Rare Death Of UN Worker As Israel Pursues West Bank Operation
The UN agency for Palestinian refugees said Friday one of its employees was killed during an Israeli operation in the occupied West Bank, where raids have escalated since last month.
Toronto Festival Drops Russian War Film Screenings Over Threats
The controversial documentary "Russians at War" about Moscow's invasion of Ukraine was to be unveiled to North American audiences on Friday but the Toronto International Film Festival paused the screenings after receiving "significant threats."
Boar's Head Closing Virginia Plant Tied To Deadly Listeria Outbreak
The company has decided to permanently discontinue producing liverwurst.
US Moves To Curb 'Trade Loophole' Over China Worries
The US government said Friday it will work to curb the "overuse and abuse" of a mechanism allowing lower-value imports to enter the country duty-free, as concerns grow over Chinese shipments.
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United To Offer Free Wi-Fi On Planes
The airline has signed a deal with Elon Musk's Starlink to offer the service.
OCC Orders Wells Fargo To Fix Lapses In Money Laundering Controls
U.S. regulator ordered Wells Fargo to tighten its controls on money laundering to prevent propagation of illicit transactions.
Italy Busts Ring Trafficking Retro Video Games From China
Italy's financial police said Friday they have dismantled a ring trafficking counterfeit vintage video game consoles from China containing some of the most popular titles of the 1980s and 90s.
China Bans PwC For Six Months Over Evergrande Audit
Accountancy giant PwC was banned in China Friday for six months and slapped with a fine of $62.2 million over problems with its audit of beleaguered property company Evergrande.
Japan Ranks 7-Eleven Owner 'Core' Industry, Complicating Takeover
The Japanese finance ministry on Friday designated the parent company of 7-Eleven a "core" industry, a move that could make a takeover by Canadian rival Couche-Tard more difficult.
Boeing Workers Reject Contract, Vote For Strike; 737 MAX Production In Limbo
Thirty thousand workers at Boeing go on strike for wages and benefits, endangering the company's ability to recover from $60 billion in debt and safety concerns.
Pastor Sought By US Pleads Not Guilty In Philippine Sex Trafficking Case
A Philippine pastor wanted in the United States for sex trafficking children pleaded not guilty to similar charges in Manila Friday, his lawyer said.
India's Top Court Frees Jailed PM Modi Opponent On Bail
A top political opponent of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi was granted bail on Friday after months behind bars on accusations his party took kickbacks in exchange for liquor licences.
Exiled Russian Dissidents In Germany Get Rare Boost From Freed Activists
Not long after Russian dissident Ilya Yashin was freed in a major prisoner swap with the West, he received a hero's welcome in Berlin, a growing centre for exiled Russian activists.
Harris, Trump March Forward In US Battleground States Drive
US presidential candidates Donald Trump and Kamala Harris head to key battleground states on Friday, each seeking an edge in a race where they are running neck-and-neck less than two months before voting day.
Sudan Museums' Precious Antiquities Looted In War
Sudan's priceless archaeological heritage is being stripped from museums, with looters loading statuettes and fragments of ancient palaces onto lorries, smuggling them out of the war-torn country, and selling them online.
'Shogun' Set To Reign At Historic Emmys
"Shogun" is tipped to become the first ever non-English-language winner of the Emmy for best drama -- the most prestigious prize at the small-screen equivalent of the Oscars -- at a glitzy ceremony on Sunday.
Most Asian Markets Rise As Traders Gear Up For Fed Rate Cut
Asian markets mostly rose Friday and the yen sat around nine-month highs after another healthy day on Wall Street as investors gear up for an expected US interest rate cut next week.
Microsoft Cutting More Jobs From Its Gaming Unit
Microsoft is cutting about 650 more positions from its gaming unit as it continues to tighten its belt following the blockbuster buyout of "Call of Duty" maker Activision Blizzard.
US Says New Apple AirPods Can Be Hearing Aids
Apple on Thursday got a green light from US regulators to add a feature that would let upcoming AirPods Pro headphones be used as hearing aids, potentially disrupting that market.
OpenAI Releases Reasoning AI With Eye On Safety, Accuracy
ChatGPT creator OpenAI on Thursday released a new series of artificial intelligence models designed to spend more time thinking -- in hopes that generative AI chatbots provide more accurate and beneficial responses.
Business Groups Ask Ottawa To Prevent Air Canada Strike
Groups representing more than 200,000 businesses across Canada on Thursday urged the government to intervene to block a looming pilot's strike at flagship carrier Air Canada that they say risks devastating the economy.
US Sanctions Cambodian Tycoon For Human Trafficking And Investment Scams
The Treasury Department sanctioned Ly Yong Phat and entities he controlled over their role in the abusive treatment of workers in online scam centers
US Clears Way For Hearing Aid Feature In New Apple AirPods Pro
Apple on Thursday got a green light from US regulators to add a feature that would let upcoming AirPods Pro ear pieces be used as hearing aids, potentially disrupting that market.
London Fashion Week Opens With Charli XCX Party And Second-hand Runways
A hotly anticipated party thrown by high-street retailer H&M and pop star Charli XCX is set to shake things up as London Fashion Week opens on Thursday alongside two shows focused on sustainability.
Trump Tower Declared 'Public Nuisance' After Killing Thousands of Fish
This week, a Cook County judge ruled that Trump International Hotel & Tower in Chicago has been violating state and federal environmental law for decades
New US Postal Service Delivery Vehicles Hit The Road
The new trucks are built for comfort and safety and come equipped with air conditioning.
Kevin O'Leary Calls Workers Splurging On $5 Cups Of Coffee 'Idiots'
'Mr. Wonderful' urged workers to be more miserly or they will 'piss away about $15,000 a year on stupid stuff'
Samsung Electronics To Cut Up To 30% Of Global Jobs: Report
The world's largest maker of memory chips, smartphones, and televisions reportedly plans to implement the global headcount reduction by the end of the year, and it would hit jobs across the Americas, Asia, Europe, and Africa.
Spanish PM Meets Venezuelan Opposition Figure Amid Tensions
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez met Thursday with Venezuelan opposition candidate Edmundo Gonzalez Urrutia, who fled to Madrid over the weekend requesting asylum, as tensions mounted between Caracas and its former colonial ruler.
Google's AI Model Under EU Lens Over Data Privacy Concerns
Regulators in the European Union are looking into Google's Pathways Language Model 2 (PaLM2) for possible GDPR infractions. They are concentrating on impact assessments and the processing of personal data.
New Funding Round Values OpenAI At $150 Billion: Report
OpenAI is set on cementing itself as a leader in AI tech with its plan to raise funds at a $150 billion valuation.
J&J CEO Slams Biden's Drug Pricing Law, Says It Will 'Chill' Innovation
J&J CEO explained that the new drug-price negotiation law threatens development of new drugs, according to Bloomberg.
Businesses Warn Yellen On 'Political Pressure' Over US Steel Sale
Major Japanese and American business groups have urged US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen not to succumb to political pressure when reviewing Nippon Steel's proposed acquisition of United States Steel.
Ireland Launches EU Privacy Probe Into Google AI Development
An Irish regulator helping to police European Union data privacy on Thursday launched an investigation into Google's artificial intelligence development.
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