Trump under investigation for possible obstruction of justice U.S. President Donald Trump is being investigated by special counsel Robert Mueller for possible obstruction of justice, the Washington Post reported on Wednesday, citing unidentified officials. Mueller is investigating alleged Russian interference in the 2016 U.S. presidential election and possible collusion with […]
Amid diplomatic crisis Pentagon agrees $12 billion jet deal with Qatar Amid the ongoing diplomatic crisis between Qatar and a number of its Gulf neighbors, the US has agreed to sell $12 billion worth of American F-15 fighters to the country. “Secretary of Defense Jim Mattis met today with Qatari […]
Special counsel is investigating Trump for possible obstruction of justice, officials say The special counsel overseeing the investigation into Russia’s role in the 2016 election is interviewing senior intelligence officials as part of a widening probe that now includes an examination of whether President Trump attempted to obstruct justice, officials […]
UPS worker kills three colleagues in San Francisco, turns gun on himself A UPS driver opened fire with a handgun inside a United Parcel Service Inc (UPS.N) delivery center in San Francisco on Wednesday, killing three co-workers before fatally shooting himself as police closed in, authorities and company officials said. […]
Autism risk increases 34% if mom has fever while pregnant, study says Pregnant women who come down with a fever, especially in the second trimester, are at increased risk of having a baby with autism, a new study reports. Research published Tuesday by Columbia University’s Mailman School of Public Health […]
Boeing to restructure defense, space unit Boeing Co (BA.N) said on Tuesday it would restructure its defense, space and security (BDS) division into smaller units and cut about 50 executive positions, as the world's largest plane maker seeks to make its business more responsive to customers. The business, which accounted […]
Time Inc to cut 300 positions, or 4 percent of workforce Time Inc (TIME.N) said on Tuesday it is eliminating 300 positions, or 4 percent of its workforce, through layoffs and buyouts, according to an internal memo reviewed by Reuters. The cuts were being made as the New York-based media […]
U.S. fashion retailer J. Crew launches debt restructuring deal J. Crew Group Inc disclosed terms on Tuesday of a debt restructuring deal that would roughly cut in half the value of its nearly $567 million in bonds, as well as extend their maturity by two years, after receiving the backing […]
Uber CEO takes leave of absence amid sweeping changes after scandals Uber Technologies Inc Chief Executive Officer Travis Kalanick told employees on Tuesday he will take time away from the company he helped to found, one of a series of measures the ride-hailing company is taking to claw its way […]
Uber director David Bonderman resigns from board following comment about women Uber Technologies Inc director David Bonderman said on Tuesday that he has resigned from the company's board following a remark he made during an Uber staff meeting that was widely seen as offensive to women. Bonderman's ill-timed remark came […]
