TRD President: ‘We’re doing what we can … to keep Kyle in our family’

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — The president of Toyota Racing Development said Saturday night that the manufacturer is “still in the mix” with Kyle Busch, who has yet to announce where he’ll drive in 2023.

US Army grounds entire fleet of Chinook helicopters after engine fires

The United States Army said Tuesday it has grounded its entire fleet of Chinook cargo helicopters after fuel leaks caused a "small number" of engine fires.

UN ship arrives in Africa with grain for Ethiopia's hungry

A UN-chartered ship loaded with 23,000 tonnes of Ukrainian wheat destined for millions of hungry people in Ethiopia docked in neighbouring Djibouti on Tuesday. The bulk carrier MV Brave Commander arrived in the Horn of Africa port city two weeks after leaving a Black Sea port in Ukraine, the UN's World Food Programme said. read more Ukraine farmers face challenging harvest season as grain silos already full: go here

Here’s Why Olivia Wilde Didn’t Show Up on the 2022 VMAs Red Carpet

Unfortunate news for everyone hoping Olivia Wilde and Harry Styles were going to make their red carpet debut at the 2022 VMAs: They most certainly did not.

Funeral held for North Texas coach killed at youth football game

Police arrested and charged Yaqub Talib, brother of former NFL cornerback Aqib Talib, for the shooting death of Hickmon earlier this month. read more

Starbucks creating ‘culture of fear’ as it fires dozens involved in union efforts

More than 85 workers heavily involved in organizing at coffee chain dismissed in recent months, says Starbucks Workers United cont'd

Read the FBI's redacted affidavit to search Trump's Mar-a-Lago estate

Yahoo! News - The Justice Department on Friday released a redacted version of the affidavit prosecutors submitted in federal court to secure a warrant to search former President Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago estate earlier this month.

25 photos showing that Kohl's is a mess right now

Yahoo Finance - Kohl's is only days removed from an earnings day disaster.

Ford to cut up to 3,000 'white collar' jobs, a 'significant' percentage in Michigan

DETROIT — Over the next few days, thousands of Ford Motor Co. salaried workers will be let go, the bulk of them in Michigan, as the company trims costs and continues to reorganize and transform its business model. read more

UPS Drivers Say 'Brutal' Heat Is Endangering Their Lives

About 8 p.m. on a hot Thursday in July, Nicholas Gubell, a driver for UPS, was nearing the end of his route on Long Island, New York, when he started to feel woozy. cont'd

Chinese Canadian Billionaire Sentenced to 13 Years for Financial Crimes

Y! News HONG KONG — Xiao Jianhua, a Chinese Canadian billionaire and onetime trusted financier to China’s ruling elite, was sentenced to 13 years in prison Friday, and his company fined $8 billion, after he pleaded guilty to bribery and other crimes that authorities said had “seriously jeopardized” the country’s financial security.

WNBA Power Rankings: Aces, Sky title favorites as playoffs begin; Mystics lurking as darkhorse

After a thrilling close to the regular season, it's time to turn our attention to the 2022 WNBA playoffs, which will tip-off Wednesday night with two first-round Game 1s. cont'd

Greece's exit from enhanced EU scrutiny ends 12 years of pain, prime minister says

Reuters.com ATHENS, Aug 20 (Reuters) - Greece's exit on Saturday from the European Union's so-called enhanced surveillance framework for its economy ends 12 years of pain and allows the country greater freedom in policy making, its prime minister said.

The Kenyan Kakistocracy

What are we supposed to do when the electoral system consistently yields terrible candidates? go here.

It’s not over until it’s over, Azimio says

Daily Nation - Kanchory claimed Chebukati had held himself incommunicado and had been avoiding meeting the Azimio agent.

Salman Rushdie had started to believe his ‘life was normal again’

The Guardian - Before he was stabbed, the author said ‘a lot of people today live with similar threats’ to those made against him

Trump under investigation for potential violations of Espionage Act, warrant reveals

Details contained in explosive search warrant show US officials investigating whether three criminal statutes violated read more.

Fernando Alonso: Why Lewis Hamilton sees his former team-mate as his toughest Formula 1 rival

"We had some good battles, I wish we could have more and hopefully he's going to continue to race so hopefully we will have more in the future."; Since Lewis Hamilton's comments, Fernando Alonso has agreed a shock multi-year deal with Aston Martin cont'd

Companies move to drop college degree requirements for new hires, focus on skills

A new study shows employers are ending college degree requirements for many job openings, focusing instead on skills, experience, and personality traits. The sea change opens up tech jobs to a more diverse pool of candidates. read more