Spanish federation sides against Barcelona over payments
By TALES AZZONI AP Sports Writer MADRID (AP) — The Spanish soccer federation has joined the long list of entities deciding to take legal action…
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Gianni Infantino says his 2016 FIFA presidential win was inspired by visit to Rwanda’s genocide memorial as he is elected for second term
By Sammy Mngqosini and Amy Woodyatt, CNN Re-elected unopposed for a second term ending in 2027 at FIFA’s 73rd Congress in Kigali, Rwanda on…
Continue ReadingUS jobless aid claims fell last week as layoffs remain low
By MATT OTT AP Business Writer Fewer Americans applied for jobless claims last week as the labor market continues to thrive despite the Federal…
Continue ReadingUS jobless aid claims fell last week as layoffs remain low
By MATT OTT AP Business Writer Fewer Americans applied for jobless claims last week as the labor market continues to thrive despite the Federal…
Continue ReadingUK bans TikTok on government devices
By Brian Fung, CNN The United Kingdom banned TikTok from official government devices on Thursday, adding to similar restrictions imposed by allies in…
Continue ReadingWomen’s World Cup prize money gets big FIFA raise to $150M
By GRAHAM DUNBAR AP Sports Writer The Women’s World Cup is getting an increase in prize money of more than 300% for this year’s tournament. The…
Continue ReadingScottie Scheffler’s Masters Champions Dinner menu: Cheeseburger slides, ribeye steak and chocolate chip cookies
By Jack Bantock, CNN A major title, a green jacket, millions of dollars in prize money; there are plenty of perks to winning The Masters, but…
Continue ReadingWilliams-Sonoma: Fiscal Q4 Earnings Snapshot
SAN FRANCISCO — Williams-Sonoma: Fiscal Q4 Earnings…
Continue Reading‘Shazam!’ Fury of the Gods’ can’t catch lightning in a bottle twice
Review by Brian Lowry, CNN “Shazam! Fury of the Gods” provides a lightning-bolt-shaped exclamation point on the realization this comedic…
Continue ReadingLebanon Central Bank chief questioned by European lawyers
By KAREEM CHEHAYEB Associated Press BEIRUT (AP) — Lebanon’s embattled Central Bank chief has appeared for questioning for the first time before a…
Continue ReadingDamar Hamlin delights with surprise ‘Masked Singer’ appearance
By Lisa Respers France, CNN “Sesame Street” brought Damar Hamlin to “The Masked Singer.” On an episode that aired Wednesday…
Continue ReadingMiami Beach can party all night after booze ban halted
Melissa Alonso, CNN The party looks set to go on well into the night in Miami’s South Beach, for now at least, after ban on alcohol sales after…
Continue ReadingUK bans TikTok on government phones on security grounds
LONDON (AP) — British authorities say they’re banning the Chinese-owned video-sharing app TikTok from government mobile phones on security…
Continue ReadingNewsom pledges 1,200 tiny homes for California’s homeless
By ADAM BEAM Associated Press SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California will spend about $30 million to build 1,200 small homes across the state this…
Continue ReadingMobile sports bets booming in some states as others shy away
By DAVID A. LIEB Associated Press The stakes are higher in Ohio this year for March Madness — and not just because it’s a regional host for…
Continue ReadingMobile sports bets booming in some states as others shy away
By DAVID A. LIEB Associated Press The stakes are higher in Ohio this year for March Madness — and not just because it’s a regional host for…
Continue ReadingStomach bug delays Verstappen’s arrival at Saudi Arabian GP
JEDDAH, Saudi Arabia (AP) — Two-time defending Formula One champion Max Verstappen’s arrival at the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix has been delayed…
Continue ReadingExperts, banks look for ideas to stop next bank failure
By PAUL WISEMAN and KEN SWEET AP Business Writers WASHINGTON (AP) — The warning signs were all there. Silicon Valley Bank was expanding at a…
Continue ReadingDunkin’ is retiring a fan-favorite drink
By Jordan Valinsky, CNN One of Dunkin’s most recognizable drinks has disappeared. The Dunkaccino has quietly been pulled from the coffee…
Continue ReadingUS home building surged in February
By Anna Bahney, CNN US home building jumped higher in February, turning around after five consecutive months of falling. Housing starts, a measure of…
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