SoftBank Group Corp. is investing $2 billion in Intel Corp. stock at $23 per share, a move that boosts SoftBank's chip ambitions and provides a lifeline to Intel. Intel's stock surged after the announcement, while SoftBank's stock experienced a slight decline. The investment adds Intel to SoftBank's portfolio which...
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) is diverging from US government COVID-19 vaccine recommendations for the first time in 30 years. The AAP strongly recommends COVID-19 shots for children aged 6 months to 2 years and advises them for older children if parents wish. This contradicts Health Secretary Robert...
Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford practiced on Monday, but his status for Week 1 remains uncertain. Coach Sean McVay stated they are taking a cautious approach, evaluating Stafford's back issue day-by-day and week-by-week. McVay expressed that predicting Stafford's availability for the September 7th game against the Texans would be premature....
Texas Democratic Rep. Nicole Collier is spending the night on the House floor in protest against Republican demands for law enforcement supervision after returning from fleeing the state to block a controversial redistricting plan. Republicans sought to redraw congressional maps to favor their party, prompting Democrats to leave the...
Air Canada and its flight attendants' union, CUPE, resumed talks Monday after a weekend strike impacting 130,000 daily travelers. The strike, declared illegal by the Canada Industrial Relations Board, continues despite a return-to-work order. The union, defying the order, seeks better pay and compensation, citing insufficient wage increases...
Ten Denver City Council members will attend a $26,000 retreat despite city layoffs and budget cuts. Council President Amanda Sandoval says the contract was signed before the budget crisis became apparent, and attempts to cancel it failed. The two-day retreat, including lodging, meals, transportation, and a facilitator, aims for...
John Bolton, Trump's former National Security Advisor, claims Putin was better prepared than Trump for their 2018 summit and Friday's meeting in Alaska. Bolton recounts Trump's lack of briefing material review and distractions during previous meetings, including watching a World Cup match. He suggests Putin gained an advantage by...
Ukrainian President Zelensky's recent White House visit contrasted sharply with a previous tense meeting. While outwardly cordial with President Trump, differences emerged regarding a ceasefire in Ukraine. German and French leaders advocated for an immediate ceasefire, a position seemingly at odds with Trump's preference for a more comprehensive...
Air Canada suspended operations and cancelled hundreds of flights affecting 500,000 passengers after 10,000 striking flight attendants defied a government back-to-work order. The dispute centers on unpaid boarding time, a practice Air Canada maintains while some US airlines have recently adopted boarding pay. The strike, deemed unlawful by...
Rising food prices and changes to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) are straining food banks in Las Vegas. Army veteran Earvin James Sr., facing increased costs, relies on the Helping Hands of Vegas Valley food pantry, supplied by Three Square food bank. Three Square reports a surge...
