On and off pitch, Messi an instant hit in Miami
Lionel Messi's impact for Inter Miami has been clear to see, with three goals and an assist in 120 minutes on the field, but his team-mates say his influence behind the scenes may be just as vital.
Read more
Mattel reports profit dip despite glow from 'Barbie' blockbuster
Mattel reported a drop in profits Wednesday on lower sales, including a decline in Barbie products in the second quarter.
Read moreUS Fed lifts rates to highest since 2001 and hints at more to come
The US Federal Reserve raised its benchmark lending rate on Wednesday to the highest level since 2001 to tackle above-target inflation, and signaled it could hike again later this year amid improving economic prospects.
Read more
Stocks tread water while dollar dips after latest Fed rate hike
Wall Street stocks tread water while the dollar dipped Wednesday after the Federal Reserve lifted interest rates and signaled the possibility of further increases.
Read more
Meta earnings beat market expectations as ads revive
Facebook parent Meta on Wednesday beat market expectations for quarterly earnings powered by a reviving digital ad business.
Read more
Sinead O'Connor in five songs
Sinead O'Connor was widely known for her provocations but it was her emotive, poignant vocals that propelled her to global acclaim.
Read more
Spacey verdict paves way for comeback, say experts
Kevin Spacey's latest legal victory over sexual assault allegations could prompt a remarkable career comeback, experts say, even if Hollywood producers remain cautious about the star's presence on set.
Read more
Mbappe 'refuses to talk' to Al Hilal over 300-million-euro move
Paris Saint-Germain striker Kylian Mbappe has refused to meet officials from Al Hilal, dealing a potentially fatal blow to the Saudis' ambitious hopes of completing a world record 300-million-euro ($333 million) swoop.
Read more
Spain grants nationality to Iran chess star who shunned veil
Sara Khadem, the Iranian chess player who fled to Spain after competing in an international tournament without wearing a mandatory hijab, was on Wednesday granted Spanish nationality, a government minister announced.
Read more
New Gap chief executive boosted Barbie as Mattel president
US clothing chain Gap announced Wednesday that it tapped as its next CEO Richard Dickson, the current Mattel president who has been credited with reinvigorating Barbie.
Read moreIn The News
