Asian shares extend gains on trade deal hopes, U.S. job boost
Asian shares rose to 14-week highs on Monday as growing optimism over U.S.-China trade talks and upbeat U.S. job data boosted global investors’ appetite for...
Republicans, Democrats, ‘SNL’ attack Warren’s ‘Medicare for All’ plan
Senator Elizabeth Warren’s $20.5 trillion plan to provide healthcare for all Americans was attacked and mocked over the weekend by Democrats, Republicans, and “Saturday Night...
Jepkosgei claims NYC Marathon in women’s upset victory
Kenyan half marathon world record holders Geoffrey Kamworor and rookie Joyciline Jepkosgei powered to victories in the New York City Marathon on Sunday. Gavino Garay...
Britain set for 1970s public spending levels as parties woo voters: report
The size of the British state is heading back to levels not seen since the 1970s, and taxes will have to rise, a think-tank said...
Under Armour faces U.S. federal probe over accounting practices: WSJ
Under Armour Inc is under investigation by U.S. federal law enforcement officials over whether the sportswear maker shifted sales from quarter to quarter to appear...
McDonald’s ousts CEO over consensual relationship with employee
McDonald’s Corp dismissed Chief Executive Steve Easterbrook over a recent consensual relationship with an employee, which the board determined violated company policy, the fast-food giant...
Whistleblower offers written testimony to Republicans
The U.S. official whose whistleblower complaint led to the impeachment inquiry against President Donald Trump offered to communicate directly with Republicans on the intelligence committee...
Flamengo win 4-1 and continue march toward Serie A title
Bruno Henrique scored a hat-trick to help league leaders Flamengo to a 4-1 win over Corinthians at the Maracana stadium on Sunday....
Reaction to Lewis Hamilton’s sixth Formula One title
Britain’s Lewis Hamilton won his sixth Formula One championship on Sunday. The following is some reaction to the Mercedes driver’s achievement:...
Hamilton says he is somewhere above Cloud Nine after sixth title
An emotional Lewis Hamilton said he felt overwhelmed, honored and ‘more humble than ever’ after becoming the second Formula One driver after Michael Schumacher to...