Supreme Court tightens rules on where companies can be sued The U.S. Supreme Court on Tuesday tightened rules on where injury lawsuits may be filed, handing a victory to corporations by undercutting the ability of plaintiffs to bring claims in friendly courts in a case involving Texas-based BNSF Railway Co. […]
Green mutual funds bounce back after Trump-induced retreat After U.S. President Donald Trump's election last November, investors pulled nearly $68 million from so-called "green" mutual funds, reflecting fear that his pro-coal agenda would hurt renewable energy firms. But now investors are pouring money back in, boosting net deposits in 22 green […]
Investors cash in on profitable month of May ends, sterling slides Stocks flatlined on Wednesday as investors used the last day of May to protect gains built up in what has been yet another lucrative month, while sterling fell after an opinion poll suggested the ruling Conservatives could lose seats […]
Venezuelan opposition condemns Goldman for $2.8 billion bond deal Goldman Sachs Group Inc's statement that it never transacted directly with the government of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro when it bought $2.8 billion of bonds for pennies on the dollar was dismissed by the country's opposition on Tuesday as an effort […]
Philippines vows to save hostages as fight corners militants Philippine authorities have reached out to parties who may be able to talk with Muslim militants in a bid to secure the freedom of hostages in a southern city where a week of fighting has killed 129 people, officials said Wednesday. […]
Pentagon missile defense program scores a win The Pentagon’s oft-criticized missile defense program has scored a triumph, destroying a mock warhead over the Pacific Ocean with an interceptor that is key to protecting U.S. territory from a North Korean attack. Vice Adm. Jim Syring, director of the Pentagon agency in […]
80 killed in blast near diplomatic area in Afghanistan A huge explosion hit near the German Embassy in Kabul during rush hour Wednesday morning, killing at least 80 people and injuring 300 others close to a highly secure diplomatic area. Video from the scene showed a towering plume of black […]
Sean Penn Reunites With Ex-Wife Robin Wright in New York City Sean Penn and his ex-wife, actress Robin Wright, were spotted hanging out together in New York City earlier today. The on-again, off-again exes were pictured arriving at an apartment together with packed duffel bags. Penn looked quite the gentleman, […]
Troian Bellisario Opens Up About Her Eating Disorder Troian Bellisario may be be known for her role as Spencer in the spine-tingling, larger-than-life melodrama Pretty Little Liars, which is wrapping up its final season, but the actress is about to reveal a whole new side of herself with her latest […]
Lakers reportedly have date set for Lonzo Ball workout Former UCLA star Lonzo Ball has made it quite clear he’d love to play for his hometown Los Angeles Lakers, and it looks like the Lakers will soon get a chance to meet the star point guard. According to The Vertical, […]
