US home sales rebound slightly in February U.S. home sales picked up slightly in February but remain sluggish due to tight inventories, affordability problems and nasty winter weather. More
Dollar rises above 100 yen for 1st time in 4 years The dollar has risen above 100 yen for the first time in more than four years as currency traders persist in selling the Japanese currency in reaction to Tokyo's aggressive credit-easing moves. More
8 die in clothing factory fire in Bangladesh as Rana Plaza toll passes 900 Eight people were killed when a fire swept through a clothing factory in Bangladesh, police and an industry association official said on Thursday, as the death toll from the collapse of another factory building two weeks ago climbed above 900. More
Obama to open middle-class jobs, opportunity tour Aiming to show he's still focused on creating jobs, President Barack Obama is beginning a series of quick trips around the country to resurrect ideas from his State of the Union address that became overshadowed by the intense debates over gun control, immigration and automatic spending cuts. More
Ukraine-Russia war live: US ‘rushing’ to provide Kyiv with new Patriot missiles, Pentagon says The Pentagon is “rushing” to provide fresh arms supplies to Ukraine, especially Patriot air defence missiles and artillery ammunition, as it finalised a new $6bn aid package for Kyiv. 04/26/2024 - 6:59 pm | View Link
Ukraine-Russia war live: Kyiv forced to pull back US tanks as Moscow sends nuclear warheads to Belarus Kyiv forced to pull back US tanks as Moscow sends nuclear warheads to Belarus - Kyiv has lost five of the 31 Abrams tanks supplied by US in October last year ... 04/25/2024 - 9:28 pm | View Link
Russia-Ukraine war: EU ministers fail to pledge Patriot systems to Ukraine at key meeting – as it happened Foreign and defence heads stopped short of concrete offers over system that Kyiv values most ... 04/22/2024 - 3:04 am | View Link
Olympic torch makes Acropolis overnight stop a week before handover to Paris organizers The flame that will burn at the Olympics is spending the night at the ancient Acropolis in Athens, a week before its handover to Paris 2024 organizers. During a lull in heavy rain late Friday, a ... 04/19/2024 - 10:59 am | View Link
Russia doesn’t have capability to knock Ukraine out of war: Ex-US commander Ben Hodges, who led US forces in Europe, says Western powers should overcome their fears of supporting Ukraine. 04/19/2024 - 12:19 am | View Link
The project, years in the making, comes as the Bay Area's health care industry shifts and as UCSF starts a massive remake of its oldest and largest campus.
It had lines out the door. It made Texas Monthly's "50 Best BBQ Joints" list. Plus, it had unusually high financial support from those who believed in it — including public subsidies. Nonetheless, Valentina's is burdened by a mountain of suspicious debt as it attempts to re-open after a sudden closure.
"It’s become hyper-competitive. Everyone’s investing in every component. Winning on good service and good food is no longer the only formula.” Chicago-based hospitality company Four Corners will make its Nashville debut in 2025. Here's how they plan to stand out.
Anne Hathaway at the 2024 Film Independent Spirit Awards. Araya Doheny/Getty ImagesAnne Hathaway just hinted about a possible sequel to the beloved "Princess Diaries" movies. However, Hathaway said there's no formal announcement as of yet. Disney fans have been hoping for a third film since the second installment came out 20 years ago.