'Barbie' makes history with $1 billion at the box office
"Barbie" has answered the billion-dollar question with a resounding "yes." Barely three weeks into its run, writer-director Greta Gerwig's blockbuster has raked in an astounding $1.03 billion at the global box office, Warner Bros. reports. This makes Gerwig the first female director with a billion-dollar movie.
2023-08-06 23:45
Former Treasury secretaries react to US credit downgrade
The US economy is resilient, but policymakers need to take the long view on the country's fiscal challenges, three former Treasury secretaries told CNN's Fareed Zakaria.
2023-08-06 22:55
The EPA's ambitious plan to cut auto emissions to slow climate change runs into skepticism
The U.S. government’s most ambitious plan ever to slash planet-warming greenhouse gas emissions from passenger vehicles faces skepticism about how realistic it is and whether it goes far enough
2023-08-06 22:23
Ahead of two key inflation reports, what would a soft landing look like exactly?
The case for a US recession has been slowly collapsing as inflation eases and the economy holds remarkably steady, despite 11 interest rate hikes since the Federal Reserve began its latest battle against inflation in March 2022.
2023-08-06 19:53
Iraq blocks Telegram app, cites personal data violations
BAGHDAD Iraq's telecoms ministry said it has blocked the Telegram messaging app over national security concerns and in
2023-08-06 19:27
DeSantis' 'openly hostile' politics is costing Florida millions
A slew of new bills signed into law by Republican Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has draped the Sunshine State in controversy, spurring protests, lawsuits and travel advisories warning the state is "openly hostile" toward people of color, immigrants, women and LGBTQ+ community members.
2023-08-06 17:27
Australia announces tax adviser crackdown after PwC tax leak scandal
By Lewis Jackson SYDNEY Australia will drastically tighten penalties for promoters of dodgy tax schemes and beef up
2023-08-06 10:25
Oregon extends crab fishing restrictions to protect whales from getting caught in trap ropes
Oregon has extended rules restricting the number of crab traps in the water and how deep they can drop in the late-season months when humpback whales are more likely to swim there
2023-08-06 05:49
Wells Fargo says missing deposits glitch is resolved
The Wells Fargo glitch that made some customers' direct deposits disappear from their bank accounts is over, the bank said on Saturday.
2023-08-06 04:24
World Bank to help fund 1,000 mini solar power grids in Nigeria
ABUJA The World Bank is aiming to help fund construction of 1,000 mini solar power grids in Africa's
2023-08-06 02:18
EV maker Lucid slashes prices of Air sedan as part of offer amid heating competition
By Abhirup Roy SAN FRANCISCO Electric vehicle maker Lucid cut prices of its Air luxury sedans by as
2023-08-06 01:15
Profits at Warren Buffett's firm reach $36B as stocks surge and its insurance holdings perform well
Profits rebounded at Warren Buffett’s conglomerate along with the value of its $353 billion stock portfolio in the second quarter to hit $35.9 billion
2023-08-06 00:54