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UBS CEO Ermotti to earn $17 million in 2024, report says
UBS CEO Ermotti to get $17 million paycheck for 2024, Blick reports

FRANKFURT, Germany: UBS CEO Sergio Ermotti will receive a pay package of just over 15 million Swiss francs (US$17 million) for 2024,...

France calls for talks as EU bourbon tariffs backfire
French PM says EU tariff on American bourbon probably mistaken

PARIS, France: French Prime Minister Francois Bayrou acknowledged over the weekend that the European Union may have miscalculated by...

U.S. stock markets slide, Dow Jones drops 260 points
Sellers return to Wall Street, Nasdaq Composite drops 305 points

NEW YORK, New York - Sellers took charge again on Wall Street Tuesday as the brief rebound that took place on Monday petered out. Stocks...

Expansion of Montana coal mine approved by US
US approves expansion of Montana coal mine

WASHINGTON, D.C.: The Trump administration has approved a plan to expand a coal mine in Montana and keep it running for 16 more years,...

Tampa Bay Rays pull out of ballpark project over costs, delays
Tampa Bay Rays withdraw from $1.3 billion St. Petersburg ballpark

ST. PETERSBURG, Florida: The Tampa Bay Rays have decided not to move forward with a $1.3 billion plan to build a new stadium next to...

Vietnam, US sign energy and minerals deals amid trade talks
US, Vietnam firms sign deals on energy and minerals

HANOI, Vietnam: As Vietnam seeks to strengthen trade ties and avoid potential U.S. tariffs, companies from both countries signed agreements...

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Trump administration pushes food firms to drop artificial dyes
RFK Jr. tells US food companies to ban artificial dyes

NEW YORK CITY, New York: The Trump administration is pressuring major food companies to remove artificial dyes from their products,...

New York fires 2,000 prison guards after wildcat strike
New York fires 2,000 prison guards who refuse to return after strike

ALBANY, New York: New York fired over 2,000 prison guards this week for not returning to work after a weeks-long strike that disrupted...

Kings, minus Domantas Sabonis, look to extend Cavs' mini skid
Kings, minus Domantas Sabonis, look to extend Cavs' mini skid

(Photo credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images) The Sacramento Kings hope to turn a single success into a much-needed home winning streak...

NBA roundup: No Stephen Curry, but Warriors stop Bucks
NBA roundup: No Stephen Curry, but Warriors stop Bucks

(Photo credit: D. Ross Cameron-Imagn Images) Jimmy Butler III scored a game-high 24 points, Brandin Podziemski returned from an injury...

Grizzlies look to lean on Desmond Bane vs. Trail Blazers
Grizzlies look to lean on Desmond Bane vs. Trail Blazers

(Photo credit: Sergio Estrada-Imagn Images) Memphis star point guard Ja Morant will miss his third straight contest when the Grizzlies...

Baylor Scheierman's big night boosts Celtics past Nets
Baylor Scheierman's big night boosts Celtics past Nets

(Photo credit: Bob DeChiara-Imagn Images) Rookie Baylor Scheierman came off the bench to toss in a career-high 20 points and Kristaps...