By JOSH FUNK AP Business Writer OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Here’s what’s in the tentative agreement that railroad unions secured to prevent a potential freight railroad strike. The final deal was negotiated by the unions that represent engineers and conductors, but all 12 of the rail unions will likely benefit from the concessions railroads made
Continue ReadingBy Mary Kay Mallonee, CNN The House select committee investigating the January 6, 2021, US Capitol attack is seeking another 3,200 pages of emails from John Eastman, the Trump attorney who spearheaded the far-fetched legal theory that then-Vice President Mike Pence could block Congress’ certification of Joe Biden’s win. The committee told a federal judge
Continue ReadingAMSTERDAM (AP) — The CEO of Amsterdam’s Schiphol Airport has quit after a summer that descended into chaos and flight cancellations amid staff shortages in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic. CEO Dick Benschop told the board of his decision on Wednesday night and the airport announced his departure Thursday. He says, “I’ve done my
Continue ReadingBy Jason Hanna, Priscilla Alvarez, Lauren Koenig and Gabe Cohen, CNN Texas’ governor says his state intentionally sent two buses of migrants to Vice President Kamala Harris’ residence in the nation’s capital — resulting in a Thursday morning arrival that surprised volunteers who said they weren’t prepared to receive them at that site. The drop-off
Continue ReadingReview by Brian Lowry, CNN The gap between a star performance and the movie containing it has seldom been wider than in “Blonde,” which features Ana de Armas stunningly capturing the look and essence of Marilyn Monroe in the service of a film that’s pretentious, heavy handed and lengthy to the point of exhaustion. Netflix
Continue ReadingBERLIN (AP) — Germany’s economy minister says the Group of Seven major economies have agreed to take a tougher, more coordinated stance toward China when it comes to trade. Robert Habeck briefed reporters Thursday after a two-day meeting with fellow G-7 officials east of Berlin. He said the discussions about China were part of a
Continue ReadingReview by Brian Lowry, CNN Although “inspired by true events,” “The Woman King” clearly isn’t tethered to them, using the underlying story of 19th-century female warriors in an African kingdom as the jumping-off point for a rousing action vehicle, augmented by plenty of melodrama. That combination yields a strong showcase for the stars, featuring a
Continue ReadingBy Brian Fung, CNN UK officials have launched a deeper antitrust investigation into Microsoft’s $68.7 billion purchase of video game giant Activision Blizzard, reflecting concerns that the deal may lead to reduced competition. The second-stage probe comes after the UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) said on Sept. 1 that the acquisition — which would
Continue ReadingCNN By Phil Mattingly, CNN As the marathon meeting between rail industry and union representatives neared its 12th hour, the moment Biden administration officials viewed as equal parts inevitable and essential was set into motion. It was time for President Joe Biden to call in and underscore the stakes. Biden’s message was consistent with the
Continue Readingmacamilarincon (CNN Español) –– La estrella del tenis Roger Federer anunció este jueves que se retirará del ATP Tour y de los Grand Slams, después de la Copa Laver la próxima semana en Londres. Las reacciones del mundo del tenis ante el retiro de Roger Federer En un emotivo mensaje publicado en sus redes sociales
Continue ReadingBy Alicia Wallace, CNN Business The number of first-time claims for unemployment benefits fell again last week, setting a new three-month low and showing that employers are still reluctant to let go of workers despite some economic slowing. Initial claims for unemployment insurance were 213,000 for the week ended September 10, down 5,000 from a
Continue ReadingCNNEE (CNN) —- El gobernador de Florida, Ron DeSantis, envió el miércoles por la noche dos aviones con inmigrantes a Martha’s Vineyard, enfureciendo a los políticos demócratas y desencadenando una respuesta frenética con ayuda humanitaria de los lugareños y asistencia de los funcionarios de Massachusetts. Este es el último de una serie de movimientos de
Continue ReadingBy Vanessa Yurkevich, CNN Business Freight railroad unions and management reached a tentative deal to avert a strike, addressing a key attendance policy that had been holding up the deal. The tentative agreement will exempt “time off for certain medical events from carrier attendance policies,” according to a joint statement from the Brotherhood of Locomotive
Continue ReadingBy Brooklyn Neustaeter Click here for updates on this story LONDON (CTV Network) — Tens of thousands of people have lined up along the banks of the River Thames in London, waiting to enter Westminster Hall and pay their respects at Queen Elizabeth II’s lying in state. The Queen has been lying in state in
Continue ReadingBy Oliver Darcy, CNN Business CNN is reimagining its mornings. The network on Thursday unveiled a new marquee morning program that will debut later this year, anchored by stars Don Lemon, Poppy Harlow, and Kaitlan Collins. The show will replace “New Day,” which airs 6 a.m. to 9 a.m. ET. It will carry a new
Continue ReadingBy ANNE D’INNOCENZIO AP Retail Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Americans picked up their spending a bit in August from July even as surging inflation on household necessities like rent and food take a toll on household budgets. The U.S. retail sales rose an unexpected 0.3% last month, from being down 0.4% in July, the
Continue ReadingBy The Associated Press Software company Adobe is buying online design company Figma in an approximately $20 billion cash-and-stock deal. Figma, founded in 2012, allows those who design interactive mobile and web applications to collaborate through multi-player workflows, sophisticated design systems and a rich developer ecosystem. The companies said that Figma’s web-based, multi-player capabilities will
Continue ReadingCAIRO (AP) — Flash flooding across Sudan has killed at least 20 people over the past week, raising the official death toll since the rainy season began in May to 134. The country’s National Council for Civil Defense said an additional 120 people had been injured in the flooding in the past week. Torrential downpours
Continue ReadingBy AAMER MADHANI Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden has signed an executive order that aims to sharpen the national security considerations taken in the federal government’s review process for foreign investment in the United States. Biden administration officials say the order signed Thursday will bolster oversight by the Committee on Foreign Investment
Continue ReadingBy AAMER MADHANI Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden has signed an executive order that aims to sharpen the national security considerations taken in the federal government’s review process for foreign investment in the United States. Biden administration officials say the order signed Thursday will bolster oversight by the Committee on Foreign Investment
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