China's aviation regulator said on Friday it had opened new air routes to the Chinese cities of Xiamen and Fuzhou, routes which are situated very close to the Taiwan-controlled islands of Kinmen and Matsu, a move likely to anger Taipei. Taiwan expressed anger in January after China "unilaterally" changed a flight path called M503 close to the sensitive median line in the Taiwan Strait. The new routes to Xiamen and Fuzhou connect to the M503 flight route.
Sony Pictures Entertainment and Apollo Global Management are discussing making a joint bid for Paramount Global, according to a person familiar with the matter. The companies have yet to approach Paramount, which is in exclusive deal talks with Skydance Media, an independent studio led by David Ellison, though some investors have urged Paramount to explore other options. The competing bid, which is still being structured, would offer cash for all outstanding Paramount shares and take the company private, the source said.
Bank of America raised Microsoft's earnings estimate by 1% above its $60.5 billion Q3 revenue forecast, citing sustained Azure strength.
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The resurgent dollar headed towards a second straight week of gains on Friday as a hotter-than-expected U.S. economy has pushed back investors' and policymakers' expectations of the trajectory of Federal Reserve rate cuts this year. The greenback's 0.17% gain for the week was somewhat capped by a slight stall in its rally since Thursday following a rare trilateral warning from finance chiefs in the United States, Japan and South Korea over the latter two's sliding currencies, raising the risk of a potential joint intervention. That's as Asian currencies, in particular, come under immense pressure from the dollar's strength.
Giancarlo Esposito may be a big star now, but times were so tough in the aughts that he considered committing insurance fraud to help pay the bills. During a recent interview on of SiriusXM’s Jim & Sam, The Gentleman star recalled a time in 2008 when he was feeling particular desperate about cash flow. “My way …
What to expect in the future for abortions in Arizona as the matter plays out in the courts.
The resurgent dollar headed towards a second straight week of gains on Friday as a hotter-than-expected U.S. economy has pushed back investors' and policymakers' expectations of the trajectory of Federal Reserve rate cuts this year. The greenback's 0.17% gain for the week was somewhat capped by a slight stall in its rally since Thursday following a rare trilateral warning from finance chiefs in the United States, Japan and South Korea over the latter two's sliding currencies, raising the risk of a potential joint intervention. That's as Asian currencies, in particular, come under immense pressure from the dollar's strength.
The Sea Otter Classic returned Thursday to the excitement of biking enthusiasts of all types. No pets are allowed at the event. This is the 33rd year the event will be held at the WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca will host the four-day biking festival.
Sell or be banned - TikTok's US operations, by some estimates, could fetch up to $100bn.
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Employees at a Phoenix group home who took care of a diabetic child who later died say they were never formally trained on how to manage his diabetes, according to newly released law enforcement records. The Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office released hundreds of pages of documents, hours of audio, and body camera video from its investigation into 9-year-old Jakob Blodgett’s death.
A Colombian national has been extradited from Chile to the U.S to face kidnapping and assault charges in connection with two U.S. Army soldiers who were on temporary duty in Bogota, Colombia, the Justice Dept. said.
THE WOODLANDS, Texas (AP) — Nelly Korda, who is looking to tie an LPGA Tour record with her fifth straight win, shot a 4-under 68 on Thursday in the opening round of the Chevron Championship, leaving her two shots behind leader Lauren Coughlin in the year's first major. Coughlin shot a bogey-free 66 in windy conditions at Carlton Woods, which is hosting the event for the second time. The top-ranked Korda is seeking her second major after winning the Women's PGA Championship in 2021. She could jo
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Fernando Ochoa Jauregui’s public defender pleaded not guilty on behalf of his client , who remains in custody.
Two South Monterey County cities were awarded $11 million to help resolve two major encampments.
The video was published in October 2023, during the Hamas-Israel war, months before Iran's air attack on Israel in April 2024.