US State Department identifies 'rapidly growing and troubling trend' of forced labor linked to cyber scams
The US State Department identified a "rapidly growing and troubling trend" of "forced labor as a result of cyber scam operations," as it launched its annual human trafficking report, US Ambassador at Large to Monitor and Combat Trafficking in Persons Cindy Dyer said Thursday.
2023-06-16 02:52
Scrutiny of PGA Tour's Saudi deal intensifies as Senate Finance Committee launches investigation
The backlash to the proposed merger between the PGA Tour and LIV Golf intensified as Senate Finance Committee Chairman Ron Wyden, D-Oregon, opened an investigation into the deal on Thursday.
2023-06-16 02:46
Vodafone, unions reach agreement over 1,003 job cuts in Italy
ROME Vodafone said on Thursday it had reached an agreement with unions over managing 1,003 job cuts in
2023-06-16 01:53
Shoppers on food stamps buy less and go to food banks as benefits shrink
Kroger and other chains say customers on food assistance programs like SNAP are struggling as aid shrinks.
2023-06-16 00:56
Summer intern's commute goes viral: She flies from South Carolina to New Jersey because it's cheaper than renting
Typically, college interns find cheap places to live for the summer. One woman is going to great lengths to do that.
2023-06-16 00:54
Theme parks bounced back in 2022 from pandemic lows with revenue, if not attendance
Last year marked a return to normal for the theme park industry around the world with operators reporting revenues at par or above pre-pandemic levels
2023-06-16 00:29
DeSantis signs record Florida budget, a campaign-ready spending plan boosted by federal dollars
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Thursday signed his state's budget, a $117 billion spending plan filled with priorities that have already become fodder for the Republican's 2024 presidential campaign.
2023-06-15 23:58
Prosecutors offer to drop 5 charges against Sam Bankman-Fried if judge sets second trial
Federal prosecutors agreed to drop five of the 13 criminal charges against FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried if the court would set a second trial for those charges early next year.
2023-06-15 23:57
Biden to announce Live Nation and Ticketmaster will allow consumers to see all fees up front
President Joe Biden will announce Thursday that entertainment giant Live Nation and ticketing behemoth Ticketmaster have pledged to give US consumers the ability to see the full price of tickets up front, minimizing the frequently frustrating experience of watching additional fees add up late in the checkout process when buying online.
2023-06-15 21:20
Beyoncé blamed for keeping inflation high in Sweden. Is Springsteen next?
Swedish consumers now have Beyoncé to blame for their bills, bills, bills.
2023-06-15 19:23
TikTok to invest billions of dollars in Southeast Asia amid growing scrutiny over data security
Short video app TikTok, owned by China's ByteDance, said on Thursday it would invest billions of dollars in Southeast Asia over the next few years, as it doubles down on the region amid intensifying global scrutiny over its data security.
2023-06-15 15:15
Analysis-Vodafone and Hutchison's UK mobile merger faces tough test yet
By Paul Sandle LONDON It has taken months of tortuous negotiations for Vodafone and CK Hutchison to agree
2023-06-15 14:17