McDonald's store traffic falls unexpectedly as diners grow uneasy about economy
McDonaldβs store traffic fell unexpectedly in the first quarter as economic uncertainty weighed on diners.
Apple posts stronger-than-expected Q2 results but stocks slides after-hours
Appleβs profit and revenue for the fiscal second quarter topped Wall Streetβs expectations, but investors are waiting to hear what CEO Tim Cook has to say about the impact of tariffs and economic uncertainty on its business.
UPDATE: Trump taps national security adviser Waltz for UN envoy
President Donald Trump said heβs nominating his national security adviser Mike Waltz to serve as United Nations ambassador in a major shake up of his national security team.
Brazilian nun who was the world's oldest person has died at 116
Β Sister Inah Canabarro, a Brazilian nun and teacher who was the world's oldest person, died on Wednesday just weeks short of turning 117, her religious congregation said.
Pressure cookers recalled after reports of serious burn injuries
SharkNinja is recalling more than 2 million pressure cookers sold in the U.S. and Canada β after consumers reported over 100 burn injuries spanning from a hazard that can cause hot food to spew out.
βBuena Vista Social Club,β βDeath Becomes Herβ and βMaybe Happy Endingβ lead Tony Award nominations
Three Broadway shows β βBuena Vista Social Club,β βDeath Becomes Herβ and βMaybe Happy Endingβ β each earned a leading 10 Tony Award nominations Thursday, as nominators spread out the joy and gave nods to George Clooney, Sarah Snook and Bob Odenkirk in their debuts.
Trump's health agency urges therapy for transgender youth, not broader gender-affirming health care
The Trump administration is calling for more reliance on behavioral therapy for transgender youth instead of broader gender-affirming medical care.
Visa wants to give artificial intelligence 'agents' your credit card
Visa is hoping to hand your credit card to an artificial intelligence βagentβ that can find and buy clothes, groceries, airplane tickets and other items on your behalf.
US, Ukraine sign economic deal after Trump presses Kyiv to pay back US for help in repelling Russia
The U.S. and Ukraine have announced an economic deal after a weekslong press by President Donald Trump on Ukraine compensate Washington for more billions in military and economic assistance to help Ukraine repel the Russian invasion.
NFL fines Falcons and defensive coordinator Jeff Ulbrich following prank call to Shedeur Sanders
The Atlanta Falcons have been fined $250,000 and defensive coordinator Jeff Ulbrich has been fined $100,000 as the result of Ulbrichβs son participating in a prank call to Shedeur Sanders during the NFL draft.
SC treasurer appears to survive attempt to kick him out of office
Republican South Carolina Treasurer Curtis Loftis appears likely to stay in office for at least the rest of the year.
Wall Street sinks following signals that the US economy is sputtering
U.S. stocks are tumbling following a discouraging report suggesting the U.S. economy may have shrunk at the start of the year, before most of President Donald Trumpβs announced tariffs could take effect.
Ukraine says itβs poised to sign a key mineral resources deal with the US
Ukraine is prepared to sign a landmark mineral resources agreement with the United States in Washington.
UPS to cut 20,000 jobs, close some facilities
UPS is looking to slash about 20,000 jobs and close more than 70 facilities as it drastically reduces the amount of Amazon shipments it handles.
UPDATE: Gene Hackman's wife died from hantavirus autopsy confirms
An autopsy has confirmed that Gene Hackman's wife, Betsy Arakawa, died from hantavirus pulmonary syndrome.
Trump to offer automakers some relief on his 25% tariffs
The White House says President Donald Trump will sign an executive order Tuesday to relax some of his 25% tariffs on autos and auto parts.
Russia declares a 72-hour ceasefire in Ukraine for next week to mark Victory Day in World War II
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday declared a unilateral 72-hour ceasefire next week in Ukraine to mark Victory Day in World War II as the U.S. presses for a deal to end the 3-year-old war. Kyiv insisted on a longer and immediate truce.
Conclave to elect a new pope will start on May 7
Catholic cardinals on Monday set May 7 as the start date for the conclave to elect Pope Francis' successor, delaying the secret voting for two days so they can get to know one another better and find consensus on a candidate before they are sequestered in the Sistine Chapel.
Trump 100 days in, here's what he's done and not done
The weeks since President Donald Trump returned to office have been a whirlwind of activity to show Americans his administration is relentlessly pursuing his promises.
Catholic faithful pay respects to Pope Francis as his tomb opens to the public in Rome basilica
Roman Catholic faithful have begun visiting the tomb of Pope Francis.
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