US and South Korean combined forces on Wednesday held their first live-fire exercises since the formation of their unit in 2015, a drill that commanders said showcased the strongest military alliance in the world.Story Published at: August 31, 2022 at 04:28PM

Bed Bath & Beyond’s stock tumbled in early trading after it announced layoffs, store closures and fresh financing plans as it tries to reverse its business’ decline. Story Published at: August 31, 2022 at 01:23PM

Americans have never seen a wilder year when it comes to gas prices, thanks to the confluence of a surge in demand as the pandemic eased, and Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, which created myriad challenges among oil producers, from supply constraints to volatile markets to unpredictable demand. Story Published at: August 30, 2022 at 03:14PM

After a period of angst, Americans appear to be feeling a bit better about the economy.Story Published at: August 30, 2022 at 12:28PM

It may have started in an era of technological progress, but the Russian invasion of Ukraine shares a surprising number of similarities with conflicts from the last century. Defense expert Professor Malcolm Chalmers explains how the features of the war in Ukraine resemble tactics used in previous military conflicts.Story Published at:

Chinese markets declined on Wednesday as global investors continue to deal with the aftermath of Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell’s hawkish speech at Jackson Hole last week, and the alarming spread of Covid in China. Story Published at: August 31, 2022 at 07:14AM

When she first started to shed some weight, Yvonne DeBurgo quipped that she could afford to lose it.Story Published at: August 31, 2022 at 05:09AM

A multiple-story building has collapsed in the northwestern Nigerian city of Kano, leaving “many” people feared trapped inside, according to the local fire service.Story Published at: August 30, 2022 at 07:47PM

Lower gas prices helped consumer confidence bounce back in August, breaking a three-month stretch of worsening sentiment. However this improvement, while welcome, is tempered by ongoing worries that the US economy may be heading toward a recession. Story Published at: August 30, 2022 at 05:13PM

Police in New Zealand have identified two children whose remains were found earlier this month in suitcases bought by a family in an online auction. Story Published at: August 29, 2022 at 05:14AM