The Latest: Bill Clinton’s testimony about Epstein ties concludes after more than 6 hours
Read full article: The Latest: Bill Clinton’s testimony about Epstein ties concludes after more than 6 hoursFormer President Bill Clinton has finished his testimony before members of Congress for their investigation over convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
A storm system sweeps across the Southeast triggering tornado watches and damaging winds
Read full article: A storm system sweeps across the Southeast triggering tornado watches and damaging windsA strong storm system has brought tornado watches and damage in parts of the Southeast just as the Northeast starts to warm up.
Cracker Barrel lowers revenue forecast as traffic falls after logo blowup
Read full article: Cracker Barrel lowers revenue forecast as traffic falls after logo blowupCracker Barrel posted lower-than-expected sales in its fiscal first quarter and lowered its revenue forecast for the year as it continued to feel the fallout from a botched plan to revamp its logo and restaurants.
Judge blocks Trump cuts, restores $34 million in anti-terror funds for New York City transit system
Read full article: Judge blocks Trump cuts, restores $34 million in anti-terror funds for New York City transit systemA federal judge has permanently blocked the Trump administration from withholding nearly $34 million in funding earmarked to protect New York’s transportation system from terrorist attacks.
The Latest: Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs is sentenced to 4 years and 2 months in prison
Read full article: The Latest: Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs is sentenced to 4 years and 2 months in prisonSean ‘Diddy’ Combs has been sentenced to 4 years and 2 months in prison in case involving sex workers, violence and “freak-offs.”.
Columbia University student data stolen by politically motivated hacker, university says
Read full article: Columbia University student data stolen by politically motivated hacker, university saysA politically motivated hacker breached Columbia University’s data systems last week, stealing student records and causing widespread disruptions.
Mahmoud Khalil requests transfer from Louisiana jail after judge blocks his release
Read full article: Mahmoud Khalil requests transfer from Louisiana jail after judge blocks his releaseAttorneys for the Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil have asked a federal judge to immediately release him on bail, or else transfer him to New Jersey, where he can be closer to his wife and newborn son.
Pre-orders for Nintendo Switch 2 to begin this week, expected release date remains as scheduled
Read full article: Pre-orders for Nintendo Switch 2 to begin this week, expected release date remains as scheduledNintendo confirmed the price for the Switch 2 will be the same, and so will its release date of June 5, but price adjustments will be made to accessories because of "changes in market conditions."
Cornell student protester facing deportation leaves the US on his 'own terms' after losing faith
Read full article: Cornell student protester facing deportation leaves the US on his 'own terms' after losing faithA Cornell University student facing deportation after his visa was revoked over campus activism said he decided to leave the United States.
A Stradivari violin made in 1714 sells for $11.3M at auction
Read full article: A Stradivari violin made in 1714 sells for $11.3M at auctionA violin made in 1714 by the legendary luthier Antonio Stradivari has sold for $11.3 million at an auction in New York, short of estimates that would have made it the most expensive instrument ever sold at auction.
J&J buys Intra-Cellular in $14.6 billion deal, delving further into central nervous system disorders
Read full article: J&J buys Intra-Cellular in $14.6 billion deal, delving further into central nervous system disordersJohnson & Johnson will spend more than $14 billion to move deeper into treating central nervous system disorders by purchasing Intra-Cellular Therapies.
BlackRock buying credit investment manager HPS Investment Partners in approximately $12 billion deal
Read full article: BlackRock buying credit investment manager HPS Investment Partners in approximately $12 billion dealBlackRock is buying credit investment manager HPS Investment Partners in a stock deal valued at about $12 billion, giving it more ways to service its insurance clients.
Corning faces EU antitrust scrutiny over Gorilla Glass deals with phone makers
Read full article: Corning faces EU antitrust scrutiny over Gorilla Glass deals with phone makersCorning is facing European Union antitrust scrutiny after the bloc’s watchdog said it’s investigating the speciality glass maker’s exclusive deals for its Gorilla Glass used in cellphones.
PepsiCo is closing 4 bottling plants and cutting nearly 400 jobs as it streamlines operations
Read full article: PepsiCo is closing 4 bottling plants and cutting nearly 400 jobs as it streamlines operationsPepsiCo says it plans to close four U.S. bottling plants and lay off nearly 400 workers as part of its efforts to streamline its operations.
False reports of explosives found in a car near a Trump rally spread online
Read full article: False reports of explosives found in a car near a Trump rally spread onlineNassau County officials say social media reports that explosives were found in a car near former President Donald Trump’s New York rally on Long Island just days after the second apparent assassination attempt on him are false.
US economic growth for last quarter is revised up slightly to a healthy 3.4% annual rate
Read full article: US economic growth for last quarter is revised up slightly to a healthy 3.4% annual rateThe U.S. economy grew at a solid 3.4% annual pace from October through December, the government said in an upgrade from its previous estimate.
US consumers remain confident, but their feelings about the near future are a bit more cloudy
Read full article: US consumers remain confident, but their feelings about the near future are a bit more cloudyU.S. consumer confidence held steady this month even as Americans are still concerned about high prices and feeling less optimistic about the short-term future.
CVS beats Q1 expectations, cuts outlook after buying spree
Read full article: CVS beats Q1 expectations, cuts outlook after buying spreeCVS Health beat first-quarter expectations as revenue grew from all parts of its business, but the health care giant chopped its 2023 earnings forecast after closing a pair of multi-billion dollar deals.
Blockades on Canada-US border continue as protests swell
Read full article: Blockades on Canada-US border continue as protests swellHours after removing their vehicles blocking a key U.S.-Canadian border bridge, protesters opposed to COVID-19 vaccine mandates continued to block traffic outside in the bitter cold early Sunday.