Number of new Netflix shows to dwarf those from Disney, Apple at launch
Streaming video leader Netflix Inc is planning to release around 62 new original productions, including films, series, documentaries, and comedy specials, from October to December...
Brazil says oil on beaches is Venezuelan, but the culprit may not be
Brazil’s government has confirmed that oil mysteriously washing up on the country’s beaches is Venezuelan, but that does not necessarily mean Venezuela is responsible, the...
Turkey agrees with U.S. to pause Syria assault while Kurds withdraw
Turkey agreed on Thursday to pause its offensive in Syria for five days to let Kurdish forces withdraw from a “safe zone” Ankara had sought...
Key witness testifies in impeachment inquiry
President Donald Trump directed U.S. officials involved in Ukraine policy to work directly with his private lawyer Rudy Giuliani, the U.S. ambassador to the European...
Zuckerberg says Facebook considered banning political ads
Facebook Chief Executive Mark Zuckerberg said in a speech on Thursday that the social media company had considered banning all political advertising but decided against...
Striking Chicago teachers picket as contract talks gear up
Teachers in the Chicago Public Schools (CPS) system picketed outside of schools on Thursday during their first day of a strike after protracted labor negotiations...
Facebook’s Zuckerberg hits pause on China, defends political ads policy
Facebook Inc Chief Executive Mark Zuckerberg on Thursday defended the social media company’s political advertising policies and said it was unable to overcome China’s strict...
Boxing: Shields focuses on her craft, possible MMA move after pre-fight violence
Claressa Shields owns two Olympic gold medals and a 9-0 record as a professional boxer. But a violent incident outside the ring involving her brother...
Members of Los Angeles pension board ready to drop money manager Ken Fisher
Commissioners of a $23 billion Los Angeles fire and police pension fund are ready to drop the firm of money manager Kenneth Fisher, who is...
Golden Knights’ Zykov suspended 20 games for positive drug test
Russian forward Valentin Zykov of the Vegas Golden Knights has been suspended for 20 games without pay for violating the National Hockey League’s performance-enhancing drug...