How Mandelson appointment nearly cost Starmer his job as UK prime minister
How Mandelson appointment nearly cost Starmer his job as UK prime minister British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has faced the biggest crisis of his leadership because of his decision to appoint a close ally of the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein to the plum job of U.K. ambassador to the United States ByThe Associated […]
Retail sales unchanged in December from November, closing out year on lackluster tone
Retail sales unchanged in December from November, closing out year on lackluster tone Shoppers pulled back the pace of their spending in December from November, closing out the holiday shopping season and the year on a lackluster tone ByANNE D'INNOCENZIO AP retail writer February 10, 2026, 8:45 AM 1:44 Coffee is for sale at a […]
Coke demand rises in fourth quarter despite higher prices
Coke demand rises in fourth quarter despite higher prices Coca-Cola saw stronger U.S. demand in the fourth quarter despite higher prices ByDEE-ANN DURBIN AP business writer February 10, 2026, 7:23 AM 1:44 FILE – The Coca-Cola logo adorns the side of a delivery truck, May 15, 2024, in southeast Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File) The […]
Target CEO reshapes leadership team in first big move since taking over
Target CEO reshapes leadership team in first big move since taking over Target CEO Michael Fiddelke is reshuffling his leadership team and making other changes shortly after stepping into the top job at the retailer that has struggled operationally ByANNE D'INNOCENZIO AP retail writer February 10, 2026, 7:12 AM 1:44 FILE – The Target logo […]
Top Iran security official is in Oman, site of talks with the US, likely with a nuclear message
Top Iran security official is in Oman, site of talks with the US, likely with a nuclear message Iranian security official Ali Larijani is in Oman, the country currently mediating talks between Tehran and Washington over Iran’s nuclear program ByJON GAMBRELL Associated Press February 9, 2026, 9:22 PM 1:44 In this photo released by Iran’s […]
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 […]
