Argentina’s president faces 1-day general strike as foes seek to derail his austerity agenda

Argentina’s president faces 1-day general strike as foes seek to derail his austerity agenda

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina — Argentina’s President Javier Milei faced a one-day general strike Wednesday protesting his decree targeting unions as well as his proposals for economic and labor law changes, showing that his opponents are wasting no time in trying to derail his austerity agenda. The biggest union, known by its acronym CGT, organized the…

Why Caitlin Clark could pose a dilemma for Team USA at the Olympics

Why Caitlin Clark could pose a dilemma for Team USA at the Olympics

USA Basketball will be seeking its eighth consecutive Olympic gold medal this summer with the first step coming at the Olympic qualifying tournament in Antwerp, Belgium, from Feb. 8-11. The 12-player roster for that tournament will be the first approximation of the team that will defend the Americans’ gold medal in Paris. Based on the…

FAA approves inspection process that could clear the way for grounded Boeing planes to fly again

FAA approves inspection process that could clear the way for grounded Boeing planes to fly again

Federal regulators have approved an inspection process that will let airlines resume flying their Boeing 737 Max 9 jetliners, which have been grounded since a side panel blew out of a plane in midflight earlier this month. The head of the Federal Aviation Administration said Wednesday that his agency’s review of the scary incident on…

‘Don’t move … improve’: Can L.A.’s newest star revive a storied women’s basketball program?

‘Don’t move … improve’: Can L.A.’s newest star revive a storied women’s basketball program?

LOS ANGELES — JuJu Watkins’ hands didn’t feel quite right. They were tingling in a way that seemed unnatural, and when she looked down at them, though they were physically there (all 10 fingers — check; perfectly manicured nails — check) they didn’t feel like her hands. Not the hands that made her the No….

HP Enterprise discloses hack by suspected state-backed Russian hackers

HP Enterprise discloses hack by suspected state-backed Russian hackers

BOSTON — Hewlett Packard Enterprise disclosed Wednesday that suspected state-backed Russian hackers broke into its cloud-based email system and stole data from cybersecurity and other employees. The provider of information technology products and services said in a Securities and Exchange Commission regulatory filing that it was informed of the intrusion on Jan. 12. It said…

Nneka Ogwumike tells Sparks she is leaving after 12 seasons

Nneka Ogwumike tells Sparks she is leaving after 12 seasons

Nneka Ogwumike was the cornerstone of Curt Miller‘s rebuild but after one year, the former most valuable player is planning her exit. Ogwumike, an unrestricted free agent, told the Sparks she intends to leave after 12 seasons with the franchise that drafted her first overall in 2012, a person close to the situation who is…

In-N-Out to close first location in its 75-year history due to a wave of car break-ins and robberies

In-N-Out to close first location in its 75-year history due to a wave of car break-ins and robberies

OAKLAND, Calif. — In-N-Out Burger says it will close its first location in its 75-year history due to a wave of car break-ins, property damage, theft and robberies affecting customers and employees alike at its only restaurant in Oakland, California. The fast-food burger joint in a busy corridor near Oakland International Airport will close on…

Yu shoots 8-under 64 for a 1-shot lead over Cantlay, Hisatsune at the Farmers Insurance Open

Yu shoots 8-under 64 for a 1-shot lead over Cantlay, Hisatsune at the Farmers Insurance Open

SAN DIEGO – Kevin Yu of Taiwan shot a bogey-free, 8-under 64 on the North Course at Torrey Pines to take a one-shot lead over Patrick Cantlay and Ryo Hisatsune in the opening round of the Farmers Insurance Open on Wednesday. The eight lowest scores came on the North Course, which generally plays a few…

Tesla 4Q earnings fall short of analyst estimates as company warns of lower sales growth this year

Tesla 4Q earnings fall short of analyst estimates as company warns of lower sales growth this year

DETROIT — Tesla’s net income more than doubled last quarter thanks to a one-time tax benefit but it warned of “notably lower” sales growth this year. The Austin, Texas, vehicle, solar panel and battery maker said Wednesday that its net income was $7.93 billion from October through December, compared with $3.69 billion a year earlier….

Chargers to hire Michigan’s Jim Harbaugh as their new coach

Chargers to hire Michigan’s Jim Harbaugh as their new coach

The Chargers made one of the most notable additions in their franchise’s 65-year history by hiring Jim Harbaugh as coach Wednesday, according to a person familiar with the situation but not authorized to speak publicly. Having won a collegiate national title at Michigan this month, Harbaugh now takes over a team fronted by quarterback Justin…

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