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Democratic Senator Jeff Merkley, chair of the Congressional-Executive Commission on China that led the hearing, accused U.S. companies of helping Beijing "reap the rewards in prestige and propaganda" and drew a parallel to the 1936 Berlin Olympics under Hitler.

French ex-minister charged with corruption in Ghosn case

Apple profit nearly doubles as lockdowns eased

Google is reportedly on track to generate $130 billion in overall ad revenue this year, an increase of some 25% from a year earlier.

Man robs iconic Parisian jeweller using stand-up scooter as getaway

Activision workers plan walkout to protest sexism

Top Democrats issued another plea for President Biden to cancel $50,000 in student loan debt per person.

After growing criticism from child-safety advocates, Instagram finally announces new policies to protect young users in its photo-sharing app.

Tech giant Apple reported strong fiscal third-quarter earnings, shattering analysts' expectations. It was the company's best fiscal third quarter in its 45-year history.

Apple quarterly profit nearly doubles to $21.7 bn

Cloud, business services lift Microsoft earnings

Coffee drinkers returned to Starbucks cafes in a big way last quarter, fueling a surge in sales and better-than-expected profits.

Campbell's Soup gets a new logo design for the first time in decades.

As holiday season nears, consumer confidence spikes to its highest level since February 2020.

Tunisia's biggest party ready for elections, warns against 'autocratic regime'

Walmart upgrades its "debt-free college" perk. Tuition will be taken care of for employees.

Two dead, five missing in blast at German chemical park

Kering back to pre-pandemic sales levels

Trial opens but quickly postponed in 'rotten' Vatican financial scandal

Elon Musk bashed Apple, not once, but twice, during an earnings call with investors, making it clear there is a rivalry with the companies.

While the global economy is still growing, the uneven distribution of vaccines is widening disparities as rich countries pick up speed and leave developing nations behind.

Philip Morris plans to completely end sales in the U.K. by 2030.

GE sees rise in industrial orders, lifting shares

Orders for big-ticket manufactured goods grew at a slower-than-expected pace, as the computer chip shortage continued to take a toll.

The recall affects arugula, basil, finstar, green bibb, romaine, and spring mix greens that may be contaminated with Listeria.

Afghan spy agency arrests four journalists for 'propaganda'

Romania cheers as gold mines get world heritage nod

Thailand forest park gets World Heritage nod despite indigenous rights warning

Will Tunisia crisis end Arab Spring's democratic success story?