Tag: Business
Third party joins Plano police to investigate racist claims
DALLAS — A third party will be hired to investigate allegations of racist bullying and abuse against a Black 13-year-old boy during a sleepover...
Sudan officials, Saudi crown prince talk Red Sea investments
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Sudan’s prime minister and Saudi Arabia’s powerful crown prince met Wednesday to discuss Saudi investment opportunities in the Red...
Texas AG says probe to continue despite Twitter lawsuit
DALLAS — Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton said Wednesday that a lawsuit by Twitter won't deter his office from investigating the content moderation practices...
German lawmakers seek to grill Merkel over Wirecard scandal
BERLIN — German lawmakers say they plan to question Chancellor Angela Merkel and her deputy, Finance Minister Olaf Scholz, about their involvement with the...
Amid FBI probe, Texas official hired from big donor family
DALLAS — Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, who is under FBI investigation over claims of using his office to help a political donor, gave...
Cuomo impeachment talk grows in New York Legislature
ALBANY, N.Y. — As he’s reeled from twin scandals over his treatment of women and COVID-19 deaths in nursing homes, New York Gov. Andrew...
Mining billionaire FIFA’s chosen man to run African soccer
CAPE TOWN, South Africa — He's made speeches alongside Barack Obama and attended business meetings with Donald Trump. He once gave $200,000 to Nelson...
Warren Buffett’s fortune tops $100B as his stock soars
OMAHA, Neb. — Investor Warren Buffett's fortune surged above $100 billion Wednesday when shares of his company hit a record high at over $400,000...
EU to step up aid effort as virus deepens global crises
BRUSSELS — The European Union unveiled plans Wednesday to step up international aid efforts, support humanitarian agencies and encourage new donors to contribute as...