Stock markets mixed as traders eye high interest rates for longer
NEW YORK, United States — Global stock markets diverged Friday as investors contemplated central bank signals that interest rates will remain high to combat stubborn inflation.
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Mic cuts, no audience: How the Biden-Trump debate will work
NEW YORK, United States — There will be no studio audience, depriving candidates of the momentum that comes from ginning up supporters. Microphones will cut out when a candidate's speaking time is over. Thursday night's presidential debate will not be business as usual.
Dalai Lama arrives in US for knee treatment
NEW YORK, United States — Tibet's spiritual leader the Dalai Lama arrived Sunday in New York to undergo knee treatment, drawing a warm and festive welcome from thousands of followers.
Original 'Harry Potter' cover art up for auction, expected to fetch P30 million
NEW YORK, United States — The original watercolor illustration for the first edition of "Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone" — the book that introduced the world to the young bespectacled wizard — will go up for auction in New York.
Justin Timberlake arrested, charged with drunk driving outside New York City
NEW YORK, United States — Pop star Justin Timberlake was arrested on suspicion of driving while intoxicated in a chic town east of New York City, and spent the night in jail before being arraigned and released, local officials said Tuesday.
US regulator says TikTok may be violating child privacy law
NEW YORK, United States — The US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced Tuesday that it had referred a complaint against TikTok to the Justice Department, saying the popular video sharing app may be violating child privacy laws.
Daniel Radcliffe, Angelina Jolie win their first Tony Awards
NEW YORK, United States — Coming-of-age musical "The Outsiders" and "Stereophonic," a play about a 1970s band putting together an album, earned top honors at the Tony Awards, the highest accolades in American theater.
Apple briefly reclaims title of world's most valuable company
NEW YORK, United States — Apple on Wednesday briefly reclaimed its berth as the world's biggest company when measured by stock price, taking back the top position for a few hours from Microsoft.
Celine Dion resolved to perform again, 'even if I have to crawl'
NEW YORK, United States — Celine Dion is determined to return to singing onstage despite suffering from a rare neurological condition — "even if I have to crawl," she said in a candid new interview.