BRUSSELS (AP) — A European Union court has invalidated a decision by the bloc’s executive arm to fine technology company Qualcomm more than $1 billion in an antitrust case. In overruling the European Commission, the Luxembourg-based General Court cited “a number of procedural irregularities” that affected the American company’s defense rights. The court on Wednesday
Continue ReadingJuan Pablo Elverdin (CNN) — 233. Ese es el número de partidos consecutivos de la NBA en los que Steph Curry ha encestado al menos un triple. Ese récord de casi cuatro años llegó a un sorprendente final en el quinto partido de las Finales de la NBA contra los Boston Celtics, que los Golden
Continue ReadingBy Julia Horowitz, CNN Business The Federal Reserve knows it needs to demonstrate that it can get inflation under control — and fast. What’s happening: Pressure on the Fed has increased after the most recent batch of government data showed that annual inflation jumped to 8.6% in May, which was higher than economists had expected.
Continue ReadingCNN, POOL By Matt Egan, CNN Business The Federal Reserve is stepping up its war on inflation. That means borrowing costs are going sharply higher for families and businesses. The US central bank increased its benchmark interest rate by three-quarters of a percentage point on Wednesday, which is the biggest single hike since 1994. This
Continue ReadingCNN By Eric Bradner, CNN South Carolina voters delivered the vengeance that Donald Trump had sought as they ousted Rep. Tom Rice, one of the 10 House Republicans who had voted to impeach the former President, in a primary Tuesday. But in a district south of Rice’s, another one-time Trump critic, Rep. Nancy Mace, narrowly
Continue ReadingBy Lianne Kolirin, CNN Veterinarians are calling on animal lovers to stop buying English bulldogs, because of “major” concerns about their health. The breed, also known as the British bulldog, is “compromised” by a “high rate of health issues related to extreme body shape” that has been bred into them, according to the UK’s Royal
Continue ReadingBy STEPHEN McGRATH AND SYLVIE CORBET Associated Press BUCHAREST, Romania (AP) — French President Emmanuel Macron has suggested that he would soon go to Kyiv to meet with Ukraine’s leader. Answering a journalist’s question during an official visit to Romania, Macron said the timing was right for a visit to Ukraine’s capital but that he
Continue ReadingBy LOLITA C. BALDOR and MIKE CORDER Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. announced it will send an additional $1 billion in military aid to Ukraine, as America and its allies provide longer-range weapons they say can make a difference in a fight where Ukrainian forces are outnumbered and outgunned by their Russian invaders.
Continue ReadingBy Sana Noor Haq, CNN Major League Soccer (MLS) has announced a 10-year deal with Apple to stream every US top-flight men’s game worldwide in what is being described as a ‘historic” day for the league. Beginning in 2023, the deal will allow viewers to watch every MLS, Leagues Cup, MLS NEXT Pro and MLS
Continue ReadingCNN, CNN BUSINESS By Sana Noor Haq, CNN Major League Soccer (MLS) has announced a 10-year deal with Apple to stream every US top-flight men’s game worldwide in what is being described as a ‘historic” day for the league. Beginning in 2023, the deal will allow viewers to watch every MLS, Leagues Cup, MLS NEXT
Continue ReadingMÖNCHENGLADBACH, Germany (AP) — The German soccer federation will not take any action against people who displayed a banner calling for a boycott of the World Cup in Qatar during the team’s Nations League match against Italy. The federation referred to a police statement that says the demonstrators’ action is deemed to be covered by
Continue ReadingLeah Dolan, CNN A rare portrait by celebrated painter Francis Bacon sold for £43.4 million ($52.8 million) at Sotheby’s London on Wednesday, the first time the artwork has been auctioned in its almost six-decade history. “Study for Portrait of Lucian Freud,” painted in 1964, was intended to be the centerpiece of a large triptych —
Continue ReadingJuan Pablo Elverdin Londres/Nueva York (CNN Business) — El Banco Central Europeo celebrará una reunión no programada este miércoles para discutir una fuerte venta del mercado de bonos que ha revivido los recuerdos de la crisis de la deuda de la región hace más de una década. El banco celebraría la reunión “ad-hoc” para discutir
Continue ReadingBy SALLY FRENCH of NerdWallet With record-high gas prices, travelers can save money on summer road trips by considering alternatives. They can plan a trip to U.S. regions with lower-cost fuel, like the Midwest or South. If travelers need to rent a car, they might find affordable options by going to a cheaper car rental
Continue ReadingBy SALLY FRENCH of NerdWallet With record-high gas prices, travelers can save money on summer road trips by considering alternatives. They can plan a trip to U.S. regions with lower-cost fuel, like the Midwest or South. If travelers need to rent a car, they might find affordable options by going to a cheaper car rental
Continue ReadingNYON, Switzerland (AP) — Ukrainian soccer will return to the Champions League next month. Dynamo Kyiv has been drawn to play Turkish team Fenerbahçe in the second qualifying round in the club’s first competitive game since the Russian invasion started. Dynamo was among four teams in the draw for runners-up from mid-ranking leagues. It is
Continue ReadingMelissa Velásquez Loaiza Washington (CNN) — El ejército de Ucrania está quemando municiones de la era soviética que se adaptan a sistemas más antiguos mientras el país suplica a Occidente que envíe más armamento pesado y Rusia acumula una ventaja de artillería significativa alrededor de dos ciudades estratégicamente importantes en el este de Ucrania. Funcionarios
Continue ReadingBy JON GAMBRELL Associated Press DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Iran has acknowledged it plans two tests for its new solid-fueled rocket after satellite photos showed preparations at a desert launch pad previously used in the program. That’s even as tensions remain high over Tehran’s rapidly advancing nuclear program. The Islamic Republic will launch
Continue ReadingBy BISWAJEET BANERJEE Associated Press LUCKNOW, India (AP) — Protests are erupting in many Indian cities against the demolition of homes and businesses belonging to Muslims in what critics call a growing pattern of “bulldozer justice” aimed at punishing activists from the minority group. On Sunday, authorities in a northern state razed the home of
Continue ReadingBy Sharif Paget, CNN Students at Seattle Pacific University handed their interim president rainbow pride flags during a commencement ceremony Sunday instead of shaking his hand in protest of a school policy that bars the hiring of LGBTQ+ people. About 50 students were given pride flags before arriving at the ceremony, Seattle Pacific University student
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