2nd worker dies of injuries from Texas oil well blowout
A second worker has died of injuries from a Central Texas oil well blowout January 31, 2020, 10:18 PM 1 min read BRYAN, Texas — A second worker has died…
FDA approves first treatment for kids with peanut allergy
WASHINGTON — The first treatment for peanut allergies is about to hit the market, a big step toward better care for all kinds of food allergies — but still a…
Kobe Bryant’s Death Inspires Anti-Homophobia Campaign In Brazil
Jan 31 (Reuters) – The untimely death of Kobe Bryant has led to a campaign against homophobia in Brazilian football. Bryant wore the no. 24 shirt for the Los Angeles…
American Airlines pilots sue to halt US-China flights amid coronavirus outbreak
The union asked the court in Dallas County for a temporary and immediate restraining order halting the flights as the virus spreads. “The safety and well-being of our crews and…
Colorado baker who sparked Supreme Court case has book deal
The Colorado baker whose refusal to design a cake for a gay wedding led to a landmark Supreme Court ruling has a book deal January 30, 2020, 8:46 PM 1…
Kobe Bryant memorabilia is selling for up to $3 million on eBay
Bryant apparel on Nike’s website was completely sold out less than a day after the incident, the company confirmed on Wednesday. Many fans have since turned to eBay and other…
Europe evacuates citizens from China, Russia shuts border
LISBON, Portugal — European countries stepped up efforts Thursday to contain the virus sweeping through central China, sending a chartered plane there to evacuate hundreds of citizens, scrapping more commercial…
JPMorgan to buy Paris building to bring euro teams from London
PARIS (Reuters) – U.S. bank JPMorgan Chase & Co (JPM.N) said it plans to buy a building in central Paris to house up to 450 staff in coming years, as…
Marriott’s Stephanie Linnartz is pushing the world’s largest hotel chain to be a little more like Airbnb
The concept of home rentals isn’t new; Vacation Rentals By Owner, or VRBO for short, has been around since 1995. But technology has advanced significantly, and Airbnb’s startup spin on…
US allows Chevron to keep drilling in Venezuela for 3 months
The Trump administration has granted Chevron a special license to keep drilling oil in Venezuela despite a ban on American companies doing business with President Nicolás Maduro’s socialist government January…