(Reuters) - Bank of America Corp lowered its annual net interest income guidance on Wednesday to reflect a weakened interest rate environment as the second-largest U.S. lender reported higher-than expected earnings fueled by strong consumer trends. Rate tre…
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Joaquin “El Chapo” Guzman, the Mexican drug lord found guilty of running a murderous criminal enterprise that smuggled tons of drugs into the United States, is scheduled to be sentenced by a U.S. judge on Wednesday in what is likely one o…
Retired Associate Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court, John Paul Stevens, a moderate Republican, died in a hospital in Fort Lauderdale, Florida on Tuesday. He was 99 years old. Stevens died of complications from a stroke he suffered a day before his death, acc…
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. homebuilding fell for a second straight month in June and permits dropped to a two-year low, suggesting the housing market continued to struggle despite declining mortgage rates. The report from the Commerce Department on Wednesd…
An ex-boyfriend accused of murdering his pregnant former partner in south London accepted responsibility for her death today. Aaron McKenzie, 25, appeared in court accused of murdering of Kelly Mary Fauvrelle, 26, and causing the death of her unborn son, Ril…
Tributes have been left to a 14-year-old boy who died after 'lying down on the tracks' in front of a rush-hour train as 50 classmates watched on in horror and desperately screamed out to him. The 14-year-old boy - named locally as Sam Connor - was killed af…
Chicago White Sox outfielder and touted rookie Eloy Jimenez departed Tuesday's game against the Royals after colliding with Charlie Tilson on the warning track in the first inning at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City. The collision itself seemed somewhat inno…
James Conner's journey from star college running back at Pittsburgh, to his cancer comeback, to a burgeoning NFL career has been well-documented. Last week, the Pittsburgh Steelers tailback joined rapper Mike Stud's podcast "Ya Neva Know: You Know What I Me…
This July 15, 2019 photo released by Itajai Civil Police, shows car molds of luxury car replicas at a workshop in Itajai, Brazil. Brazilian police dismantled a clandestine workshop run by a father and son who assembled fake Ferraris and Lamborghinis to order,…
Drugmakers and distributors dramagically increased shipments of opioid painkillers across the U.S. as the nation's addiction crisis accelerated from 2006 to 2012, according to newly released federal data. The data, released this week by a federal court in Oh…
Police escort Thomas Gambino after his arrest in a joint raid by the FBI and Italian police in Palermo, Italy, July 17, 2019. ANSA/AP Rome -- More than 200 Italian police officers and FBI agents launched coordinated raids overnight targeting a mafia crime f…
Cars with advanced safety technology features encourage drivers to use cell phones more often while driving, according to report from insurance company State Farm. Drivers of cars with lane-keeping assistance are twice as likely to video chat. Half of all d…
Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman is set to be sentenced to life in prison on Wednesday, after he was convicted of running a murderous Mexico-based drug cartel that flooded the U.S. with cocaine, heroin, methamphetamine and marijuana. Guzman, 62, was convicted in Fe…
It's Wednesday, July 17, 2019. Let's start here. Interested in Start Here Morning Briefing ? Add Start Here Morning Briefing as an interest to stay up to date on the latest Start Here Morning Briefing news, video, and analysis from ABC News. 1. Tweet fires…
The Late Show host Stephen Colbert is back from a brief hiatus and he's already hit out at Donald Trump's "new personal best in being the worst." On Sunday, the president hit a new low when he "pinched out a steaming pile of tweets" and follow-up comments ag…
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - International Monetary Fund chief Christine Lagarde submitted her resignation from the global crisis lender on Tuesday, citing more clarity about her nomination to lead the European Central Bank as European legislators approved a new to…
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Facebook Inc will face more questioning on Wednesday by U.S. lawmakers over its planned cryptocurrency after a bruising first bout when senators from both parties condemned the project, saying the company had not shown it could be trust…
LONDON (Reuters) - Resurgent trade tensions, concern over the outlook for corporate America and the growing risk of a chaotic Brexit in the United Kingdom curtailed appetite for equities on Wednesday and stoked demand for “safe” government bonds. U.S. Presi…
The footage shows two wealthy men laughing and pointing as they appear to discuss young and beautiful women dancing at a party. Today, one of the men is president of the United States. The other is in federal lockup awaiting a bail decision as he fights sex …
Teenager Margaret Fleming, who had learning difficulties, was sent to live with a couple who were friends of her father after his death. But they killed her so they continue to claim her benefits A couple who killed a vulnerable women then claimed she was al…
Waitrose is to replace black ready-meal trays with recycled alternatives. The supermarket expects the decision will remove 500 tons of plastic from the waste system every year. Black trays, which are also used to package fruit and vegetables, are difficult …
The one direction Mr. Styles is headed in? Under the sea, apparently. The Hollywood Reporter has word that pop-star-turned-actor Harry Stylesbest known among legions of teenage fans as one of the former members of One Directionhas entered talks to join Disne…
Taika Waititi directed Thor: Ragnarok, which starred Chris Hemsworth and came out in 2017. Marvel Studios Director Taika Waititi will direct a fourth Thor movie, his representative confirmed on Tuesday. Waititi directed 2017's Thor: Ragnarok, and the star o…
Thor will be back in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, and Taika Waititi will once again be steering the ship. The Hollywood Reporter says that the Thor: Ragnarok director has signed on to direct a fourth Thor movie. It happened after some issues arose with wha…
When the Emmy nominations were announced last year, Netflix had a big win, overtaking HBO for the first time. But this year, HBO is back in the lead, with 137 nominations compared to Netflix’s 117. The Hollywood Reporter has tallied up the just-announced nom…
Taika Waititi will return to the world of Marvel to write and direct Marvel's 'Thor 4,' according to The Hollywood Reporter. Waititi wrote and directed 2017's Thor: Ragnarok, which took Chris Hemsworth's Asgardian hero Thor Odinson in a different, more comed…
A scene in the show 13 Reasons Why that had shown actress Katherine Langford's character taking her own life has been edited out. Richard Shotwell/Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP Two years after it released the first season of the show 13 Reasons Why with a gr…
Netflix has modified an episode of the controversial series ’13 Reasons Why’ two years after its original airing, citing sensitivity to the ‘ongoing debate’ that’s been occurring regarding the show’s depiction and characterization of teen suicide. In a statem…
A statement from our show creator Brian Yorkey. pic.twitter.com/J6XiD9LVkU — 13 Reasons Why (@13ReasonsWhy) July 16, 2019 While it's been two years since the first season of the show became available for streaming, a new season would attract new audiences w…
A power outage swept New York City this weekend, leaving streets and metro stations without lights, individuals trapped in elevators, and homes without electricity. Certainly less endangering but still pretty shitty, the blackout also meant that many events i…
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is facing some online backlash for quoting Eva Perón, also known as Evita, due to the fact her husband was a Nazi sympathizer who aided war criminals after World War II. The New York Democrat quoted Evita in tweets, responding…
For "Red Sonja" producers Christa Campbell and Lati Grobman, "Wonder Woman" was a watershed moment. The producing duo, who are the founders of Campbell Grobman Films, have been developing a "Red Sonja" movie for seven years, they told Business Insider. …
The long-awaited addition to the "Toy Story" franchise has finally been released. "Toy Story 4" has been welcomed with rave reviews and life-long fans turning to Twitter to share their admiration for the film. In celebration of the franchise's final installme…
Editor's note: This story discusses sexual violence and drug abuse and has spoilers for the television show "Euphoria." Tune into just one episode of HBO's new teen drama show "Euphoria", and you're bound to see lots of penises, drug use, and violent sex. …
European TV giant RTL Group on Thursday announced it was merging two of its online multi-channel networks (MCN), combining Nordic-based United Screens with German operation Divimove. RTL said it also plans to integrate its Dutch MCN business into the combine…
Aside from being a fun superhero romp across continents, Spider-Man: Far From Home also had the unenviable task of following up Avengers: Endgame and attempting to explain everything that happened in that beast of a movie. All in all, it did an admirable job,…
Tim Alberta is chief political correspondent at Politico Magazine. One by one, they had trickled out of the conference room on the 25th floor of Trump Tower. It was Friday, October 7, 2016, two days before the second presidential debate, and the Republican n…
The Summer dress is a bona fide staple, but in hot weather, flattering styles for curvy shapes that are breathable, versatile, and sophisticated can seem like a tall order. Whether you're dealing with thicker than thick humidity or dry, over-100 degree scorch…
The life of a beauty queen is like an open book wherein every anecdote of their personal life is well documented within the public domain. However, there are times when few areas of their life is kept under complete secrecy away from the glitz and glamour of …
FaceApp, an app for your smartphone, will show you what you will look like when you get older. (Apple) The latest app that has taken social media by storm will show you how you will look when you are older. Celebrities such as comedian Kevin Hart, celebrity…
Just one year ago, Meghan Markle and Kate Middleton were in dramatically different places in their lives. As Meghan navigated her new royal world, Kate juggled the demands of three young children. Now they both share in the bond of motherhood — and their conn…
LOS ANGELES "The Bachelor" and "The Bachelorette" creator Mike Fleiss has been accused of attacking his wife Laura Fleiss at their home in Hawaii on July 4, according to documents obtained by Variety. The documents show that Laura Fleiss, who is currently pr…
For a guy so justly famous and successful, its still weird to think that Chance The Rapper has never sold a single album. But releasing his uniformly lauded mixtapes 10 Day, Acid Rap, andColoring Bookfor free has certainly paid off for the Chicago rapper, act…
America's Got Talent entered the first night of this season's Judge Cuts round on Tuesday, and special guest Brad Paisley joined the judges to weigh in on the first round of cuts. Bringing his years of experience and talent to the table, Paisley proved to be…
Netflix on Tuesday unveiled the trailer for a new film by an Israeli screenwriter and director, telling the story of a Mossad operation to rescue Ethiopian Jews from Sudan in the early 1980s and bring them to the Jewish state. The spy thriller, “The Red Sea …
These days, there’s more good TV than ever. If Tuesday’s slate of Emmy nominations made you eager to explore new gems or catch up on old favorites, we put together a list of where to stream and/or purchase every nominated show. Drama Series Game of Thrones …
To say that the internet has been going into meltdown since the revelation that black, British female actor and Captain Marvel star Lashana Lynch is set to play 007 in the forthcoming Bond 25 would be something of an understatement. A trawl through Twitter t…
You might want to think twice before you use viral selfie app FaceApp. The two-year-old app, which lets you alter photos of your face, once again shot to the App Store's top spot this week after celebs and others began sharing doctored photos of themselves. …
With Medicom Toy‘s annual exhibition set to go down later this month, the BE@RBRICK manufacturer has gotten busy joining forces with a host of like-minded individuals for some heavyweight collaborations. Brands ranging from fragment design to Hysteric Glamour…
Meghan Markle’s father, Thomas Markle, Sr., made a series of headlines for all the wrong reasons as his daughter was set to marry Prince Harry. While it seemed that Markle Sr. couldn’t keep his mouth shut and was the center of several controversies for a whil…
CHICAGO -- R. Kelly was ordered held without bond following an arraignment hearing in federal court in Chicago Tuesday. He is charged with 13 new counts of federal sex crimes involving minors and obstruction of justice. Last week, the singer was indicted on …
Word has it that singer Harry Styles of boy band One Direction fame is in talks to be cast as Prince Eric to Halle Baileys Ariel in the Disney live-action remake of The Little Mermaid. Negotiations are still in the early stages, according to The Hollywood Re…
The trailer for the upcoming STX Films release Hustlers just dropped, and it’s provocative to say the least. The video opens with Jennifer Lopez offering Constance Wu a lesson on how to work a stripper pole like a pro. “Front hook. Ankle hook. Knee hook,” L…
At one point during part 1 of the RHOBH reunion, Kyle is declared the (new?) queen of The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills. But I think we can all agree that the throne was promptly usurped by Judy from Arkansas and her hand-of-the-queen, Andy Cohen. It’s Jud…
Chance the Rapper sat down with Jimmy Fallon on The Tonight Show, and during the chat, he decided to reveal more information about his official debut album. Its been available for pre-order, but the title and release date were unknown. Its called The Big Day,…
FaceApp. So. The app has gone viral again after first doing so two years ago or so. The effect has gotten better but these apps, like many other one off viral apps, tend to come and go in waves driven by influencer networks or paid promotion. We first covered…
What a day to be a Beyoncé fan (a.k.a. a living and breathing human being)! After detailing The Lion King: The Gift her forthcoming album inspired by The Lion King this morning, Bey has shared the video for "Spirit," the resilient anthem that appears during a…
Nominations for the 2019 Emmy Awards are in, and the nominees have been celebrating their honors left and right via social media and official statements. The awards season buzz has officially begun, and it's positively electric. First-time nominee Joey King …
Joanna Gaines is the latest celebrity to have some fun with the aging filter on FaceApp. The Fixer Upper star, 41, shared several photos on her Instagram Stories on Tuesday of herself and husband Chip Gaines filtered through the app to make them look much ol…
CHICAGO (AP) - A federal judge on Tuesday ordered R. Kelly held in jail without bond after a prosecutor warned that the singer accused of having sex with minors and trying to cover up the crimes would pose an extreme danger to young girls if set free. "If he…
Alexis Conell battled end-stage renal disease for years before receiving her kidney transplant in 2012. Paying for the drugs needed to keep her kidneys healthy is a struggle. Taylor Glascock for Kaiser Health News On Wednesday, Alexis Conell will mark seven…
New research continues to come out of this weeks Alzheimers Association International Conference, and a few studies shine a spotlight on the complicated connection between sleep and dementia. Its known that sleep deprivation may increase ones risk for Alzhei…
FLORENCE, Ala. (WAAY) - An Alabama man is being treated for flesh-eating bacteria his family says was contracted in the Tennessee River. Ricky Rutherford, 41, has been in the intensive care unit for a few days since contracting the bacterial infection. His …
Mothers who return to work after having children could keep their memory sharp in old age. A study of more than 6,000 women found that memory declined more slowly past the age of 50 in those who had worked when younger. Memory performance declined 61 per ce…
Health officials have confirmed 80 people in Massachusetts have been diagnosed with Cyclosporiasis since May. The Massachusetts Department of Public Health is continuing to investigate an uptick in the number of cases and is collaborating with the Center for…
Blue Apron Blue Apron announced Tuesday that it would offer Beyond Meat products in recipes beginning in August. Shares rocketed more than 50% on the news, following months of declines for the food delivery service. Blue Apron is ca…
I'm a big fan of home security tech; I've been using a pair of Ring Video Doorbell 2s for the last year, and while I love that they feature infrared for seeing in the dark, it's a little too discreet for my taste. If anyone is at my door late at night when th…
Mentally, flying is not an issue for me. Its the physical aspects of being hurled through the air at many miles per hour that I find upsetting. Even if you dont experience sinus pressure or motion sickness, sitting in a loud plane can alter the way you percei…
The word that best follows "summer" is "vacation." If you're planning to pair those two words for a classic American road trip this summer, take advantage of Amazon's Prime Day to grab these travel essentials before you leave. Even if you don't have epic pla…
New research has demonstrated that edible insects are high in antioxidantsand whether or not you buy into the health benefits of eating antioxidants, its an important finding from a nutrition perspective. Around a third of the world eats insects. Theyre a pr…
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Blink Health, the app that lets people get their prescription medication at much lower prices, announces that Eytan Seidman has joined the company as Head of Product. Over the course of his career, Seidman has led product developmen…
Back in February, Geoffrey Slacked our team a crazy deal for a new roundtrip flight that was being offered from Los Angeles to Tokyo—and I immediately jumped on it (thanks, G!). I went to Japan with my family back in 2014, but it's been at the top of my fianc…
Did you have a tree house growing up? My brother and I built a fairly janky one in the woods behind our house when we were young, and it was always one of my favorite spots to hang out. Young-me thought it was just so cool to watch the birds and squirrels run…
This is the season when nearly 100 million Americans will take a vacation, according to the Automobile Association of America, about half of them heading out on road trips.Nature is a top draw, with lodging in and near national and state parks often booking u…
It’s officially summer, and we know what that means: time for people to start outdoing each other with vacation plans and Instagram posts. Fret not; even if a picture-perfect getaway isn’t on your schedule, there’s plenty of inspiration and armchair travel t…
Montreal-based Lightspeed POS Inc. has bought a Swiss company called iKentoo as part of a European expansion. The purchase price of the deal wasnt disclosed, but the company said that it would provide more detail about the acquisition, including the price pa…
Lawyers often say that estate litigation is like “family law with dead people” because, in both disciplines, emotions tend to run high. A recent case decided by Justice Reid of the Ontario Superior Court confirms the lawyers’ adage, with sometimes surprising…
The agency tasked with overseeing development of Toronto’s waterfront has been tracking Alphabet Inc.’s corporate missteps, one of the agency’s senior executives told a public meeting in Toronto Monday night. Sidewalk Labs, a development company owned by Alp…
Welcome to episode 13 of Down to Business, a weekly podcast from the Financial Post. Smoking marjiuana is so 2018. This October, new rules from the federal government around the legal production and sale of cannabis edibles, drinkables and other alternative …
The EU is cracking down on Amazon. On Wednesday, the European Commission announced that it will launch a formal investigation into Amazon. Reports of this investigation first surfaced on Tuesday. The investigation will look into whether Amazon's use of …
Venture capital firm Fifth Wall Ventures said on Wednesday it has raised $503 million for its second fund focused on investments in real estate technology known as proptech. Proptech encompasses a diverse range of businesses that marry real estate and tech…
What I'm Hearing: Golfweek's Steve DiMeglio is on hand at the Open Championship and spoke to Tiger Woods, Rickie Fowler and Adam Scott about the playing conditions at Royal Portrush. USA TODAY PORTRUSH, Northern Ireland - Tiger tried. Brooks denied. That …
There were quite a few quizzical quotes from baseball's best players over the All-Star break. "It doesn't matter how much jelly you have in the jar," said Mets first baseman Pete Alonso ahead of his Home Run Derby win. "It's about how you spread it on your…
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The Open can be unpredictable. The weather can change -- sunny one minute, sideways rain the next. Add in the unknown with this Open: The oldest major is at Royal Portrush for the first time in 68 years. So, aside from a few locals who grew up around these li…
Atlanta Braves News Braves, Wilson hammered by Brewers 13-1 A forgettable night for Bryse Wilson and the Atlanta Braves as they fall to the Brewers 13-1. Snitker offers update on Jacob Webbs elbow Brian Snitker gave an update on injured reliever Jacob We…
Marcus Rashford got Manchester United fans going with a brilliant goal in their pre season against Leeds United in Australia, after a young prospect had earlier put them ahead. There isn't much excitement or optimism coming out of Old Trafford this summer ah…
Dillian Whyte hopes to finally get a world title shot if he beats Oscar Rivas Britain's Dillian Whyte has dubbed heavyweight boxing "a joke" amid frustrations over the division's champions failing to agree fights. Whyte, 31, takes on Colombia's Oscar Rivas …
Former Manchester United and Everton forward Wayne Rooney isn't Liverpool's biggest fan but he does like their manager, other than the fact he's winning with the Reds. You have to feel sorry for Wayne Rooney when he sees Liverpool winning the Champions Leag…
New Newcastle United boss Steve Bruce has emerged as the odds-on favourite to be sacked only a few hours after his appointment, according to bookmakers. The Magpies announced on Wednesday that Bruce, 58, would succeed Rafa Benitez at the club. But bookies a…
What do the latest moves in NBA free agency mean for every team, and what's next across the league? Entering mid-July, nearly all of the major free agents have signed, though there have still been plenty of key deals for multiple teams building out their ros…
LAS VEGAS -- Hossein Ensan defeated Dario Sammartino heads up to clinch the 2019 World Series of Poker main event title and the $10 million first-place prize. Ensan, 55, started each of the three days of the final table well ahead of everyone else, and despi…
ANAHEIM, Calif. -- Albert Pujols hit a bases-clearing double during the Angels' six-run first inning, and Los Angeles remained unbeaten in five games since the All-Star break with a 7-2 victory over the Houston Astros on Tuesday night. Jake Marisnick was dri…
Tiger Woods, like most in this week's field, is playing Royal Portrush for the first time. Here's a look at how Woods has fared when playing a major venue for the first time, when he's never before played in it professional competition. Masters 1995, August…
Had Travis dArnauds fly ball to right field died on the warning track Monday night instead of crawling into the seats for what turned out to be a game-winning, three-run homer, Aroldis Chapman getting beat on a slider wouldnt have been the hot topic it was Tu…
SportsPulse: For The Win's Ted Berg breaks down the top storylines that will dominate the second half of the MLB season. USA TODAY As the second half gets underway and with just a few weeks remaining before Major League Baseball's trade deadline, the marke…
Much has been made lately of Zion Williamsons weight and playing shape, with Kendrick Perkins the latest to get in on the action. The New Orleans Pelicans star rookie saw his summer league debut cut short when he left in the first half of a July 7 game again…
Jake Marisnick of the Houston Astros was hit by a pitch in the top of the sixth inning at Angel Stadium on Tuesday night, leading to an altercation between the teams and umpire warnings for both clubs. The incident occurred nine days after Marisnick fl…
Formula 1 cars struggle to race closely together but there are differing views on how to make races more exciting For more than two years, Formula 1 has been preparing a radical rule change in 2021 aimed at making the racing closer. Last month, a $175m (£1…
Coors Field does not suffer fools. Yesterday, the Giants swept a doubleheader, scoring 19 in the first game and winning 2-1 in the second. You cant defy Coors Field like that. You might be able to get away with holding the Rockies down for a couple of games, …
CC Sabathia called it a misunderstanding. Avisail Garcia said nothing happened. Their odd narratives of what transpired after Sabathia struck out the Rays right fielder looking to end the top of the sixth notwithstanding, the two ended up yelling at each ot…
ARLINGTON, Texas -- Weeks after both Terry Bradshaw and Baker Mayfield took verbal jabs at his starting quarterback, Texas Longhorns coach Tom Herman said Tuesday that he noticed and that his players "file things away." Speaking at Big 12 media days, Herman …
