Sanctions have blocked Alisher Usmanov from paying workers renovating his villas in Germany, NYT reports. The Russian oligarch owes local contractors around $1 million, a craftsman told the outlet. Usmanov is currently ranked the fifth richest…
The US and China clash over key trade…
NICOLAS ASFOURI/AFP/Getty Images President Donald Trump displayed pomp and conviction as he announced the first stage of an interim trade agreement with China in October. But weeks later, the terms of that agreement have appeared…
2 killed, 3 injured in Santa Clarita, California,…
Two students were killed and three other victims were injured after a 16-year-old gunman opened fire at his California high school, authorities said at a press conference Thursday. The shooter was in "grave condition" and…
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez plays League of Legends video game,…
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez of New York recently revealed her passion for the computer game "League of Legends" Many consider "League of Legends" to be difficult and time-consuming, but the game has spawned an international community…
Several injured in California high school shooting, authorities…
At least five people were injured in a shooting at a California high school Thursday morning, the Santa Clarita Sheriff's Department said. Authorities said they were searching for a male, Asian suspect wearing black clothing.…
Trump claimed tariffs have no impact on Walmart.…
Reuters President Donald Trump claimed Thursday the punitive tariffs levied in a 19-month dispute with China have not hurt Walmart, the largest importer of goods in the US. But in May, Walmart warned that tariffs…
Vancouver to New York on Air Canada Signature…
Upon landing in New York, I realized that although there were some disappointing surprises along the way, like no access to the Signature Suite and sub-par food, the entire experience was actually enjoyable. Rachel Askinasi/Business…
Activist investor Carl Icahn backs HP-Xerox deal with…
Brendan McDermid/Reuters Activist investor Carl Icahn told The Wall Street Journal that he supports Xerox's potential takeover of HP. The billionaire — who already holds a 10.6% position in Xerox — also revealed a 4.2% stake…
Ubers former CEO Travis Kalanick sold another $164…
Justin Sullivan/Getty Images Former Uber CEO Travis Kalanick sold nearly $164 million worth of the rideshare company's stock from Monday to Wednesday, further trimming his stake as he moves on to other ventures. The sale…