Wildfires Force Evacuations as Deadly Heatwave Grips Southern Europe
Temperatures exceed 44C in Greece and Spain; firefighters battle blazes near Athens and across Catalonia as red alerts trigger mass evacuations.
ATHENS — Firefighters in Greece and Spain battled multiple wildfires on Wednesday as an intense heatwave pushed temperatures above 44C across the Mediterranean, forcing thousands to evacuate homes and prompting red-level weather warnings. Greek civil protection authorities said several blazes were burning near...
Senate Democrats Demand Body Cameras for ICE After Fatal Shootings
Lawmakers led by Senator Angus King seek accountability for two deaths in immigration enforcement operations.
Senate Democrats and Independent Senator Angus King of Maine intensified pressure on Immigration and Customs Enforcement on Wednesday, demanding detailed...
Tesla Q2 Earnings Miss as Deliveries Fall and Margins Compress
The Austin-based carmaker reported weaker-than-expected quarterly results, with automotive margins pressured by discounting and slowing demand in key markets.
Tesla reported second-quarter earnings Wednesday that fell short of Wall Street expectations, as declining vehicle deliveries and continued price cuts eroded...
Tesla Expands Austin Robotaxi Service as Vehicle Sales Slip
The company touted autonomous ride-hailing progress on its Q2 earnings call, even as deliveries and margins declined.
AUSTIN, Texas — Tesla used its second-quarter earnings call on Wednesday to highlight expansion of its robotaxi service in Austin, redirecting investor focus...
Wildfire Smoke Triggers Air Quality Alerts Across US States
Public health agencies urge vulnerable groups to stay indoors as smoke from Western and Canadian wildfires degrades air quality.
Public health officials across several US states warned residents on Wednesday to limit outdoor exposure as wildfire smoke pushed air quality into unhealthy...
Spain Wins Second World Cup Title as Squad Returns to Madrid
World champions parade through capital after 1-0 extra-time victory over Argentina, with Dani Olmo's post-match comments drawing response from Argentine camp.
MADRID — Spain's national football team returned home on Wednesday to a heroes' welcome after winning a second FIFA World Cup title, defeating Lionel Messi's...
Judge Halts Paramount-Warner Bros. Merger Integration for 14 Days
A temporary restraining order pauses the planned consolidation as the court weighs competitive concerns raised in litigation.
A US federal judge issued a 14-day temporary restraining order this week blocking Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery from proceeding with integration...
Bars and Retailers Push Tequila Sales Ahead of July 24 Holiday
Tastings, discounts and premium cocktail menus drive summer consumption as agave spirits overtake whiskey by revenue.
American bars, restaurants and liquor retailers launched tequila promotions on Wednesday, timed to National Tequila Day on July 24, offering tastings,...
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