Brazil’s former President Jair Bolsonaro slams coup accusations against him
The far-right leader has posted a rebuttal on social media, accusing Brazil’s government of being an ‘authoritarian regime’. Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro has dismissed what he called “vague accusations”…
Apple unveils souped up version of its cheapest iPhone
The iPhone 16e is the fourth-generation of a model sold historically at dramatically lower prices. Apple has released a sleeker and more expensive version of its lowest-priced iPhone in an…
Unions call on Trump to boost US shipbuilding against increasing Chinese dominance
The heads of four major labor unions are calling on President Donald Trump to boost American shipbuilding and enforce tariffs and other “strong penalties” against China for its increasing dominance…
South Africa abruptly cancels budget speech over dispute in governing coalition
South Africa’s budget announcement by the finance minister has been abruptly canceled and rescheduled for next month over a dispute among parties in the governing coalition ByThe Associated Press February…
Tapestry pens pact to sell Stuart Weitzman brand to Caleres for $105 million in cash
Tapestry Inc. says it has penned an agreement to sell the Stuart Weitzman brand to Caleres, a portfolio of footwear brands, for $105 million in cash ByANNE D’INNOCENZIO AP retail…
Malaysia is betting on data centers to boost its economy. But experts warn they come at a price.
JOHOR BAHRU, Malaysia — Winson Lau has always had contingency plans. But he wasn’t prepared for data centers. Lau relies on water and electricity to operate his thriving export business…
Mystical beliefs fuel Senegal’s illegal big cat trade and threaten lion’s survival
NIOKOLO-KOBA NATIONAL PARK, Senegal — The morning sun slants through the canopy of Senegal’s Niokolo-Koba National Park as Sgt. Abdou Diouf and his brigade of rangers march in single file,…
More than $50bn needed to rebuild Gaza after Israel’s war on enclave
Reconstruction efforts in Gaza will require more than $50bn after 15 months of Israel’s devastating war, according to a new assessment by the United Nations, the European Union and the…
FireAid announces $50M for LA community organizations helping those impacted by fires
FireAid, the benefit concert that raised an estimated $100 million for those impacted by the Los Angeles fires last month, announced $50 million in grants on Tuesday to dozens of…
Millions of dead people aren’t getting Social Security checks, despite claims
WASHINGTON — The Trump administration is falsely claiming that tens of millions of dead people over 100 years old are receiving Social Security payments. Over the past few days, President…