China-led AIIB’s comms chief quits, criticises bank’s management
Business

China-led AIIB’s comms chief quits, criticises bank’s management

BEIJING, June 14 (Reuters) – The global communications director of the China-led Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) said on Wednesday he had resigned and criticised the bank as “dominated by the Communist Party”, allegations which the AIIB said were “baseless”.Bob Pickard announced the move on his personal Twitter account, saying he had left because of… […]

Biden praises companies for ending hidden fees
Politics

Biden praises companies for ending hidden fees

The companies did not commit to eliminating the actual fees, promising instead to disclose them from the beginning of the transaction rather than in the final stage before payment. The issue came to national attention in November when Live Nation and its Ticketmaster subsidiary drew criticism for hidden fees, as well as widespread glitches, during… […]

Batter up! Lawmakers suit up for annual Congressional Baseball Game
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Batter up! Lawmakers suit up for annual Congressional Baseball Game

“I’m 100 percent healed. I had a concussion that tore ligaments in my neck, had a punctured lung and I broke my pelvis, and I feel 100 percent,” Steube said. “My goal was actually to be 100 percent by this game.” Rep. Byron Donalds (R-Fla.) said Steube had been a motivating factor to get up… […]

‘Not a tech-savvy group’: Cruz discredits congress on AI
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‘Not a tech-savvy group’: Cruz discredits congress on AI

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Media so far outnumber protesters!
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Media so far outnumber protesters!

MIAMI (AP) — Former President Donald Trump gave a wave and a thumbs-up to crowds outside the federal courthouse in downtown Miami after pleading not guilty to criminal charges. He then headed to a Cuban restaurant where he warmly greeted waiting supporters in a camera-ready scene that resembled a campaign stop, and later he railed… […]

The Latest: Markets sink as Trump’s tariffs roil global trading system
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The Latest: Markets sink as Trump’s tariffs roil global trading system

Today’s live updates have ended. Find more coverage at APNews.com . U.S. stocks ended another tumultuous day lower as markets reel from President Donald Trump ’s latest threats to crank his tariffs higher. The S&P 500 sank 0.2%. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 349 points, or 0.9%, and the Nasdaq composite rose 0.1%. What […]

Jets C Lucius, 21, retires with tissue disorder
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Jets C Lucius, 21, retires with tissue disorder

Greg WyshynskiApr 8, 2025, 06:54 pm and Close Greg Wyshynski is ESPN’s senior NHL writer. Chaz Luciusa former first-round pick for the Winnipeg Jetsannounced his retirement on Tuesday due to a hereditary tissue disorder. The 21-year-old center played for the Manitoba Moose, the AHL affiliate of the Jets, this season. Lucius said he was diagnosed […]

Comeback Canucks make history with furious finish
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Comeback Canucks make history with furious finish

Kiefer Sherwood’s OT winner completes epic Canucks comeback (0:35) After a furious third-period comeback, Kiefer Sherwood wins it for the Canucks with an overtime goal vs. the Stars. (0:35) ESPN News Services Apr 9, 2025, 12:00 am and Dallas – Kiefer Sherwood scored with 1:16 left in overtime after Pius Sterus scored two of Vancouver’s […]