Kroger names former Walmart executive as its new CEO
Kroger names former Walmart executive as its new CEO Kroger named former Walmart executive Greg Foran as its chief executive officer on Monday ByDEE-ANN DURBIN AP business writer February 9, 2026, 7:36 AM 1:11 FILE – In this Nov. 9, 2018, file photo, Walmart U.S. President and CEO Greg Foran speaks during an interview at […]
Hong Kong ex-publisher Jimmy Lai’s sentence raises international concerns as China defends it
Hong Kong ex-publisher Jimmy Lai’s sentence raises international concerns as China defends it The sentencing of Hong Kong’s onetime media magnate Jimmy Lai is raising concerns from international governments and rights groups ByThe Associated Press February 9, 2026, 3:58 AM 1:11 FILE- Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai is escorted by Correctional Services officers to […]
Trial against Meta in New Mexico focuses on dangers of child sexual exploitation on social media
Trial against Meta in New Mexico focuses on dangers of child sexual exploitation on social media A trial focused on whether Meta misrepresented the safety of its platforms when it comes to the dangers of child sexual exploitation is set to start in New Mexico ByMORGAN LEE Associated Press February 9, 2026, 12:15 AM 1:11 […]
World shares rally and Japan’s Nikkei 225 jumps after a big victory for PM Takaichi’s ruling party
Wall Street opens lower after markets rally in Asia A rally for global stock markets that began in Asia petered out by the time trading got to Wall Street ByThe Associated Press February 8, 2026, 9:32 PM 1:11 Specialist Anthony Matesic works at his post on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange, Friday, […]
Jimmy Lai’s evolution from Hong Kong media magnate to activist in photos
Jimmy Lai’s evolution from Hong Kong media magnate to activist in photos ByKANIS LEUNG Associated Press and KEN MORITSUGU Associated Press February 9, 2026, 12:50 AM 1:11 FILE – Tiananmen Square is filled with thousands of people during a pro-democracy rally, May 17, 1989, in Beijing. (AP Photo/Sadayuki Mikami, File) The Associated Press HONG KONG […]
Traders protest new customs tariffs as Iraq wrestles with shrinking oil revenues
Traders protest new customs tariffs as Iraq wrestles with shrinking oil revenues Hundreds of traders and customs clearance company owners have protested in central Baghdad to demand that Iraq’s government reverse new customs tariffs ByQASSIM ABDUL-ZAHRA Associated Press February 8, 2026, 6:41 AM 1:35 Iraqi traders protest against the imposition of customs duties on imported […]
Hims & Hers drops plan for knockoff of Novo Nordisk’s new Wegovy weight loss pill
Hims & Hers drops plan for knockoff of Novo Nordisk’s new Wegovy weight loss pill Telehealth company Hims & Hers dropped its plan to offer a knockoff version of the weight-loss pill Wegovy on Saturday — two days after it announced the new drug ByJOSH FUNK AP business writer February 7, 2026, 5:35 PM 1:35 […]
Italian police fire tear gas as protesters clash near Olympics hockey venue
Italian police fire tear gas as protesters clash near Olympics hockey venue They used tear gas and water cannon on protesters near a Winter Olympics venue. ByCOLLEEN BARRY Associated Press and ANDREA ROSA Associated Press February 7, 2026, 1:48 PM 1:35 Demonstrators face riot police during a protest against the Milan-Cortina 2026 Olympics, in Milan, […]
Trump praises Nexstar-Tegna broadcast television deal he once opposed
Trump praises Nexstar-Tegna broadcast television deal he once opposed President Donald Trump on Saturday endorsed Nexstar Media Group’s $6.2 billion purchase of broadcast rival Tegna, an apparent reversal from earlier criticism of the deal ByCHRISTOPHER RUGABER AP economics writer February 7, 2026, 11:51 AM 1:35 WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump on Saturday endorsed Nexstar Media […]
FACT FOCUS: Trump says tariffs have created an economic miracle. The facts tell a different story
FACT FOCUS: Trump says tariffs have created an economic miracle. The facts tell a different story President Donald Trump claims his tariffs have revived the U_S_ economy, calling it an “American economic miracle.” ByPAUL WISEMAN AND CHRISTOPHER RUGABER AP economics writers February 6, 2026, 12:02 AM 1:35 FILE – President Donald Trump speaks during an […]
