Russia frees WSJ reporter Evan Gershkovich, former US Marine Paul Whelan in a major prisoner swap
Russia freed the Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich and the former US Marine Paul Whelan in a major exchange with the US.
Dozens of angry Chinese suppliers swarmed Temu's office, saying they're tired of giving Westerners refunds without returns
Small merchants in China have been holding rallies this month to protest Temu's fines and refund policies, as multiple outlets reported.
The Seine is so dirty, Olympic athletes can't swim in it
High levels of E. coli in the Seine River postponed the 2024 Olympics men's triathlon. The French government had put $1.5 billion into cleaning it.
US suggests Venezuela's president is clinging on illegitimately after a disputed vote
Arsonists sabotage trains ahead of the Paris Olympic Games
Paris trains came to a halt, delaying athletes and tourists ahead of the Olympics opening ceremonies. Authorities are looking for the arsonists.
A naval chief described purposefully wrecking a ship to mess with China
Vice Adm. Eduardo Santos discussed grounding the BRP Sierra Madre in the South China Sea to create an obstacle and disrupt China's territorial claims.
China says Taiwanese working in the mainland 'need not worry' after it suggested a death penalty for 'independence die-hards'
On June 21, China sparked alarm in Taiwan after floating prison sentences, or even execution, for supporters of declaring independence.
Retiring at 50 has long been a guarantee for parts of China's working class — until now
Women in China's working class get to retire at 50 and collect pension checks, but the country is realizing it can't sustain payments for long.
China finally agrees with Trump on something — they both think Kamala Harris can't win
Despite polling on par so far with Biden, Harris is relatively unknown in China, where people see Trump winning as a foregone conclusion.
Adidas pulled an ad with Bella Hadid, who is Palestinian, after Israel objected and claimed she's antisemitic
Iran may pay for you to be trans, but it comes with a cost — your dignity
Friends of US journalist Evan Gershkovich describe his life before he was sentenced to 16 years in a Russian prison
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Zelle says it's up to the police to stop scams
Lawmakers say reimbursements for Zelle users who disputed payments have decreased, and this week called for an investigation.
Instagram is really weird right now. I think I've figured out why.
The Instagram "Mythical Reel Pull" is increasingly a thing. It's when content from a seemingly random account without many followers goes viral.
British tourist apologizes after carving initials into an ancient Pompeii home
A 37-year-old man, who has not been named, used a blunt object to make five engravings on a house in Pompeii, Italian media reported.
'It Ends With Us' screenwriter on the potential for a sequel to the new Blake Lively movie
Colleen Hoover wrote "It Starts With Us" in 2022 after she was "inundated with requests" from fans to continue Lily Bloom's story.
CEO compensation at some of the largest companies was a whopping 268 times as much as their average worker last year
Some of the largest companies cut costs last year while raising consumer prices and paying their CEOs 268 times as much as their median worker.
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Who is Palmer Luckey? The founder of Oculus and Anduril
Palmer Luckey founded Oculus, sold it to Facebook for $2 billion, and was fired two years later. Now he's building military technology with Anduril.
The career rise of Susan Wojcicki, former YouTube CEO, who died from cancer at 56
Susan Wojcicki led YouTube for almost 10 years as the company became the web's most popular video service. She died of cancer at age 56.
How to watch USA vs. France free: Live stream Olympic men's basketball final
The United States and France will compete for the gold on Saturday. We'll show you how to live stream the game from anywhere.
Russia's GDP growth slowed in Q2 while inflation continued to soar on the back of heavy state spending: report
It comes as the Kremlin battles rising inflation and warnings that the economy is overheating.
We went to the Amalfi Coast during peak summer season. These 4 tips made our trip better — but there's one mistake I won't make again.
The Amalfi Coast can get crowded, hot, and expensive during its summer high season. If you're going anyway, follow these travel tips.
Companies are using sneaky software and legal tricks to make you endlessly pay for stuff you already bought
Companies are using sneaky software, subscription fees, and legal tricks to make you endlessly pay for stuff you already bought.
'Love Is Blind' is hell on earth: Contestants say producers deprived them of food and sleep, preyed on their anxieties, and refused to let them quit
"Love Is Blind" was supposed to be a different kind of dating show. But contestants say being on the series was traumatic: "It literally ruins lives."
A hacker ripped me off for $10,000. The scam turned out to be brilliant — and terrifying.
Verizon, Chase, and the police were all useless when my identity got hacked. Then Psycho Bunny came to the rescue.
Sorry, homebuyers. Houses aren't getting cheaper.
Buyers may wince at higher rates. The economy may be wheezing. But there just aren't enough homes for sale to sink prices, Zillow's Skylar Olsen said.
A Rivian customer waited 3 years for his dream car. It died within days.
Two days after it arrived, Chase Merrill's electric R1S SUV was bricked in the snow. The company said it would cost $2,100 to transport for repairs.
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Google, Amazon, and Meta are making their core products worse — on purpose
Google, Amazon, Meta, and other big tech companies are making their core products worse and ruining everything from apps to the internet.
Susan Wojcicki, former CEO of YouTube, dead at 56
The former YouTube CEO's husband Dennis Troper wrote on Facebook that she died after "2 years of living with non small cell lung cancer."
Target offers 1 year to return items from store brands like Cat & Jack kids' clothes. Here's how the unusually generous policy works.
The children's brand brings in more than $3 billion a year for Target, which guarantees customer satisfaction for a year on its private-label goods.
From 'hushed hybrid' to 'quiet vacationing,' here are the biggest workplace trends right now
From "ghost jobs" that don't actually exist to the "hushed hybrid" RTO avoidance tactic, we break down the latest work buzzwords and trends.
26-foot Marilyn Monroe statue in Palm Springs set to be moved following controversy
The statue has been a controversial topic since it was returned to Palm Springs in 2021, with some branding it inappropriate and sexist.
New data shows the Olympic athletes breaking out on social media, from gymnast Rebeca Andrade to rugby player Ilona Maher
Athletes at the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris are winning more than medals. Some are seeing huge growth in social media followers and engagement.
Ukraine is striking targets hundreds of miles inside Russia for 3 key reasons, experts say
Ukraine has increasingly struck targets deep inside Russian territory in recent months, carrying out a number of hits on airbases and oil refineries.
I planned on retiring this year but was then diagnosed with cancer. Retirement may need to be put off, and I'm devastated.
The writer had to put her retirement on hold when she was diagnosed with breast cancer. She survived the cancer, but her future is still uncertain.
I gave more attention to my demanding job than to raising my 4 kids. I'm heartbroken over what it cost me.
Abigail DeGuzman worked a demanding job while her husband stayed home with the kids. Now, she deals with guilt over not being there for them.
How 'Coach' Tim Walz led high schoolers with dad vibes, irrepressible energy, and one classic Simpsons episode
Tim Walz's former students and colleagues reveal the VP-pick is exactly as he seems — energetic, genuine, and a textbook Midwestern dad.
These 10 cities around the world have the most ultrawealthy people
About one-sixth of the world's wealthiest people live in just 10 cities.
The rise of the 'bait-and-switch' job interview
The work-from-home revolution has led to a wave of tricksters faking their way through job interviews — causing chaos for companies and coworkers.
Travelers are slamming Airbnb chore lists that tell guests to mow the lawn, do the laundry, and take out the trash — on top of paying $125 cleaning fees
"If I'm paying $229 a night to stay somewhere, plus a $125 cleaning fee, I'm not doing any laundry," one traveler said in a viral TikTok.
Watch your back: Here are the 4 kinds of employees most likely to get laid off in the current downturn
A study of 17,000 recent layoffs reveals who is most at risk of losing their jobs.
China had a plan to dominate tech and become the world's most powerful country. It's all gone wrong.
Chinese President Xi Jinping had a plan to dominate tech and become the world's most powerful country. It's all gone wrong.
Remote work is killing Florida as a retirement paradise
Home prices in Florida have soared by 33% — almost twice the national average. The dream of retiring to the Sunshine State is officially over.
How to watch USA vs. Brazil free: Live stream women's Olympic football final
The United States and Brazil will compete for gold at the women's Olympic soccer finals. There are many ways to watch, and we'll highlight the best.
I'm a high school teacher, and I see parents make 5 big mistakes that cause them to overspend on school supplies
Before you go buy everything on your school's back-to-school supplies list, make sure you're not overspending on things you don't need to buy.
A new experimental US Air Force bomb can sink warships, but the question is if it's the right weapon for a war with China
The US military hails its experimental QUICKSINK weapon as a low-cost way to defeat surface vessels, but it could leave launch aircraft vulnerable.
My husband works abroad for 2 weeks each month while I watch the kids. The arrangement has strengthened our marriage.
A mom of two reveals the rewards and challenges of solo parenting and sustaining a strong marriage while her husband works abroad half the month.
I tried on T-shirts at Old Navy, Gap, and Banana Republic. There was one clear winner when it came to value and quality.
I went shopping for similar T-shirts at Old Navy, Gap, and Banana Republic. My favorite top was high-quality and affordable.
I tried a 'kid-safe' smartphone with no social media. I loved it but would change one thing.
Gabb makes kid-safe smartphones that have texting and music but no social media or internet. Parents can also monitor inappropriate texts.