U.S. offer on global minimum tax is basis for compromise, says Le Maire PARIS, May 21 (Reuters) – The latest U.S. proposal in international talks for a global minimum corporate tax rate are a basis for compromise, French Finance Minister Bruno Le Maire said on Friday as he arrived for talks with euro zone counterparts […]
PGA Championship tee times for Friday, featured groups, TV and streaming info Canadian Corey Conners owns the lead after the first round of the 103rd PGA Championship, firing a 5-under-par 67 to give him a two-shot lead in the season's second major championship. Conners birdied each of the four par-5 holes, carding six birdies and one […]
Snap announces new Spectacles AR glasses, which let you overlay digital objects on the real world Snap on Thursday announced a new version of its Spectacles smart glasses. Augmented reality glasses such as Spectacles let you overlay digital objects on the real world. Shares of Snap were up more than 5% on Thursday after the company's Snap Partner Summit. […]
US ends use of 2 immigration jails accused of mistreatment WASHINGTON — The Biden administration announced Thursday that it will stop using immigration detention facilities in Massachusetts and Georgia that are the subject of abuse allegations. Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas said federal authorities will no longer use the jail in Bristol County, Massachusetts, and […]
Playing the Role of New York? Toronto. That View of Paris? It’s Montreal. At the Venice Biennale, Canada examines its cities’ ability to stand in for television and film locations. By Sam Lubell As visitors to the 2021 Venice Architecture Biennale make their way through the broad, leafy pathways of the event’s main exhibition space, […]
Copart Q3 Results Beat Street View; Shares Up 5% Shares of Copart Inc. (CPRT) gained over 5% in extended session Wednesday after it reported its third-quarter results, with both earnings and revenues trouncing Wall Street view. Third-quarter profit rose to $286.8 million or $1.19 per share, up from $147.5 million or $0.62 per share last […]
UK increasingly confident that vaccines work against Indian variantBritain’s Prime Minister Boris Johnson leaves Downing Street in London, Britain, May 19, 2021. REUTERS/Toby MelvilleLONDON (Reuters) – Britain is increasingly confident that vaccines are effective against the coronavirus variant first identified in India, Prime Minister Boris Johnson said on Wednesday. “We have increasing confidence vaccines are […]
Rockies offensive pillars Trevor Story, Raimel Tapia struggling lately in the box Los Angeles Angels superstar Mike Trout out at least six weeks with calf strain The Los Angeles Angels will be without star center fielder Mike Trout for an extended period of time after the three-time AL MVP strained his right calf muscle running […]
‘Cool Papa’ Bell, a Starkville native, honored by his hometown at Mississippi State STARKVILLE, Miss. – Legendary pitcher Satchel Paige is credited with the often-told line, “Cool Papa Bell was so fast he could turn off the light switch in his hotel room and be under the covers before the room got dark.” Bell never […]
Remy Martin to transfer to Kansas from ASU, but staying in NBA draft process Two of Remy Martin's best collegiate games came against Kansas. So it isn't surprising that's one of the schools that came after him when he entered the transfer portal. The 6-foot point guard who had been the face of the Arizona […]