‘Donald Trump raped me,’ writer says at civil trial
By Jonathan Stempel and Jack Queen NEW YORK (Reuters) – A writer explained in graphic detail on Wednesday how Donald…
April 26, 2023
Kenyan cult leader told followers to starve themselves ahead of world’s end, sources say
By Duncan Miriri MALINDI, Kenya (Reuters) – The leader of a Kenyan cult told his followers the world would end…
US shale producer Pioneer’s founder and CEO Sheffield to retire
By Liz Hampton (Reuters) -Scott Sheffield, who built U.S. oil producer Pioneer Natural Resources into the largest producer in Texas,…
Walmart in Mexico sees net profit rise in first quarter, yet trails competitors
MEXICO CITY (Reuters) -Walmart’s Mexico unit on Wednesday posted a 3.7% rise in first quarter net profit as same-store sales…
Nasdaq outperforms as investors cheer Microsoft, Dow transports sink
By Sinéad Carew, Ankika Biswas and Sruthi Shankar (Reuters) – The tech-heavy Nasdaq closed slightly higher on Wednesday after strong…
Irish consumer sentiment improves to 13-month high
DUBLIN (Reuters) – Irish consumer sentiment increased sharply to a 13-month high in April on falling energy costs and a…
Brazilian miner Vale’s profit slumps well below forecasts
SAO PAULO (Reuters) -Brazil’s Vale, one of the world’s largest miners, reported a first quarter net profit down 59% from…
BlackRock adds Treasuries as debt ceiling jitters intensify
By Davide Barbuscia CHICAGO (Reuters) – BlackRock has been buying U.S. Treasuries in anticipation of an economic slowdown and a…
Apple, Android rivals see first-quarter drop in China phone shipments – research firm
SHANGHAI (Reuters) – Apple Inc and its Android rivals saw sales slide in the first quarter in China, research firm…
Fugees rapper convicted in US over lobbying campaigns with Malaysian financier
By Sarah N. Lynch WASHINGTON (Reuters) -A jury on Wednesday convicted Grammy Award-winning rapper Prakazrel “Pras” Michel of The Fugees…