MLB roundup: Alex Bregman blasts 3 homers as Cubs crush Nationals
Alex Bregman slammed three homers and drove in seven runs, both career highs, leading the visiting Chicago Cubs to a 12-6 win against the Wa…
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European shares inch up as lower crude offsets geopolitical unease
Aug 13 (Reuters) - European shares edged higher on Thursday as oil prices fell, shifting focus to demand concerns, while U.S.-Iran peace eff…
LETTERS: Utility workers are not the enemy
Utility workers are not the enemy I am writing as a concerned member of this community and as a utility communications technician who works …
Dodgers 1B Freddie Freeman listed as day-to-day after fall into dugout
Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman admitted following the game Wednesday that he was sore all over, but he apparently avoided a serious i…
Shein eyes Hong Kong market debut on August 28, source says
HONG KONG, Aug 13 (Reuters) - Online fast-fashion retailer Shein is planning to make its stockmarket debut in Hong Kong on August 28, a pers…
Analysis-Ice cream makers bet consumers still want treats, just healthier ones
By Alexander Marrow LONDON, Aug 13 (Reuters) - Ice cream companies may be enjoying a summer sales boost from soaring temperatures, but behin…
UK economy unexpectedly grows by 0.3% in June, ONS says
(Adds dropped word 'product' to lead) LONDON, Aug 13 (Reuters) - Britain's economy unexpectedly grew in June with gross domestic product ris…
Wordle hint today: Clues for August 13 2026 NYT puzzle #1881
WARNING: THERE ARE WORDLE SPOILERS AHEAD! DO NOT READ FURTHER IF YOU DON’T WANT THE AUGUST 13, 2026 WORDLE ANSWER SPOILED FOR YOU. Ready? OK…
Container shipping group Maersk Q2 profit beats forecasts, raises outlook
COPENHAGEN, Aug 13 (Reuters) - Danish shipping group Maersk on Thursday reported a second-quarter operating profit above expectations and ra…
Golden State Valkyries keep rolling with fifth consecutive win
The Golden State Valkyries returned home to Ballhalla and were welcomed by their 40th straight sellout.
India's Black Box secures $131 million data centre order from U.S. hyperscaler
(Corrects to add media identifier) Aug 13 (Reuters) - Digital infrastructure services provider Black Box has secured an order worth $131 mil…
Starbucks Korea swings to Q2 operating loss after marketing backlash
SEOUL, Aug 13 (Reuters) - The operator of Starbucks Korea posted an operating loss in the second quarter as sales fell after backlash over a…