European Heat Wave Shuts Down Ski Resorts, Cancels Winter Sports In The Alps
Unseasonably high temperatures and heavy rain have shut down some ski resorts in the Alps at the start of the winter season.
Walgreens CFO Says Company Overreacted To Theft Concerns In 2022
Walgreens saw a decrease in shrinkage loss during its first quarter, but suffered an overall loss of $3.7 billion due to opioid litigation.
Machu Picchu Evacuated After Protesters Sprayed With Tear Gas, Travel Advisories In Effect
The ancient city of Machu Picchu, a UNESCO world heritage site, has been shut down, and tourists evacuated as Peruvian protesters block roads and train routes.
Cox Communications Is Going Mobile: Cable Giant Follows The 'Bundle' Trend
Cox Communications announces its new mobile service, Cox Mobile, at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, competing with Charter and Comcast.
Car Sales Fell in 2022, But GM Takes Back Title As Country's No. 1 Automaker
General Motors retakes its spot as America's top automaker from Toyota but U.S. car sales continue to decline into 2023.
More Than 30 Christian Graves Vandalized In Jerusalem
On Sunday, two men broke into the Protestant Christian Cemetery on Mount Zion and desecrated over 30 graves in what religious leaders call an act of bigotry.
How Southwest Airlines Is Trying To Win Back Its Customers After Holiday Meltdown
Southwest Airlines is offering 25,000 frequent flier points to customers impacted by the company's holiday meltdown.
The Talk Of This Year's College Bowl Season? The Transfer Portal
College bowl season is well underway, and as players take the field, the conversation turns the players who decide to transfer and those that show up.
What The EPA Reversal Of Trump Era Rule Means For Water Quality Protections
On Friday, the Biden Administration announced the reversal of a Trump Era rule to expand federal protections for national waterways.
Mega Millions Winning Numbers: No Grand Prize Winner, Jackpot Grows To $785M
There were no grand prize winners in Friday's Mega Millions drawing, bringing Tuesday's estimated jackpot to $785 million to start the new year.
What Is An Atmospheric River? Weather Phenomenon To Impact California On New Year's Eve
An atmospheric river will be making landfall over the west coast this new years, brining with it heavy rain, wind and flooding conditions.
Botswana Issues Arrest Warrant For Former President
On Thursday, a regional magistrate issued an arrest warrant for former Botswana president Ian Khama for the possession of illegal firearms.
Arkansas Town Given Mandatory Emergency Curfew After Sharp Rise In Violence
The town of Eudora, Arkansas, has been put on a mandatory civil emergency curfew by mayor Tomeka Butler after an increase in violent crime.
Starbucks Rewards Program To Change In 2023: More Stars Needed To Redeem Rewards
Starbucks announced it is changing its rewards program this week, increasing the number of stars needed to redeem items,
Ukrainian Billionaire Arrested At French Ski Resort In Embezzlement Investigation
On Tuesday, French police arrested a Ukrainian billionaire who is under investigation for participating in a scheme to embezzle $100 million.
US Considering Travel Restrictions Amid Covid Surge In China
China is easing travel restrictions after almost three years of strict COVID-19 policy, but as cases rise, the U.S. and other countries are growing cautious.
Why Are US Power Grids Under Threat, And Who Is Attacking Them?
Four substations in Washington state were attacked on Christmas day in the latest act of violence and vandalism against the national power grid.
Southwest Airlines Under Fire From DOT For Mass Holiday Cancellations
Southwest Airlines canceled 2,909 flights on Monday and preemptively canceled 2,519 flights on Tuesday.
EU Energy Crisis Is Going To Get Worse Before It Gets Better, And That Might Be A Good Thing
The EU energy crisis will continue to get worse in 2023, but high energy costs pose a unique opportunity for green energy to fill the gap.
How Much Has 'Avatar: Way Of Water' Made At The Box Office? Blockbuster Stays Atop For Second-Straight Weekend
The second film in James Cameron's saga has thrived at the global box office.
Supply Chain Issues To Continue Until 2024: Survey
A survey of over 340 logistical managers found the majority believe current global supply chain issues will continue into 2024.
Mega Millions Winning Numbers: No Grand Prize Winner, Jackpot Grows To $565M
No one won the $510 million jackpot in Friday's Mega Millions drawing, bringing Tuesday's estimated jackpot to $565 million.
Qatar's Plans For Its Billion-Dollar Stadiums
The 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar has ended, leaving the country with eight massive stadiums and even larger ambitions for the future.
Universities Move To Ban TikTok In Crackdown Over Cybersecurity Fears
A number of universities across the U.S. are moving to ban TikTok after states signed legislation forbidding the app on government networks and devices.
Taliban Leaders Banned Afghan Women From University, But Their Daughters Continue To Go To School In Qatar
On Tuesday, the Taliban announced a ban on Afghan women attending university, but Taliban officials continue to send their daughters to school abroad.
More Than 2k Flights Canceled Across US Disrupting Holiday Travel
A "bomb cyclone" of winter weather has caused the cancellation of more than 2,000 flights, disrupting holiday travel.
Small-Town Iowa Police Chief Lied To ATF, Illegally Bought And Sold Machine Guns
A police chief in a small Iowa town is facing federal charges after illegally procuring 90 machine guns and selling them for personal profit.
Elon Musk's Twitter Takeover Worsening Political Polarization: Bill Gates
In an interview with the Financial Times, Gates said Musk's "seat-of-his-pants" management style is worsening political polarization.
Ford Hikes F-150 Lightning Starting Price, 40% Since Launch
Ford Motor Company has raised the price of its electric truck, the F-150 Lighting Pro. This is the third price increase for the model in a year.
Chile Wildfires Choke Capital, No End As Heat Wave Continues
Chile is battling 18 wildfires around the capital of Santiago. A heatwave has caused fire conditions to worsen as vulnerable citizens are asked to stay inside.