Abu Ghraib military contractor warned bosses of abuses 2 weeks after arriving, testimony reveals
A civilian contractor sent to work as an interrogator at Iraqโs infamous Abu Ghraib prison resigned within two weeks of his arrival and told his corporate bosses that mistreatment of detainees was likely to continue.
US reimposes oil sanctions on Venezuela as hopes for a fair presidential election fades
The Biden administration has reimposed crushing oil sanctions on Venezuela in a rebuke to President Nicolas Maduroโs attempts to consolidate his rule just six months after the U.S. eased restrictions in a bid to support now fading hopes for a democratic opening in the OPEC nation.
New study calculates climate change's economic bite will hit about $38 trillion a year by 2049
A new study says climate change will reduce future global income by about 19% in the next 25 years compared to a fictional world thatโs not warming, with the poorest areas and those least responsible for heat-trapping gases taking the biggest monetary hit.
Seinfeld's upcoming Netflix movie about Pop-Tarts to be featured in IndyCar race at Long Beach
Jerry Seinfeldโs upcoming Netflix comedy will be featured during this weekend's IndyCar race at Long Beach as rookie Linus Lundqvist will drive a car painted to look like a Pop-Tart in recognition of the movie โUnfrosted.โ.
Hugh Grant says he took 'enormous sum' to settle suit alleging illegal snooping by The Sun tabloid
Hugh Grant says he accepted โan enormous sum of moneyโ to settle a lawsuit accusing the publisher of The Sun tabloid of unlawfully tapping his phone, bugging his car and breaking into his home to snoop on him.
Unions in Greece call widespread strikes, seeking a return to bargaining rights axed during bailouts
Strikes called by Greeceโs largest labor union have halted ferries, disrupted public transport services and left some state-run hospitals running on emergency staffing levels in Athens and elsewhere.
Homes are demolished in Ivory Coast's main city over alleged health concerns. Thousands are homeless
Authorities in Ivory Coast's largest city are demolishing homes in low-income areas over what they say are public health concerns, leaving thousands without shelter and with nowhere to go.
Retired general's testimony links private contractor to Abu Ghraib abuses
An Army general who investigated the abuse of prisoners 20 years ago at Iraqโs infamous Abu Ghraib prison has testified that a civilian contractor instructed prison guards to โsoften upโ detainees for interrogations.
Southern governors tell autoworkers that voting for a union will put their jobs in jeopardy
On the eve of a vote on union representation at Volkswagenโs Tennessee factory, Gov. Bill Lee and five other southern governors are telling workers that voting for a union will put jobs in jeopardy.
Coal miners have long faced risk of black lung disease. Now they're getting new protections
The Labor Department has issued a new rule intended to protect coal miners from poisonous silica dust that has contributed to the premature deaths of thousands of mine workers from a respiratory ailment known as โblack lungโ disease.
Yellen says Iran's actions could cause global economic spillovers as White House vows new sanctions
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen is warning of potential global โeconomic spilloversโ from rising tensions in the Middle East as the White House pledged to exact new sanctions against Iran.
2023 was a record year for wind installations as world ramps up clean energy, report says
The world installed 117 gigawatts of new wind power capacity in 2023, a 50% increase from the year before, making it the best year for new wind projects on record, according to a new report by the industryโs trade association.
IMF: Outlook for world economy is brighter, though still modest by historical standards
The International Monetary Fund has upgraded its outlook for the global economy, saying the world appears headed for a โsoft landingโ โ reining in inflation without much economic pain and producing steady if modest growth.
Biden visits his Pennsylvania hometown to call for more taxes on the rich and cast Trump as elitist
President Joe Biden has made a nostalgic return to the house where he grew up in working-class Scranton, kicking off three days of campaigning across Pennsylvania by calling for higher taxes on the rich and casting Donald Trump as an out-of-touch elitist.
Global smartphone shipments climb nearly 8% in 1st quarter as Samsung retakes the lead
Global smartphone shipments rose nearly 8% in the first quarter, according to preliminary data from International Data Corp. Itโs the third straight quarter of shipment growth and marks the return of Samsung to the No. 1 spot.
Retail sales surge 0.7% in March as Americans seem unfazed by higher prices with jobs plentiful
Americans increased their spending pace in March at a better-than-expected pace from the previous month, underscoring how shoppers remain resilient despite inflationary pressures and other economic challenges.
Ship that caused bridge collapse had apparent electrical issues while still docked, AP source says
Someone with knowledge of the situation tells The Associated Press that the massive container ship that caused the deadly collapse of a Baltimore bridge experienced apparent electrical issues hours before it left the port.
Biden administration agrees to provide $6.4 billion to Samsung for making computer chips in Texas
The Biden administration has reached an agreement to provide up to $6.4 billion in direct funding for Samsung Electronics to develop a computer chip manufacturing and research cluster in Texas.
Tax Day reveals a major split in how Joe Biden and Donald Trump would govern
Tax Day reveals a major split in how Joe Biden and Donald Trump would govern: The presidential candidates have conflicting ideas about how much to reveal about their own finances and the best ways to boost the economy through tax policy.
Israel is quiet on next steps against Iran โ and on which partners helped shoot down missiles
Israeli leaders are crediting an international military coalition with thwarting Iranโs direct attack and calling the coordinated response a starting point for a โstrategic allianceโ of regional opposition to Tehran.
Momofuku backs down from defending its 'chile crunch' trademark after outcry by small businesses
Momofuku, a food and restaurant brand started by chef David Chang, says it wonโt defend its trademark on the name โchile crunchโ after it sparked an outcry by sending cease-and-desist letters to other businesses using the term.
Israel says Iran launched more than 300 drones and missiles, 99% of which were intercepted
Booms and air raid sirens have sounded across Israel after Iran launched hundreds of drones, ballistic missiles and cruise missiles in an unprecedented revenge mission that pushes the Middle East closer to a regionwide war.
Argentina's populist president meets billionaire Elon Musk in Texas โ and a bromance is born
Tech executive Elon Musk and Argentine President Javier Milei have sealed their budding bromance at a Tesla electric car factory in Texas โ their first meeting after months of mutual admiration on social media.
US Steel shareholders approve takeover by Japan's Nippon Steel opposed by Biden administration
U.S. Steel shareholders have overwhelmingly approved the firmโs sale to Nippon Steel of Japan for $14.1 billion in cash, voicing unequivocal support for a combination that has drawn opposition from the Biden administration on economic and national security grounds.
Big banks warn of uncertain year ahead after mixed financial performances in the first quarter
Big banks warned of an uncertain year ahead after mixed financial results during the first quarter in an environment of stubbornly high inflation and geopolitical clashes in Europe, the Middle East and elsewhere.