High-capacity magazine supplier sued in FedEx mass … The son of a man killed in a 2021 mass shooting at an Indianapolis FedEx facility filed a federal lawsuit Thursday with two of the survivors against the distributor of the 60-round magazine used by the gunman, alleging the use of reckless marketing tactics targeting young men at risk for violent behavior. The lawsuit — […]
Brooke Henderson takes 2-shot lead into final round … EVIAN-LES-BAINS, France (AP) — Brooke Henderson stood over a birdie putt from three feet at the 18th green, a three-shot lead going into the final round of the Evian Championship seemingly at her mercy. For the first time on Saturday — maybe all week, given her dominance of the fourth women’s major of the year […]
UK top court rules against Scottish independence … LONDON (AP) — The U.K. Supreme Court ruled Wednesday that Scotland does not have the power to hold a new referendum on independence without the consent of the British government. The judgment is a setback for the Scottish government’s campaign to break away from the United Kingdom. Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon said she would […]
China raids offices of business consultancy Capvision BEIJING (AP) — China’s chief foreign intelligence agency has raided the offices of business consulting firm Capvision in Beijing and other Chinese cities as part of an ongoing crackdown on foreign businesses that provide sensitive economic data. Foreign companies operating in China have come under increasing pressure, driven primarily by national security considerations, as Xi […]
Aviation faces hurdles to hit goals for cutting emissions FARNBOROUGH, England (AP) — Airplanes are a minor contributor to global greenhouse-gas emissions, but their share is sure to grow as more people travel in coming years — and that has the aviation industry facing the prospect of tighter environmental regulations and higher costs. The industry has embraced a goal of reaching net-zero greenhouse-gas emissions […]
Aviation faces hurdles to hit goals for cutting emissions FARNBOROUGH, England (AP) — Airplanes are a minor contributor to global greenhouse-gas emissions, but their share is sure to grow as more people travel in coming years — and that has the aviation industry facing the prospect of tighter environmental regulations and higher costs. The industry has embraced a goal of reaching net-zero greenhouse-gas emissions […]
More coaches named in South Carolina cheerleader … COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A lawsuit alleging the rampant sexual abuse of underage athletes at a competitive cheerleading gym in South Carolina has been amended to name six more coaches as defendants and three more accusers. The accusers — now seven female and two male — say in the federal lawsuit amended Thursday that they […]
Henderson shoots 2nd straight 64, leads Evian by … EVIAN-LES-BAINS, France (AP) — Brooke Henderson is setting the pace in record-breaking style at the Evian Championship. The Canadian shot a second straight 7-under 64 to take a three-stroke lead after the second round of the fourth major of the year on Friday. She is the first player in the history of the U.S. LPGA […]
Quality food to go, local brands focus of 2nd downtown … MEMPHIS, Tenn. — There will be more grocery store options for people who work and live in downtown Memphis. Next month, Big River Market will open its doors at the corner of Tennessee and G.E. Patterson inside the historic Emerge Memphis building. It comes just months after South Point Grocery opened a few blocks away […]
Woman uses boiling water, sugar to kill husband A woman from the United Kingdom has been sentenced to life in prison after murdering her husband using boiling water and sugar.
Japan’s Toshiba shareholders approve 13 nominations … TOKYO (AP) — Toshiba shareholders approved 13 nominated directors to its board Tuesday, as the Japanese technology giant struggles to restore its one-time glory and set a clear leadership direction. Chief Executive Taro Shimada, who oversaw the annual shareholders’ meeting in Tokyo, said the majority had voted to OK that plan. He promised shareholders Toshiba […]