Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso withdraw from West Africa economic bloc ECOWAS, citing coup sanctions, officials say
Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso withdraw from West Africa economic bloc ECOWAS, citing coup sanctions, officials say
Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso withdraw from West Africa economic bloc ECOWAS, citing coup sanctions, officials say
Once dismissed as a niche hobby, esports has transformed into a multi-billion-dollar global industry. With millions of fans, lucrative sponsorships, and competitive players becoming household names, esports is no longer just about playing video games. It has evolved into a business ecosystem that rivals traditional sports and is increasingly attracting the attention of investors, brands,…
NEW YORK — After 46 years, Steve Replin has decided to give up his office space. Replin, who has a law practice and acts as an alternative lender in Denver, is adapting to the changing preferences of clients, who would rather conduct business online, or in a less professional setting like a coffee shop. “I…
NEW YORK — Stocks that are trading heavily or have substantial price changes on Wednesday: Netflix Inc. (NFLX), up $58.32 to $550.51. The streaming entertainment giant gave investors a strong earnings forecast for its current quarter. ASML Holding NV (ASML), up $70.74 to $849.13. The equipment supplier to semiconductor makers beat analysts’ fourth-quarter earnings and…
DETROIT — U.S. auto safety regulators have closed an investigation into complaints that the doors on some Ford Escapes can open while the SUVs are being driven, without seeking a recall. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says its probe opened last July found that there is a low potential hazard to drivers, and that…
On Tuesday, in a ceremony that, of course, involved a soccer ball, the Argentine soccer superstar Lionel Messi pressed a button and a bottle of champagne smashed against the bow of Icon of the Seas, christening the world’s largest cruise ship at its home port of Miami. Like an A-list celebrity stepping onto the red…
BEIJING — Beijing confirmed Friday that a longtime British businessperson in China was sentenced to five years in prison in 2022 on an espionage charge. Ian J. Stones was convicted of being bought off to provide intelligence to “external forces,” Foreign Ministry spokesperson Wang Wenbin said when asked about the case at a daily briefing….