Saudi Arabia could sell more of its crown jewel. China is the most likely buyer
Saudi Arabia is considering selling part of its giant state oil company to a major foreign investor, likely from China. The kingdom’s crown…
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Jana Kramer and Mike Caussin’s split leaves ‘Whine Down’ fans wondering what’s next
Jana Kramer and Mike Caussin’s breakup was the subject of their “Whine Down” podcast, even though they weren’t present for…
Continue ReadingMyanmar Fast Facts
Here’s a look at Myanmar, a country in southeast Asia formerly known as Burma. About Myanmar (from the CIA World Factbook)Area: 676,578 sq km…
Continue ReadingSenate Majority Leader, J. Kalani English of Maui to retire due to “long-haul” Covid-19 effects
Click here for updates on this story HONOLULU, Hawai’i (KITV) — Senate Majority Leader J. Kalani English…
Continue ReadingBoeing’s business is slowly improving, but troubles remain
Boeing’s business is improving. But its troubles are not yet behind it. The company on Wednesday reported a much smaller loss in the first…
Continue ReadingBudd launches North Carolina Senate bid by aligning himself with Trump in growing primary field
Rep. Ted Budd launched his North Carolina Senate campaign on Wednesday, aligning himself with former President Donald Trump in a 2022 bid for the…
Continue ReadingSamsung to unveil ‘most powerful Galaxy’ device yet
In a typical year, Samsung only holds two of its big “Unpacked” events. But this is no normal year. The South Korean consumer electronics…
Continue ReadingHe’s shaping the future of Spotify, one moonshot idea at a time
Spotify is frequently one step ahead of us, suggesting undiscovered songs, artists and podcasts based on what you listened to in the past. But who is…
Continue ReadingMan who put his feet on desk in Pelosi’s office during Capitol riot to be released from jail pending trial
Richard Barnett, the man who put his feet on a desk in House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s office and left her an insulting note during the Capitol…
Continue Reading‘The Handmaid’s Tale’ shifts gears, changing more than just its clothes
“The Handmaid’s Tale” joins the roster of programs that have flamed brightly, then kept the fires burning beyond their creative…
Continue ReadingChicken coops for everyone: A rural chain is thriving as millennials flee cities
If you’re one of those millennials who moved to a rural or suburban area during the pandemic, it’s practically a requirement that you…
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5 things to know for April 28: Covid-19, Biden, police violence, Boko Haram, Hungary
It may be hard to find gas this summer, but it’s not because of any crude oil shortage. It’s the tanker truck drivers needed to deliver…
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Battle of the billionaires: Jeff Bezos’ rocket company protests SpaceX’s latest NASA contract
Blue Origin is pushing back on NASA’s decision to hand a $2.9 billion contract to SpaceX to build the vehicle that will land the next…
Continue ReadingTwo New Jersey police officers charged for allegedly punching a teenager and lying about it
Two New Jersey police officers are facing civil rights and obstruction of justice charges for allegedly assaulting an Arab American teenager and then…
Continue ReadingPolice in Germany responded to a bomb alert — and found a sex toy
A bomb alert in southern Germany turned out to be a false alarm after a grenade-shaped object was found to be a sex toy. A woman out jogging in the…
Continue ReadingJoe Rogan wades into the anti-vaccination narrative on his Spotify podcast
Joe Rogan, one of the world’s highest paid and most popular podcast hosts, is giving air to anti-vaccine narratives. On his Spotify exclusive…
Continue ReadingHow the Biden presidency looks from one pivotal Pennsylvania county, 100 days in
Carol Erker vividly remembers the emotion that washed over her after Joe Biden won the 2020 election. Even as she worried about the pandemic and the…
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The rich world has failed India
The rich world has yet to provide a global response to the pandemic, a failure that’s hitting hard in India. On Wednesday, the official…
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CNN Poll: Majority of Americans approve of Biden and his priorities in first 100 days
On the cusp of the 100-day mark of Joe Biden’s presidency, a new CNN Poll conducted by SSRS finds 53% of Americans approve of the way he is…
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‘Not an easy transition’: Inside Trump’s unconventional first months out of office
Most Mondays and Tuesdays, former President Donald Trump skips golf to confer with aides about the week ahead. Together they decide which Republican…
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