Where is Apple headed after latest product event? Experts weigh in
Fiordaliso/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — Apple unveiled new models of its iPad at an event on Tuesday, promising revamped devices at affordable prices. “This is the biggest day for iPad since its introduction,” CEO Tim Cook declared.
Boy Scouts changing name to Scouting America to be more inclusive
Robb Reece / Getty Images (NEW YORK) — In an effort to be more inclusive, The Boy Scouts of America is changing its name to Scouting America, the organization announced Tuesday. The rebrand reflects “the organization’s ongoing
Starbucks sales are slumping. Is it a bellwether for the economy?
JohnFScott/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — Starbucks shares have plummeted more than 17% in value since the company revealed a sales slump in an earnings report last week. “The brand is incredibly resilient, but it’s clearly not business
Two Ukrainians detained for allegedly plotting Zelenskyy assassination with Russia, Ukraine says
omersukrugoksu/Getty Images (LONDON) — Two colonels in Ukraine’s State Protection Service were identified as part of a group planning to assassinate Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Ukrainian officials said Tuesday. The colonels, who have been detained but not
Interest rates may stay high for longer. Here’s what it means for the 2024 election.
Javier Ghersi/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — At the start of 2024, the economy appeared to deliver just about everything President Joe Biden could want: falling inflation, robust growth and a forecast of interest rate cuts at the
Mother of US soldier detained in Russia says he was visiting girlfriend before arrest
Melody Jones (NEW YORK) — The mother of Gordon Black, a 35-year-old United States Army soldier who was detained in Russia on charges of criminal misconduct last week, revealed he was visiting his girlfriend at the time
More people support than oppose a TikTok ban; frequent users, young adults push back: POLL
5./15 WEST/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — Young adults and frequent users push back against the federal government forcing a sale of TikTok or banning the social media app in the United States, but older adults, infrequent users
American detained in Russia for allegedly 'violating public order,' Moscow court says
amphotora/Getty Images (LONDON) — An American visiting Russia was detained for allegedly “violating public order” and remanded in custody for 10 days, a Moscow court said Tuesday. William Russell Nycum had been drinking with friends at a
US soldier detained in Russia on charges of criminal misconduct, Army says
quavondo/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — A U.S. soldier was detained in Vladivostok, Russia, on Thursday on charges of criminal misconduct, according to the U.S. Army. “The Russian Federation notified the U.S. Department of State of the criminal
Scoreboard roundup — 5/6/24
iStock (NEW YORK) — Here are the scores from Monday’s sports events: MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL INTERLEAGUEPittsburgh 4, LA Angels 1Kansas City 3, Milwaukee 2 AMERICAN LEAGUECleveland 2, Detroit 1Tampa Bay 8, Chi White Sox 2Minnesota 3, Seattle