Patrick Stewart, the classically trained stage actor who scaled the Shakespearean canon and added gravitas to a “Star Trek” franchise and the “X-Men” films, has died. He was 86. A spokesperson said Stewart died Wednesday in Los Angeles, following “a…
DoorDash is offering $17 billion to buy Instacart to supercharge its grocery delivery business in what would be a big consolidation in grocery delivery. DoorDash said the Instacart brand name and app will remain, and Instacart shoppers can continue fulfilling…
The Federal Reserve kept its key rate unchanged Wednesday at about 3.9% despite stubbornly high inflation, while providing little hint about its next moves. The Fed meeting took place less than a week before the midterm elections, which have focused…
Jay-Z will headline the Super Bowl halftime show on February 14 at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California. The NFL, Apple Music, and Roc Nation announced the news Monday night. NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell said he always wanted Jay-Z to perform…
Microsoft has offered 60,000 employees, or about 27% of its global workforce, voluntary buyouts as the software giant spends heavily on artificial intelligence.
Eric Bauza, the award-winning voice actor whose performances of Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck and many more characters made him the modern voice of Looney Tunes, has died. He was 46.
An Emmy-winning actor known for roles in “Top Gun” and “Picket Fences,” Tom Skerritt has died at 93. His family said in a statement he died Wednesday of natural causes. Skerritt won an Emmy for “Picket Fences” in 1993 and…
March Madness has grown to 76 teams for the men's and women's tournaments. Both events had been at 68 teams. It's unclear whether football-playing power conferences will gobble up the added spots or if it will give more chances for…
AI stocks are dragging markets down worldwide. The S&P 500 sank 1.3% Thursday following even sharper losses in Asia, whose markets are full of AI and other technology stocks. The Nasdaq composite tumbled 2.4%, but stocks outside of tech held…
CHICAGO (AP) — Medical laboratory operator Quest Diagnostics said it learned of a cyber breach of one of its systems this week, likely compromising some records for patients.
Pope Leo XIV won't need further treatment after doctors confirmed his lung cancer had not spread. The Vatican released a statement Wednesday. Leo returned to the Vatican on Saturday after having the lower lobe of his right lung removed. The…
U.S. stocks climbed following strong profit reports from SpaceX, Capital One Financial and other big companies. The S&P 500 added 0.6% Wednesday and pulled within 0.8% of its all-time high set earlier this month. The Dow Jones Industrial Average added…
Most of the U.S. stock market rose Tuesday following strong profit reports from Equifax, Hasbro and other companies. The S&P 500 added 0.3% Tuesday. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 1%, while more swings for stocks in the artificial-intelligence industry…
MIAMI (AP) — Typhoon Champi has moved from the western Pacific into the Philippine Sea and has become a Category 5 super typhoon, according to the U.S. National Weather Service.
Fire crews in Southern California have gained ground on a wind-driven blaze that charred hills and burned at least six large coastal homes. This progress allowed evacuation orders to be lifted, letting thousands return home. Hundreds of firefighters worked on…
President Donald Trump’s abrupt decision to waive sanctions on Russia is drawing outrage and concern from members of Congress. Trump's move came late Friday, two days before the penalties were scheduled to take effect. Republican Sen. Thom Tillis says Trump's…
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