Facebook to create privacy panel, pay $5 billion to U.S. to settle allegations
The Federal Trade Commission is set to announce on Wednesday that Facebook Inc has agreed to a sweeping settlement of significant allegations it mishandled user...
Brazil approves rules for pesticides easing toxicity criteria
Brazil’s health surveillance agency, Anvisa, approved on Tuesday new rules for pesticides, establishing the risk of death as the sole criteria for classifying the toxicity...
White House’s Kudlow hopeful on U.S.-China trade talks, agriculture buys
White House economic adviser Larry Kudlow on Tuesday said it was a good sign top U.S. officials would travel to China for in-person talks about...
Senators announce bipartisan proposal to lower drug prices
The top Republican and Democrat on the U.S. Senate Finance Committee announced a proposal to lower prescription drug prices on Tuesday that could save $100...
Ethiopia: At least 17 killed in violence over Sidama autonomy – nazret.com
Ethiopia: At least 17 killed in violence over Sidama autonomy nazret.com Three Ethiopian churches burnt in Sidama, death toll reaches 60 borkena.com Ethiopian party wants constitutional change...
North Carolina ‘bathroom bill’ settlement approved
Transgender people in North Carolina can use any public restroom in state-run buildings that conforms with their gender identity under a U.S. court settlement approved...
Report: Cowboys C Frederick ready for camp
Dallas Cowboys center Travis Frederick, who missed last season as he recovered from Guillain-Barre syndrome, is expected to be active for the start of training...
Nike inks endorsement deal with basketball star Zion Williamson
Nike Inc has signed Zion Williamson, the No. 1 NBA draft pick and rising 19-year-old basketball star, to its Jordan brand, the world’s largest sportswear...
Alibaba opens up to American sellers
Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba Group will now allow small businesses in the United States to sell on Alibaba.com, in an effort to tap into the...
Grupo Mexico says expects no operational impact from Guaymas suspension
Mining and transport firm Grupo Mexico said on Tuesday that it does not expect its operations to be impacted by the partial closing of its...