France’s richest family shaking up soccer with planned purchase of second-tier Paris FC
France’s richest family shaking up soccer with planned purchase of second-tier Paris FC

France’s richest family shaking up soccer with planned purchase of second-tier Paris FC France’s richest family, the Arnaults of luxury empire LVMH, has announced the planned purchase of second-division soccer club Paris FC ByJOHN LEICESTER Associated Press October 17, 2024, 8:30 AM 1:23 The Paris FC soccer club banner is seen outside the Charlety stadium […]




European Central Bank, seeing no signs of recession, cuts interest rates again
European Central Bank, seeing no signs of recession, cuts interest rates again

European Central Bank, seeing no signs of recession, cuts interest rates again The European Central Bank, which sets interest rates for the 20 countries that use the euro currency, is not expecting the bloc to fall into recession as it cut borrowing costs once again after figures showed inflation across the bloc falling to its […]




PPG will lay off 1,800 employees as paints and coatings maker aims to cut costs
PPG will lay off 1,800 employees as paints and coatings maker aims to cut costs

PPG will lay off 1,800 employees as paints and coatings maker aims to cut costs PPG Industries plans to lay off about 1,800 employees amid efforts to cut costs, with the paints and coatings maker also inking a deal to sell a sizeable chunk of its architectural business ByThe Associated Press October 17, 2024, 11:22 […]




Elevance makes a late cut to its 2024 forecast after seeing trouble in Medicaid
Elevance makes a late cut to its 2024 forecast after seeing trouble in Medicaid

Elevance makes a late cut to its 2024 forecast after seeing trouble in Medicaid Elevance Health surprised Wall Street with a rare, late-year guidance cut Thursday after a jump in Medicaid costs marred its third quarter ByTOM MURPHY AP health writer October 17, 2024, 8:20 AM 1:23 FILE – Signage at the corporate headquarters of […]




US shoppers spent more at retailers last month despite higher prices
US shoppers spent more at retailers last month despite higher prices

US shoppers spent more at retailers last month despite higher prices Americans stepped up their purchases at retailers last month as low unemployment, steady pay gains and rising stock and home values helped sustain their willingness to spend despite higher prices ByCHRISTOPHER RUGABER AND ANNE D'INNOCENZIO AP business writers October 17, 2024, 8:38 AM 1:23 […]




How Jose Iglesias’ ‘OMG’ became the perfect anthem for the underdog Mets
How Jose Iglesias’ ‘OMG’ became the perfect anthem for the underdog Mets

How Jose Iglesias’ ‘OMG’ became the perfect anthem for the underdog Mets It’s a pop hit like many others, with an ascending chorus, an addictive hook, a warm rhythm ByMARIA SHERMAN AP music writer October 15, 2024, 5:30 PM 1:25 New York Mets’ Jose Iglesias throws to first base during the fourth inning of a […]




Stock market today: Wall Street holds steadier a day after sliding from its record
Stock market today: Wall Street holds steadier a day after sliding from its record

Stock market today: Wall Street holds steadier a day after sliding from its record U.S. stocks are holding steadier following better-than-expected profit reports from Morgan Stanley, United Airlines and other big companies BySTAN CHOE AP business writer October 16, 2024, 12:29 AM 1:25 The New York Stock Exchange is shown on Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2024 […]




Amazon, Google dueling nuclear investments to power data centers with clean energy
Amazon, Google dueling nuclear investments to power data centers with clean energy

Amazon, Google dueling nuclear investments to power data centers with clean energy Tech giants Amazon and Google are investing in the next generation of nuclear reactors ByALEXA ST. JOHN Associated Press and JENNIFER MCDERMOTT Associated Press October 16, 2024, 8:49 AM 1:25 The Google logo, left, is displayed at the company’s headquarters in Mountain View, […]




Hong Kong cuts liquor tax in an effort to reignite its nightlife industry
Hong Kong cuts liquor tax in an effort to reignite its nightlife industry

Hong Kong cuts liquor tax in an effort to reignite its nightlife industry Hong Kong’s leader has announced a cut in liquor taxes as the Asian financial hub hopes to revive its reputation as a travel destination with a vibrant nightlife and dining scene ByKANIS LEUNG Associated Press October 16, 2024, 12:46 AM 1:25 FILE […]




Another study points to correlation between helmet use on motorcycles and odds of survival
Another study points to correlation between helmet use on motorcycles and odds of survival

Another study points to correlation between helmet use on motorcycles and odds of survival A new study compiling decades of fatal motorcycle crashes is being released by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, which is pushing for stricter state road safety laws ByThe Associated Press October 16, 2024, 6:55 AM 1:25 FILE – Participants in […]