tuesday night.
Economy Aug 04 Global food prices rise after Russia ends Ukraine grain deal and India restricts rice exports Commodity prices have been falling but the trade restrictions and grain deal's demise threaten to increase food insecurity and the prices people pay to eat in developing nations.
World Aug 04 Russian court sentences imprisoned opposition leader Alexei Navalny to additional 19 years MELEKHOVO, Russia (AP) — A Russian court convicted imprisoned opposition leader Alexei Navalny on charges of extremism and sentenced him to 19 years in prison Friday. Navalny is already serving a nine-year term on a variety of charges that he…
Economy Aug 03 Weekly applications for U.S. unemployment benefits tick up from 5-month low Thursday's report comes just a day before the July jobs report will be released, which will provide a broader and more detailed look at the labor market and economy.