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ICC slams US decision to sanction the court's president and a senior prosecution lawyer

ICC slams US decision to sanction the court's president and a senior prosecution lawyer

The International Criminal Court has criticized new U.S. sanctions on its senior staff as a “flagrant attack” on its independence

This Day in History Revisits Chevrolet's Bet on the Soap Box Derby

This Day in History Revisits Chevrolet's Bet on the Soap Box Derby

The Soap Box Derby, a youth-oriented gravity racer event, has a rich history stretching back to the 1930s. What began as an informal pastime of kid...

Global shares slip as worries about rising oil prices offset boost from strong earnings

Global shares slip as worries about rising oil prices offset boost from strong earnings

Global shares are mostly lower, as rising oil prices and worries about inflation weigh on investor sentiment

Japan criticises U.S. over 'unfortunate' sanctions on ICC

Japan criticises U.S. over 'unfortunate' sanctions on ICC

TOKYO, Aug 19 (Reuters) - In a rare criticism of its U.S. ally, Japan on Wednesday described Washington's decision to impose sanctions on the International Criminal Court's Japanese president and a senior trial lawyer as "very unfortunate."

US futures nearly unchanged as AI-related stocks hit by heavy selling, oil prices rise

US futures nearly unchanged as AI-related stocks hit by heavy selling, oil prices rise

U.S. futures are nearly unchanged as artificial intelligence-related stocks were hit by heavy selling and oil prices climb

The Trump-Kim Jong Un bromance comes roaring back

The Trump-Kim Jong Un bromance comes roaring back

A new test for the US-South Korea relationship as Trump curtails joint military exercises.

The Coaches Who Left a Lasting Mark on the Little League World Series

The Coaches Who Left a Lasting Mark on the Little League World Series

Beyond the wins and losses, some Little League World Series coaches leave a legacy of character, sportsmanship, and inspiration. Here are a few who made a lasting mark.

US 30-year yields hit highest level since 2007 as war, oil worries fester

US 30-year yields hit highest level since 2007 as war, oil worries fester

By Ankur Banerjee SINGAPORE, Aug 18 (Reuters) - U.S. 30-year Treasury yields rose to their highest level since 2007 on Tuesday as stalled talks to end the U.S.-Iran war and worries of an imminent escalation sent oil prices above $90 a barrel, fanning fears of inflation and jolting markets.

Motor racing-Verstappen can give his home Dutch race a sendoff to celebrate

Motor racing-Verstappen can give his home Dutch race a sendoff to celebrate

ZANDVOORT, Netherlands, Aug 19 (Reuters) - Max Verstappen can give his home Dutch Grand Prix a fitting sendoff this weekend by becoming Formula One's sixth different winner in six races.

On This Day: Bon Jovi Released Slippery When Wet in 1986

On This Day: Bon Jovi Released Slippery When Wet in 1986

Bon Jovi's third studio album, *Slippery When Wet*, released on August 18, 1986, marked a significant moment in the band's career and the broader m...

Wall Street hangs near its records

Wall Street hangs near its records

U.S. stocks are drifting near their record heights

Futures mixed in a big week for retailers as new questions rise over the consumer state of mind

Futures mixed in a big week for retailers as new questions rise over the consumer state of mind

Futures are mixed ahead of a big week for major retailers as new questions emerge about the state of the U.S. consumer, a major engine powering the American economy