Why a hostage-taker in Lebanon was hailed as a national hero

A dramatic series of events unfolded on a bustling street in Beirut on Thursday when an armed man barged into a bank and held employees and customers hostage. He wasn’t trying to rob the bank — he was demanding his own money back. Story Published at: August 12, 2022 at 04:35PM

Search and rescue efforts are ongoing for several missing people as China’s Shanxi province was hit by record rainfall, according to Chinese state media CCTV.Story Published at:

Rivian losses surge to $1.7 billion as production ramps up

Rivian said Thursday that it lost $1.7 billion in the second quarter of 2022 as it works to ramp up its vehicle production amid the on-going supply chain crunch. The automaker’s losses more than doubled from the same period last year, when it lost $580 million.Story Published at: August 12, 2022 at 02:59AM

In pictures: Olivia Newton-John’s best style moments

The enduring image of Olivia Newton-John may always be one of permed hair, bare shoulders and black spandex on the set of “Grease”. But the late actress and singer, who died Monday aged 73, was a fashion icon before — and long after — the blockbuster musical.Story Published at: August 09, 2022 at 09:01AM