Broncos LT Garett Bolles agrees to 4-year extension — Dec 12th, 2024

Denver Broncos left tackle Garett Bolles has agreed to a four-year contract extension, the veteran announced Thursday....

Golden Knights open difficult trip against formidable Jets — Dec 12th, 2024

Following a rare five-day break, the Pacific Division-leading Vegas Golden Knights depart for arguably their toughest road trip of the season....

Fact Check: Video of people dancing in NY predates UnitedHealthcare CEO’s death — Dec 13th, 2024

A video of people dancing in the streets after singer Natasha Bedingfield’s November concert in New York has been mislabeled online as people celebrating the death on Dec. 4 of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson....

F1 governing body approves controversial statute changes — Dec 13th, 2024

Formula One's governing body approved statute changes on Friday that critics say will limit the powers of audit and ethics committees....

Ukraine's Zelenskiy to meet European leaders in Brussels on Wednesday — Dec 13th, 2024

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy will attend a meeting with the leaders of Britain, France, Germany, Italy, Poland, NATO and the EU in Brussels on Wednesday to discuss support for his country in its war with Russia, sources familiar with the plan told Reuters....

Chinese naval deployments in line with other large drills, US official says — Dec 11th, 2024

China's naval deployments in the East China Sea and South China Sea are elevated but consistent with other large exercises in the past, a U.S. military official said on Tuesday, speaking on condition of anonymity....

Rupee declines to lifetime low, RBI intervention caps losses — Dec 12th, 2024

The Indian rupee slipped to its all-time low on Thursday, pressured by dollar bids in the non-deliverable forwards (NDF) market and from importers while dollar-selling intervention by the central bank kept a lid on its losses, traders said....

India's Reliance Industries buys 74% stake in Navi Mumbai IIA for $192 mln — Dec 13th, 2024

India's Reliance Industries said on Friday it has bought a 74% stake in Navi Mumbai IIA (NMIIA) for 16.28 billion rupees ($192 million)....

Klarna Bank fined $46 mln in Sweden money laundering probe — Dec 11th, 2024

Sweden's Financial Supervisory Authority said on Wednesday it had fined Klarna Bank 500 million Swedish crowns ($45.59 million) for violations of money laundering regulations....

Offshore wind in Sweden needs support, government body says — Dec 13th, 2024

Developing offshore wind projects along Sweden's coasts is not commercially viable, a government commission tasked with reviewing and speeding up the system for authorising new wind parks said on Friday....

Girona coach Michel urges players to finish end of year strong — Dec 13th, 2024

Girona can put themselves in a good position for the second half of the season with some strong performances in the final matches before the LaLiga winter break, manager Michel said ahead of Saturday's game at Mallorca....

Britain launches plan to ease development of clean energy projects — Dec 13th, 2024

Britain on Friday launched a plan to make it easier for developers to build clean energy projects which it hopes will help the country meet its climate targets and create jobs....

Ukraine, Taiwan face-offs help drive drone, AI revolution — Dec 13th, 2024

As Russian helicopter gunships and patrol boats closed on Ukrainian unmanned “sea baby” maritime-attack drones on Dec. 6 to destroy them before they reached their targets, they received an unpleasant surprise: The robot boats were shooting back, seemingly with machine guns being automa...

Legal Fee Tracker: Meta case yields Texas-size fees as more firms ink state contracts — Dec 12th, 2024

Texas' appetite for litigation has been keeping several law firms busy working for the state in high-profile lawsuits against major U.S. companies....

Klarna Bank fined $46 mln in Sweden money laundering probe — Dec 11th, 2024

Sweden's Financial Supervisory Authority said on Wednesday it had fined Klarna Bank 500 million Swedish crowns ($45.59 million) for violations of money laundering regulations....

Orsted sells 50% stake in Greater Changhua 4 wind farm for $1.64 bln — Dec 11th, 2024

Denmark's Orsted said on Wednesday it has agreed to sell a 50% stake in its Greater Changhua 4 offshore wind farm to Taiwan's Cathay Life Insurance for about 11.6 billion Danish crowns ($1.64 billion)....

Rupee declines to lifetime low, RBI intervention caps losses — Dec 12th, 2024

The Indian rupee slipped to its all-time low on Thursday, pressured by dollar bids in the non-deliverable forwards (NDF) market and from importers while dollar-selling intervention by the central bank kept a lid on its losses, traders said....

Report: 49ers to activate LB Dre Greenlaw prior to game vs. Rams — Dec 12th, 2024

San Francisco 49ers linebacker Dre Greenlaw is expected to be activated in time to make his season debut against the visiting Los Angeles Rams on Thursday, NFL Network reported....

US 30-year fixed-rate mortgage falls to 6.60% — Dec 12th, 2024

U.S. mortgage rates dropped to the lowest level in nearly two months this week, a trend that if sustained could boost home sales in the coming months....

Arsenal defender Gabriel could return against Everton, says boss Arteta — Dec 13th, 2024

Arsenal centre back Gabriel Magalhaes has participated in training and could be available for Saturday's Premier League game against Everton at the Emirates Stadium after recovering from a hamstring injury, manager Mikel Arteta said on Friday....

Golden Knights open difficult trip against formidable Jets — Dec 12th, 2024

Following a rare five-day break, the Pacific Division-leading Vegas Golden Knights depart for arguably their toughest road trip of the season....

Nvidia steps up hiring in China to focus on AI-driven cars, Bloomberg News reports — Dec 12th, 2024

Nvidia has added hundreds of staff in China this year to enhance its research capabilities and focus on new autonomous driving technologies, Bloomberg News reported on Wednesday....

France's Macron to name new prime minister on Friday, Elysee says — Dec 12th, 2024

French President Emmanuel Macron has postponed the nomination of a new prime minister until Friday morning, his office said on Thursday....

Dane Nielsen named first foreign manager of Japan women's team — Dec 13th, 2024

Nils Nielsen of Denmark has been appointed as the first foreign manager of Japan women's team, the Japan Football Association said on Thursday....

Legal Fee Tracker: Meta case yields Texas-size fees as more firms ink state contracts — Dec 12th, 2024

Texas' appetite for litigation has been keeping several law firms busy working for the state in high-profile lawsuits against major U.S. companies....

Philip Morris to pay $1.2 mln to settle probe into flavored tobacco ban violation — Dec 13th, 2024

Tobacco giant Philip Morris International's subsidiary Swedish Match North America(SMNA) will pay $1.2 million to settle an investigation into violations of Washington D.C.'s flavored tobacco ban....

German exports fall more than expected in October — Dec 13th, 2024

German exports fell more than expected in October, an indication that the long-awaited recovery in external demand has been delayed....

US looks to back $104 mln micro nuclear plant project in Britain — Dec 13th, 2024

U.S. start-up Last Energy said on Friday it had received a tentative offer of $103.7 million in debt financing from Washington to set up the first of four planned quick-build, micro-sized nuclear power plants in Britain....

Work, work, work is Conte's mantra at Napoli, win or lose — Dec 13th, 2024

Napoli lost their place at the top of the Serie A standings last weekend, and manager Antonio Conte said on Friday that he wants the same reaction from his side as when they win....

ADB trims developing Asia's growth forecast, flags US policy risks — Dec 11th, 2024

Developing Asia is likely to grow more slowly than previously thought this year and next, and the outlook could worsen if President-elect Donald Trump makes swift changes to U.S. trade policy, the Asian Development Bank said on Wednesday....

Orsted sells 50% stake in Greater Changhua 4 wind farm for $1.64 bln — Dec 11th, 2024

Denmark's Orsted said on Wednesday it has agreed to sell a 50% stake in its Greater Changhua 4 offshore wind farm to Taiwan's Cathay Life Insurance for about 11.6 billion Danish crowns ($1.64 billion)....

Two US states sue Glock over machine gun conversion — Dec 12th, 2024

Attorneys general in Minnesota and New Jersey sued Glock on Thursday, accusing the company of making handguns that are easily modified to fire as illegal machine guns through a cheap add-on known as a “Glock switch.”...

Two US states sue Glock over machine gun conversion — Dec 12th, 2024

Attorneys general in Minnesota and New Jersey sued Glock on Thursday, accusing the company of making handguns that are easily modified to fire as illegal machine guns through a cheap add-on known as a “Glock switch.”...

France's Macron to name new prime minister on Friday, Elysee says — Dec 12th, 2024

French President Emmanuel Macron has postponed the nomination of a new prime minister until Friday morning, his office said on Thursday....

Foreigners add $19.2 bln to EM portfolios in November, IIF says — Dec 13th, 2024

Foreign investors added a net $19.2 billion to their emerging market portfolio holdings in November, with selling of stocks more than offset by a continuing flow of cash into EM debt, data from a trade group showed on Friday....

Chinese naval deployments in line with other large drills, US official says — Dec 11th, 2024

China's naval deployments in the East China Sea and South China Sea are elevated but consistent with other large exercises in the past, a U.S. military official said on Tuesday, speaking on condition of anonymity....

Klarna Bank fined $46 mln in Sweden money laundering probe — Dec 11th, 2024

Sweden's Financial Supervisory Authority said on Wednesday it had fined Klarna Bank 500 million Swedish crowns ($45.59 million) for violations of money laundering regulations....

China's Hikvision says it exits five contracts in Xinjiang — Dec 13th, 2024

Chinese surveillance camera manufacturer Hikvision said on Friday that it had exited contracts it has in China's Xinjiang region via five of its subsidiaries that were added to a U.S. trade block list last year. Hikvision, which calls itself the world's biggest maker of video surveillance ...

US 30-year fixed-rate mortgage falls to 6.60% — Dec 12th, 2024

U.S. mortgage rates dropped to the lowest level in nearly two months this week, a trend that if sustained could boost home sales in the coming months....

Broncos LT Garett Bolles agrees to 4-year extension — Dec 12th, 2024

Denver Broncos left tackle Garett Bolles has agreed to a four-year contract extension, the veteran announced Thursday....

ADB trims developing Asia's growth forecast, flags US policy risks — Dec 11th, 2024

Developing Asia is likely to grow more slowly than previously thought this year and next, and the outlook could worsen if President-elect Donald Trump makes swift changes to U.S. trade policy, the Asian Development Bank said on Wednesday....

UK's Ofcom fines Royal Mail for the second time over missed delivery targets — Dec 13th, 2024

Britain's media regulator Ofcom on Friday fined Royal Mail, owned by International Distribution Services (IDS) , 10.5 million pounds ($13.26 million) for failing to meet delivery targets over the past year....

Report: 49ers to activate LB Dre Greenlaw prior to game vs. Rams — Dec 12th, 2024

San Francisco 49ers linebacker Dre Greenlaw is expected to be activated in time to make his season debut against the visiting Los Angeles Rams on Thursday, NFL Network reported....

Poland's CD Projekt releases trailer for Witcher IV game — Dec 13th, 2024

Poland's biggest video game maker CD Projekt on Friday released a trailer for its planned new game in the blockbuster "Witcher" fantasy series....

Nvidia steps up hiring in China to focus on AI-driven cars, Bloomberg News reports — Dec 12th, 2024

Nvidia has added hundreds of staff in China this year to enhance its research capabilities and focus on new autonomous driving technologies, Bloomberg News reported on Wednesday....

Take Five: The last mile — Dec 13th, 2024

The end of the year is almost in sight for traders, yet the last mile will be anything but slow....

Klarna Bank fined $46 mln in Sweden money laundering probe — Dec 11th, 2024

Sweden's Financial Supervisory Authority said on Wednesday it had fined Klarna Bank 500 million Swedish crowns ($45.59 million) for violations of money laundering regulations....

China says Philippines has 'provoked trouble' in South China Sea with US backing — Dec 13th, 2024

China said on Friday that "with the instigation and support of the United States," the Philippines has "provoked trouble" at many points in the South China Sea....

Germany on path for early election after Scholz requests confidence vote — Dec 11th, 2024

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz sent a request to parliament on Wednesday to hold a vote of confidence on Dec. 16, setting a path to an early federal election next year after the collapse of his coalition....

Greece plans lower bank fees for retail customers — Dec 11th, 2024

The Greek government is working on a plan to reduce bank fees and charges for retail transactions, to help households cope with high cost of living, the country's finance minister said on Wednesday....