Senate votes 98-0 to confirm Biden’s nominee to run the Federal Aviation Administration
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate voted 98-0 to approve President Joe Biden’s nominee to lead the Federal Aviation Administration on Tuesday, ending a span...
Visa extends its profit growth though 4Q as digital payments become more commonplace worldwide
NEW YORK (AP) — Payments processing giant Visa Inc. posted an 18% rise in its fiscal fourth-quarter profits Tuesday, as the company continues to...
Google’s ad sales growth accelerated in 3Q, but investors are unimpressed with the performance
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Google’s digital advertising sales growth accelerated during the summer, advancing a recent revival that helped its corporate parent Alphabet Inc....
Microsoft reports higher profits and revenue powered by cloud computing and AI investments
REDMOND, Wash. (AP) — Microsoft on Tuesday reported a 27% increase in profit for the July-September quarter compared to the same time last year,...
States sue Meta claiming its social platforms are addictive and harm children’s mental health
Dozens of U.S. states, including California and New York, are suing Meta Platforms Inc. for harming young people and contributing to the youth mental...
How safe are cockpits? Aviation experts weigh in after security scare on board Horizon...
The attempt by an off-duty pilot to shut down the engines of a U.S. airliner in midflight highlights the threat that insiders pose to...
Coke raises full-year sales forecast after stronger-than-expected third quarter
Coca-Cola raised its full-year revenue forecast Tuesday after a stronger-than-expected third quarter.Atlanta-based Coke said it now expects its organic revenue will be up 10%...
The 2023 Soros Arts Fellows plan to fight climate change and other global issues...
NEW YORK (AP) — Palestinian artist Nida Sinnokrot, one of 18 artists receiving the 2023 Soros Arts Fellowships from the Open Society Foundations on...
Stock market today: Global shares trade mixed after Treasury bond yields slip lower
TOKYO (AP) — Global shares were trading mixed Tuesday after the yield on the 10-year U.S. Treasury bond fell back after creeping above 5%.France's...
Protesters march in Panama against the contract extension for a huge copper mine
PANAMA CITY (AP) — Protesters blocked streets across Panama on Monday, demanding the government rescind a contract to continue copper mining in a biodiverse...